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Sustainable gift ideas for Valentine's Day

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Jeffrey Gnehm

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3min

Published

07.02.2022

Nachhaltige Geschenkideen für den Valentinstag - NIKIN CH

The most classic gift is probably a colorful bouquet of flowers, but these usually wilt after just a few days and are quickly forgotten. So how about giving flowers that haven't been cut but are still in pots instead?

A bouquet of flowers with a difference

These usually stay fresh much longer, and the recipient can enjoy them for weeks afterward. Or you can even just give the seeds and instructions for growing them—the joy of watching them grow and the surprise when the blossoms open are guaranteed. Alternatively, you can simply give the tree as a gift.

Flowers in pots

Pralines, easily made at home

Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate – pralines are a highly sought-after item for lovers on Valentine's Day. However, they're often packaged in such a way that they leave a lot of plastic packaging behind, which is difficult to recycle. So why not take the plunge and make your own pralines? With lots of love and little effort, you can bring great joy to your loved one. You can find countless recipes online. And between you and me, homemade always tastes so much better.

Praline

Time for two

Gifts you can't buy are still the best. It doesn't take much to make someone happy. Warm gestures, a heartfelt hug, or simply some time together. Surprise your partner with a spontaneous outing, a home-cooked dinner, or even going to a concert or the theater together.

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Something useful for everyday life

It's important and healthy to drink enough every day, ideally water or tea. With our TreeBottle, you'll give your partner a truly meaningful gift for everyday use. The thermos bottle keeps its contents hot for up to 12 hours or cold for 24 hours. The TreeBottle becomes even more personal when you engrave the recipient's name on it. Sparkling eyes incoming...

The good old voucher

Giving gift cards is always a tricky thing. How many unused gift cards do you have lying around at home? There are certainly better and more personal gifts than gift cards. But if creativity isn't your strong suit and you still want to give your partner a gift card, then please choose a meaningful one. Everyone would be delighted to receive a NIKIN Gift Card – and this voucher certainly won't stay unused for long.

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Give away a little hope

Nice gifts are always those that others can benefit from as well – because, as we all know, shared joy is the best joy. Sponsor a loved one in your partner's name. For example, sponsor an animal or a tree that could really use your support. You can find numerous types of sponsorships online; find one that's right for you and do something good.

Never Stop Loving

The absolute classic

When was the last time you wrote a letter by hand, and a love letter at that? A personalized handwritten letter is probably the most beautiful and emotional gift you can give your loved one. Sometimes it's easier to express your feelings for someone in writing. If you want to be a bit more creative with your letter, try listing the alphabet and writing a suitable adjective for each letter that describes your loved one.

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