Chicago Sun-Times

VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT IDEAS TO WOW THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE

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Flowers and chocolates are always fun to give and receive on Valentine’s Day, but if you are looking to shake things up with your gift-giving, there are plenty of ways to tell someone you love them.

Here are unique gift ideas to really wow that special someone.

Go somewhere

Whether it’s a pair of concert tickets, a long weekend to an exciting destinatio­n or dinner on the town, the gift of an experience, particular­ly one that allows you to spend time together doing something new and different, can be both meaningful and memorable.

Give the gift of music

Are you shopping for a musician or someone who would like to learn to play an instrument? Wherever that someone is on his or her musical journey, and no matter your budget, you shouldn’t have to compromise on quality to make Valentine’s Day special. New keyboard models, for example, are making it possible to get great sound quality at a modest price. One example is the CT-X700, which comes equipped with tools for learning to play songs and faithfully reproduces the sound of acoustic instrument­s such as guitars, drums, basses, brass, wind instrument­s, string ensembles and more. Its extensive library of 600 tones and 195 rhythms allows musicians to create their own masterpiec­es and is nice for budding and seasoned musicians alike.

Cook together

Beat the crowds and surge pricing — make a romantic playlist, plan a delicious menu and select a great bottle of wine or other beverage of choice for a fine dining Valentine’s Day experience in your own home.

Upgrade home technology

Instantane­ously upgrade his or her home theater or gaming system with a projector. Look for a model that offers instant on and off functional­ity so there’s no down time before getting started. The Lamp Free XJ-F210WN from Casio, a mercury-free model, has a high power 16-watt speaker and a long operating life, making it a good choice for serious movie enthusiast­s, gear heads and gamers who prefer a low maintenanc­e option.

Personaliz­e it

Use a photo of a beloved pet, the lyrics of a favorite song or a picture of the two of you to personaliz­e a special gift. From jigsaw puzzles to throw blankets to tumblers to cutting boards, you can personaliz­e just about anything these days with photos, monograms, sayings and more.

This Valentine’s Day, get creative with your giftgiving. Support your recipient’s hobbies or create an opportunit­y to spend time together.

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