slides: Portland Among Best U.S. Cities in which to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
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Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Kirsten Nicolaisen, GoLocalPDX Content Manager
Portland is the 7th best city in the U.S. in which to celebrate Valentine's Day, according to a new study by
WalletHub.
The study examined 100 of the most populated U.S. cities across 15 key metrics including restaurant meal costs, the number of attractions and the number of florists per capita.
Portland ranked number two in the nation for abundance of Valentine's Day activities, and number 10 in the nation for accessibility of Valentine's day gifts, but fell at a gloomy 66 on the list for the holiday weather forecast.
If you're looking to take a vacation out of state for the holiday, Portland's coastal cousins are the top places in the U.S. to celebrate the day of love; San Francisco at number one and Seattle at number two.
For all the couples celbrating this Valentine's day on a budget, see the slides below for GoLocalPDX's list of 25 Valentine's Day gifts for $25 or less.
See interactive graphic of Wallethub's Valentine's Day ranking of 100 U.S. cities:
Banner Photo Credit: Praveen & Naveen Kumar Jangra via Compfight cc
Related Slideshow: 25 Valentine’s Day Gifts for $25 Or Less
Looking for something special to give to your valentine on Valentine’s Day, but don’t have a lot of cash?
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"Dear Boyfriend"
Dear Boyfriend. Sapling Press Card
"I can make your girlfriend scream louder than you can. Sincerely, Spiders"
$5
Buy it at House Of Commons- 3370 SE Division St.
Photo Credit: House of Commons Facebook
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Sustainable Condoms
Sustain
Sustain condoms are made from natural latex, and are electronically tested, vegan certified, and sustainably produced, with the packaging made from recycled, post-consumer content.
$5.99
Buy it here or at Green Zebra- 3011 N Lombard St.
For more information on Sustain click HERE.
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Keep Two Hearts Beered
Keep Two Hearts Beered Gift Set
Stay in and enjoy a nice brew with Made in Oregon’s Beered gift set. Comes with Alameda My Bloody Valentine Orange Saison Ale and Burnside Sweet Heat Ale, plus two McTavish heart shaped shortbread cookies.
$19.95
Buy it here or at Made in Oregon- 340 SW Morrison St. Suite 1300
Photo Credit: Made in Oregon
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Fifty Shades
Fifty Shades of Chicken
If your Valentine enjoys cooking and has a sense of humor, they might enjoy Fifty Shades of Chicken: A Parody in a Cookbook.
$13.99
Buy it here or at Powell's- 1005 W Burnside St.
Photo Credit: Powell’s City of Books (image cropped).
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Eat Your Heart Out
Cherry Hearts by Quinn
For the valentine with a sweet tooth, Quin offers delicious heart shaped candy made from cherries grown in Oregon.
$8.00
Buy it here or Quinn-1025 SW Stark
Photo Credit: Quin (Image Cropped)
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Chocolate Covered Bacon
Lilliebelle Chocolate Covered Bacon
Indulge in some chocolate covered bacon instead of chocolate covered strawberries.
$15
Buy it here.
Photo Credit: Lilliebelle Farms (image cropped)
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We Fell in Love
We Fell in Love Tree Rings
This romantic design is perfect for the outdoorsy couple. The design is printed with red ink on flat Birch wood veneer. No two wood prints are the same.
Pay what you want starting at $20
Buy it here or Tender Loving Empire- 3541 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Photo Credit: Tender Loving Empire
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Wood Shop Mustache Wax
Man’s Face Stuff Wood Shop Mustache Wax
Give your boyfriend this cedar and cypress scented stache wax this Valentine’s Day.
$10
Buy it here.
Photo Credit: Man's Face Stuff (image cropped)
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Arrow and Heart Necklace
Mishakaudi Arrow Through My Heart Necklace
Show your valentine that you’re match made by cupid with this simple heart and arrow necklace.
$18.00
Buy it here or at Adorn- 3366 SE Division St.
Photo Credit: Adorn (Image Cropped)
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Lovestruck Man-Gerie
Me Undies Lovestruck Boxer Briefs
Soft undies made with Austrian Beechwood tree fiber.
$24
Buy it here.
Photo Credit: Me Undies
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Love Never Fails
Baylee Hart Love Never Fails Card
“L’amour ne manque jamais.”
$5
Buy it here.
Photo Credit: Baylee Hart
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Mini Hearts
Mini Heart Collection
You can’t go wrong with the classic gift of chocolate from the Portland based Moonstruck Chocolate Co.
$10.00
Buy it here or at Moonstruck Chocolate Co.- 608 Southwest Alder St.
Photo Credit: Moonstruck Chocolate Co. (image cropped).
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Cocoa & Rose
Urban Oreganics Cocoa & Rose Bath Valentine’s Set
This vegan and organic Valentine’s set includes cocoa & rose bath melts, massage oil, body butter.
$25
Buy it here.
Photo Credit: UrbanOreganics
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The "Passion" Dessert
Papa Haydn “Passion”
Pick up the Passion, a chocolate buttermilk cake topped with a light passion fruit mousse with a raspberry mousse center. If chocolate is not your thing try the Hood River Crisp with Northwest brown buttered apples and ginger-almond streusel.
Desserts start at $5
Buy it at Papa Haydn West- 701 NW 23rd Avenue.
Photo Credit: Papa Haydn Facebook (image cropped)
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Love Infinity Necklace
Ahtees Designs Ombre Pink Infinity Necklace
Show that your love is infinite with this oink ombre necklace.
$22
Buy it here.
Photo Credit: Ahtees Designs (image cropped)
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Drop Key Ring
Drop Key Ring
Steven Alan offers several Valentine’s gifts under $25.00. One option is the sleek and stylish unisex key ring.
$16.00
Buy it here or at Steven Alan- 1029 SW Stark St.
Photo Credit: Steven Alan (image cropped).
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Kiss Temporary Tatts
Kristen McGillivray Kiss Temporary Tattoos
Get matching Valentine’s Day tatts without all the pain.
$9
Buy it here.
Photo Credit: Kristen McGillivray
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Heart Knee High
Hearts Knee High
Keep your hipster valentine warm with these knee highs.
$10.00
Buy it here.
Photo Credit: Sock Dreams (image cropped).
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BF Bracelet
Maple XO BF Bracelet
Give your skater boy an adjustable bracelet made from recycled skateboard pieces.
$14
Buy it here or at The Mill- 2925 NE Glisan St.
Photo Credit: Maple XO
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Heart Hoop Earrings
Golden Heart Hoop Earrings
Show your Valentine’s Day spirit with these handmade brass earrings made in Portland.
$18
Buy it here.
Photo Credit: Obelisk
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Rose Scented Soap
Jenteal Soaps
For the valentine who wants to smell like roses, Made in Oregon offers this sweet but inexpensive rose bath gift set.
These lovely little soaps are hand crafted in here in Oregon.
$9.95
Buy it here or at Made in Oregon- 340 SW Morrison St. Suite 1300.
Photo Credit: Made in Oregon (Image Cropped)
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Light My Fire
Egyptian Bees Wax Candle
Keep the love ignited with this Egyptian Bees Wax Candle made in Oregon.
$16.00
Buy it here.
Photo Credit: Haunt (Image cropped).
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Sexy Board Game
She Bop: You & Me Intimacy
“A fun game for lovers promising exciting encounters and romantic inspirations.”
$14
Buy it here or at She Bop- 3213 SE Division.
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Pyrite Hearts
Pyrite Heart
Heart shaped pyrite stones from Portland’s Adler & Co make for a simple but elegant Valentine’s day gift.
$15.00
Buy it here or at Adler & Co- 616 SW 12th Ave.
Photo Credit: Adler & Co (Image cropped).
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Red Wine and Chocolate
Charles Smith Boom Boom Syrah Red Wine and Chocolove Raspberries in Dark Chocolate
The perfect pairing for a romanitc night.
$15.99
Buy it at Green Zebra- 3011 N Lombard St.
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