I love Valentines Day. Regardless of your relationship status, I think it’s always a good idea to celebrate the people you love. Even so, it’s easy to put off getting something for the important folks in your life until the last minute. You’ve got a day or so left to shop, so we’ve put together a few ideas so you can show some love to your local businesses, too.

IN BLOOM

Didn’t call the florist? Create your own bouquet from the fresh flower bar at Parker House, or stop by Morris Nursery and grab a potted plant that will outlast a fresh bouquet. Just like your love.

MADE WITH LOVE

If you value experiences over things, the Jackson area offers plenty of opportunities to learn something new together. Try a gift card for a pottery class at East Mitchell Clay or an indigo dye workshop at Garner Blue Shop.

YOU’RE SO CLASSIC

Don’t get caught wandering the isles of Kroger. Pick up a bottle of wine from Crown Winery or a growler from Hub City Brewing, a case of strawberries and some fancy chocolate from Grubbs Grocery, or a candle from Indigo Scents.

SWEET TOOTH

Grab several slices of cheesecakes to sample the variety of flavors at Mama Baudos. For the pastry lover, load up a box of traditional Mexican pastries from Leslie's Bakery. Got little ones? Treat them to a dozen of Shirley’s frosted sugar cookies - they come in a fun variety of designs.

NO RESERVATIONS

Grab your gal pals and head to a showing of Sleepless in Seattle at Ned Flicks, and grab drinks at Chandelier or Blacksmith afterwards.

Courtney Searcy is the Program Director of Our Jackson Home at theCO. Jackson became home after she graduated from Union University in 2014, where she studied Graphic Design and Journalism. She thinks the best things in life are porch swings, brunch, art, music, and friends to share it all with.

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