Need 'Just In Time' Ideas for Valentine's Day Gifts?

One idea is to go with gourmet Valentine delectables called "Ooh La La Caramels." As the self-proclaimed creme-de-le-creme of caramels from Fenton-based makers, they are slow simmered and handcrafted in small batches to create a soft and buttery gourmet treat.

These caramels are available in 4-ounce bags, 1/2-pound boxes, and 1-pound boxes at in .

Have any red candles? Try packaging them with a fancy candleholder, book or bath-time items for pampering. The store in had some good deals.

Make up some "coupons" that are good for foot massages, dusting the house, cleaning the fireplace, or a meal brought to a favorite TV chair. Hide the coupons in various spots to be found one at a time.

Pick up some red-themed dessert items from in Wildwood, such as red velvet bon-bons, decorated cupcakes, cakes, cookies and cake pops. They also featured champagne and Grand Mariner bon-bons for Valentine's Day.

Download a playlist of meaningful songs to the gadget that he/she listens to music on the most.

Locate a romantic poem, or better yet, compose one yourself to read aloud.

Really put real rose petals in bed.

For a different kind of flower, the gas station in Wildwood has long-stemmed roses made from chocolate.

Make an online donation to a charitable or community cause in someone else's name, per the tradition of St. Louisans who currently rank as the seventh most generous donor city in the United States on an annual basis. Print out tidbits about the chosen cause and glue them to a heart-shaped piece of paper or tape them to a red balloon before giving.

Flip the holiday and offer to make your loved ones breakfast in bed for the evening meal; make and cut pancakes into the shape of hearts.