By Suzanne

It’s official. We have less than a week before Valentine’s Day 2011. Yesterday I kicked off the final week with a countdown and some ideas for last minute gift ideas for the special outdoor person in your life.

Today’s suggestion is another budget friendly idea sure to please the nature lover. It’s a two part suggestion.

First up, for those of you with a romantic inclination this year, I’d recommend checking out Elemental Herbs’ All Good Lips (read Danielle’s full review here). If you haven’t figured out why yet, the purpose would be so that they (he or she) can take care of their smackers before you come around to lay one on them. With how much smooching goes on during Valentine’s day, it’s best to be prepared! So even if you already have something in mind, it wouldn’t hurt for you to pick up a tube of All Good Lips so that at least your lips are ready.

Second up is an idea for those of you who are more platonic, but still keeping within the same line as the first idea. If your Valentine is your partner in crime, your trail buddy, or just an all around awesome person to hang with, they likely have complained about aches and pains at some point while you’ve known them. For those folks, I’d check out Badger Balm’s lineup of products, which includes the Sore Joint Rub (check out the review posted here). And here is why I think it’s a good idea that useful yet thoughtful. For all those times that they’ve stuck with you through thick and thin, you don’t want them to hurt in the process. Showing you care about their well being, even if you might find it cheesy, is definitely a sign of a true friend. So cheese it up!

Both products are super affordable at under $10 each (unless you splurge and get the big Badger rub for a whopping $13).

Tomorrow I’ll be adding a piece of luxury for your outdoor friend to the list. Intrigued? Check back to see my next pick!

By Suzanne

With only one week left before Valentine’s Day 2011, you may be finding yourself suddenly in a bind for something special for your Valentine before the big day arrives. You want to find something to show them you care, but not something that screams that you waited until the last minute. I’ll be honest. I am struggling to find something for my husband. So, in an effort to make the last minute rush a bit easier on both of us, I’m going to post a Valentine idea every day between today and the 14th along with why I think it would make a great gift no matter if your outdoor loving Valentine is male or female, the love of your life or your best friend, or just someone you want to do something special for.

Wonder Warmers (Size Small)

First up for Countdown 2011 is the budget friendly Wonder Warmers from Reuseit.com. Coming in at only $14.95 for a set of two small warmers, they would make a great gift for your Valentine. Combine them with a sweet card and you’ll be good to go. To read more about the Wonder Warmers, go check out my full review on them here.

Reasoning: When you aren’t there to keep their hands nice and warm, the Wonder Warmers are a great stand in to fill the void until you come back.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Countdown to Valentine’s Day 2011 idea #2!