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š Year-round pick-me-ups: Half off tomorrow
This is Better Gift Coach, where we remind you that tomorrow (Feb. 15th) is National Cheap Chocolate Dayā¦Do you see the gift idea opportunity?
No?
Put on your trusty Better Gift Coach Gift Opportunity Glasses and buckle up for todayās story and tips.
š„±SKIP THIS SECTION IF YOUāRE OVER VALENTINEāS DAY:
Before we get to todayās gift idea, hereās some last-minute Valentineās Day gift idea inspiration. Even if you already have a gift, you could take less than 30 minutes to give them a little something extra).
Oh, and donāt forget to show yourself some love - 11 Simple Ways To Practice Self-Love This Valentineās Day
Also, consider revisiting our š Gift recipient masterclass so you can make anyone who gives you a gift today feel like a rockstar.
Last Valentine's Day tidbit: take a trip down memory lane with these vintage Valentineās Day cards. How in the world were some of these ever marketed to children to give to each other? Feel free to reply back with your favorite (or most disturbing).
Estimated read time: 1 minute & 45 seconds
THE GIFT STORY

šTHE GIFT:
The āSmiles on Hand" Gift
My wife has a genius (and thrifty) tradition for ensuring she always has a pick-me-up ready for me. She waits for the discount candy days after Valentineās Day and Easter and she stocks up on my favorite ā Reese's hearts and eggs. She hides them from me, but one always seems to show up when I could use a boost or reminder that sheās awesome ā after a hard day at work, after one of our arguments, etc.
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š® WHY THIS GIFT IS GREAT:
Thrifty
Gifts traditions take on a meaning of their own
Conveniently on hand when most appreciated
Easy, but powerful (see past edition on just-because surprise gifts)

MAKE THIS GIFT YOUR OWN

š”TIPS FOR YOUR GIFT:

The Shawshank Redemption + Candy
Find a good hiding spot
Great idea for S.O.ās, children (young or adult), co-workers, neighbors
Donāt have time to stop at the store tomorrow? You can always buy bulk candy at candystore.com
Stocking up at a discount can work for non-candy items too (we stock up on Hot Wheels cars for our toddler and deploy them strategically throughout the year)
š¤PUTTING THIS GIFT IDEA INTO ACTION:
Whatās the favorite candy of the people you live with? _____
Whatās the favorite candy of your closest work friend? _____
How can you create time tomorrow to get to the store to buy discount candy? ____
š If this gift idea is save-worthy, create a āGift Ideasā inbox folder & file it away for future use ~or~ find it again in our library.

COMMUNITY FUN

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Anyone who lives with a someone with a sweet tooth
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šGIF/MEME:
Wishing you all the best + 120 Peanut Butter Cups for $26,Patrick KucharsonBetter Gift Coachā¢
P.S. - My wife has already found too many of (what I thought to be) my best-hidden notes from the Thoughtful, free, ready in 15 gift idea. Sometimes I feel like she's playing chess while I'm playing tic tac toe.
SUBSCRIBER FEEDBACK:
In response to last week's gift idea Thoughtful, free, ready in 15...
"LOVE this, Patrick! Our 25th wedding anniversary is coming up and I am TOTALLY doing this!" - Marcey
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