Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Valentines Day isn’t known for being the most frugal of holidays. Dedicated to the often irrational phenomenom known as love, gifts of devotion can range from simple heart-shaped confections to expensive jewelry that can cost a fortune.

The best presents, however, aren’t usually the most costly, but the most thoughtful. Whether shopping for a new romance, an old flame or even your child, show the loved one in your life that you care this Valentine’s Day with gifts that will tug at their heartstrings, or at least make them happy.

And with all the money saved, you’ll make yourself happy, too.

1. RENU BODYWORKS SALON AND SPA, Tarzana  

• Deal: For $69, get a Valentine's Day spa package worth $144 that combines the hedonistic pleasures of wine and chocolate with the restorative indulgence of an hour-long massage, an hour-long facial and a 40-minute manicure.

• Good through: Limited time only.

2. THE CANYON, Agoura Hills

• Deal: Take your date out Saturday night to a theatrical performance by ‘80s new wave rockers, the Tubes, with tickets discounted from $28 to $15.  
• Good through: 4 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2012, or while tickets last.

3. FLORENTYNA’S, Calabasas

• Deal: While picking up flowers, get something extra; save 20 percent off on all home decor and accessories.
• Good through: Limited time only.

4. MICHAELS, Various locations

• Deal: Get crafty this Valentine’s Day with 40 percent off holiday-themed stickers, embellishments and foam perfect for making valentines, and with coupons worth 40 percent off regular-priced items or 55 percent off custom framing.
• Good through: Saturday.

5. THE LITTLE RED BARN, Calabasas

• Deal: Show your other baby some love and save 20 percent on all Newport Cottages furniture at the shop specializing in nursery and children’s room decor.
• Good through: Valentine’s Day.

6. PAPYRUS, Calabasas

• Deal: Get 20 percent off wedding invites at the stationary shop located in the

• Good through: Feb. 15, 2012.