According to the Society of American Florists, people spend more than $2 billion on flowers as Valentine’s Day Gifts. Not surprisingly, roses are the most popular flower sent that day with more than 250 million produced. However, other flowers are also very popular, including irises, lilies, sunflowers, orchids and tulips.

Another of the most popular Valentine’s Day Gifts is chocolate and there are any number of options to choose from prior to the holiday. If your sweetheart is a chocolate lover, go beyond the satin-covered heart from the local department store. Instead, search unusual flavors. You can find rich chocolates with hints of cherry, citrus and honey. Consider truffles, caramels and other types of candies coated in rich chocolate as well. One option is chocolate-covered fruit, like cherries and strawberries, which will please anyone who adores chocolate.

Surprisingly, flowers and chocolate are not the most popular gift given on Valentine’s. Jewelry tops the list as the gift most people give when they want to express their love. In fact, 20 percent of those who celebrate Valentine’s Day give jewelry, spending an average of $4.3 billion. Jewelry does not have to be expensive to mean something to the person who receives it. A nice necklace or pair of earrings is a great way to express your love. Of course, diamond engagement rings are also very popular on a day set aside for love, too.

If you and your sweetheart have always talked about a vacation to a beautiful location, Valentine’s is the perfect time to make that happen. Stand on the Eiffel Tower looking out over Paris or ski the Alps in Switzerland. Because Valentine’s falls in the winter, you may be able to find great discounts at locations that are usually busy in the summer.

There is nothing wrong with letting your pet know how much they are loved. Grab a stuffed toy or a chew bone for your dog. You can get catnip treats, balls and other toys for your cat as well. There are many online pet sites that offer special Valentine treats for animals that are safer than giving them human versions, such as “chocolate” treats.

A nice, romantic Valentine’s Day dinner is a great way to celebrate the holiday. Make reservations at your loved one’s favorite restaurant or try something completely new. One great way to make a dinner more intimate, no matter where you are, is to get meals to share. You can choose just appetizers or get one entrée that you both will enjoy. You may also be able to find a location that offers small plates which are “tastes” of some of their most popular menu items.

Is your sweetheart a busy mom, spending her time taking care of you and the kids but ignoring herself? Are you constantly looking for the perfect gift for the husband who has everything? Gift baskets are a great idea for Valentine’s gifts. You can create a basket filled with bubble bath, chocolates and candles for a relaxing evening for your wife or a basket of snacks, cards and other items for your husband’s next game night with the guys.

Sharing a bottle of wine is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Today, you can find a wide variety of wines that will suit almost anyone’s taste. Local wineries offer wines made with ingredients from the area or you can find exotic, rich wines from around the world. You can even choose a monthly wine club where your sweetheart receives new wines each month to try. Simply answer a few questions about what they like and they will know how much you love them when the package arrives each month.

Although it may not seem like a romantic option, choosing the perfect clothing for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day is actually an excellent idea. You can choose a cute running outfit for your girlfriend who jogs each morning before work. If she likes taking walks on the weekends, an attractive windbreaker is the perfect Valentine’s gift. Your husband may enjoy a thick cable-knit sweater for his Saturday morning run to get bagels.

One of the most frustrating thing for many families is deciding what to fix for dinner each night. If this sounds familiar, the gift of a meal delivery service could be one of the best gifts you could give. Meal delivery services send all the supplies you need to create healthy, gourmet meals. The packages contain the ingredients as well as a recipe to follow that normally allow you to create a delicious meal in just 30 minutes. A meal delivery Valentine’s gift is a great way to tell someone how much you care.