By Temisha Palmer
Coming up with cool and inventive gift ideas for Valentine’s Day can cause some serious anxiety, especially when you want to refrain from cliché gifts—roses, heart-shaped chocolates or a teddy bear saying I love you—that scream last-minute shopping. Not only are those gifts boring, they’re also a waste of money. This Valentine’s Day, start early, think a little outside the box, inject some character and give your valentine something useful … And something you know they will love and enjoy!