HEART TIMES

Whether you have a significant other or a significant pain in the neck, this is the week to show them how much you care. It's time to start thinking outside of the heart shaped box filled with cheap chocolate! Nothing says "I don't care enough to be mildly creative" than a box of drugstore Valentine's day chocolates! Even if you're single, treat your best friend to something special. Being creative doesn't (necessarily) mean breaking the bank. So, if you spent too much over the holidays or are saving for Uncle Sam's forthcoming visit, don't fret..below are a guaranteed good bet!

Here are a few ways to someone's heart:

CUPCAKES: The best, in my opinion, on the planet are from SPRINKLES in Beverly Hills (http://www.sprinklescupcakes.com/) Order now and they will ship directly to you! I love the red velvet AND they have puppy cakes too!

COST: $25 minimum ($3/cupcake) + shipping

ICE CREAM: Put your diet on hold for a night and treat yourself to some of the best in the country, Graeters ice cream out of Ohio (http://www.graeters.com/) They, too, ship within 24 hours, sealed in coolers right to your door.

COST: $30-$60 + shipping

TREATS: Dean and Deluca continue to be one of my favorite places for unique, delicious gifts (http://www.deandeluca.com/).

COST: I love the gourmet popcorn ($35), chocolate mix ($45) and assorted cakes ($85-$200)

TIME TO COMPLETE PROJECT: How ever long it takes you to point and click! (shipping, 24 hours)

STRESS LEVEL: If you make someone smile, low.