Gift Card Girlfriend Reveals Most Desired Valentine Gifts

Online, February 8, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Gift cards and sentimental gifts are the most desired gifts this Valentine's Day. That's according to an online poll conducted by www.GiftCardGirlfriend.com, a website that offers advice on ways to make gift cards more personal.

Most Desired Gifts: The online poll asked GiftCardGirlfriend.com visitors to answer questions about gifts they would most like to receive this Valentine's Day. When asked if gift cards are acceptable tokens of affection, 83% said, "Yes!" When asked what gift they would most like to receive this Valentine's Day, they answered as follows:

30% - Sentimental gift like a handwritten note
29% - Gift card
23% - Traditional gift like flowers and chocolate
11% - Romantic gift like lingerie and candles
7% - Other (write-ins wanted both a gift card and a sentimental note)

Most Wanted Gift Cards: When asked what kind of gift card they would most like to receive, participants said clothing and accessory store gift cards are tops. In order of popularity, participants picked the following:

1. Clothing or Accessory store gift card
2. Salon or Spa gift card
3. Restaurant gift card
4. Home and Garden store gift card
5. Bank issued ("use anywhere") gift card
6. Entertainment gift card (e.g. movie, sports, travel)

Quote - There's Still Time to be Romantic: Shelley Hunter, founder of GiftCardGirlfriend.com, says, "With Valentine's Day less than a week away, time-crunched sweethearts shouldn't panic. A heartfelt note is simple to write and gift cards can be picked up just about anywhere." Hunter cautions, however, "It's okay to grab a gift card at the grocery store on your way to the date-just don't make it look as though you did."

On her site, are hundreds of quick ideas for turning a gift card into a thoughtful gift, many of which can be put together while standing at the kiosk. For example, tuck a gift card to the salon into a leisure magazine and deliver it with a bottle of spring water and her favorite candy bar. Valentine will have everything she needs for a relaxing day at the salon.