Top 10 Unexpected Valentine Gifts

Forget the roses. Ditch the overpriced chocolates. Dodge the red-hued aisle of sappy Feb. 14 sentiments. It's time to think out of the (chocolate) box this V-Day.

After all, in this economy, it's probably a good idea to have a range of options. As National Retail Federation president and CEO Tracy Mullin puts it, "This year more than ever, consumers will look for creative and inexpensive ways to show those they love how much they mean to them."

The folks at TLC agree and are here to help you get creative. So read on for our Top 10 Unexpected Valentine's Day Ideas.

Our favorite four-letter word? FREE. Watch for the $0 symbol within this feature to find no-cost (or very low-cost) ideas for this Valentine's Day.