Sweetest Day 2012: A Gift Shopping Guide

By Stacy Wells — October 16, 2012

Sweetest Day 2012 is on October 20th. Take time to remember the sick, old, & orphaned as well as friends, relatives and co-workers who have been helpful and kind throughout the year. We’re here to help with great gift ideas for less than $25!

Sweet Gift Ideas for Sweetest Day 2012

Traditional Sweetest Day gifts are, of course, SWEET! Baked goods for breakfast in bed, and apples not only dipped in delicious carmel but dusted with cinnamon and then coated with chocolate for dessert…mmm. Give your sweetie a party with ’mocktail’ Jelly Beans flavors (Pomegranate Cosmo, Peach Bellini, Margarita, Piña Colada, & Strawberry Daiquiri) ~ all of the fun…none of the hangover! Sweet Gift Ideas: Cookie Gift Basket $21.99, Breakfast Basket $24.95, 6 Swizzled Cake Pops $19.99, Jelly Belly Cocktail Classics & Shaker $14.99, 2 Apple Gift Pack $17.95, Dipped Swizzled Berries $19.99, Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Gift Cube $10.95

Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Sweetest Day 2012

Your sweet friend or sweetheart would love a lil’ something…well yeah, sweet. There are lots of ways to show someone how grateful you are for their kindness. Personal gifts for the home or office can be daily reminders of how much you care (Hope Plaque $13, Spread the Joy Bud Vase $16, or A Friend Loves At All Times Photo Holder $18). Be specific with the You Have Filled My Heart With Joy Tote ($24.99) or the Whatever Is Lovely Mug ($9.99). Fill her cup with an amazing blend of Blueberry Bliss Rooibos Tea and Pineapple Kona Pop Herbal Tea ($14.20). Pamper her with the Body Hands and Feet Minis kit ($12). Surprise her with roses which are always lovely (One Dozen Rainbow Roses, $19.99) or something a bit more unusual like this Airplant Terrarium Globe ($19.99).

Manly Gift Ideas for Sweetest Day 2012

Some of the sweetest people we know are men (really!). It’s football season so bring on the tailgating treats…Snack & Cheese Board ($24.99), Handmade BBQ Cake Pops ($24.99), and tools (3-Piece Football BBQ Tool Set $21.89). The Browns Fan’s Tailgating Guide ($8.45) is fitting as Sweetest Day began in 1921 in Cleveland. Toast your mavelous man with NFL Beer Mugs ($19.99) or Argyle Brut 2008 ($22.99). Men love to eat and play, so pick up something they love (Salmon $23.99 or Clam Outdoors™ IceArmor Jig Box $13.99).