Are you looking for a last-minute item for your Valentine? It can be hard to decide what to get.

There is a lot of pressure to get a piece of jewelry but that can be expensive and may also send the wrong message. Candy can be good but also predictable the same can be said about dinner out.

Unusual Hudson Valley Valentine Gifts

Those ideas are great but why not also throw in something spontaneous and unexpected? Have you ever considered getting your tarot cards read with your Valentine? A dual reading could be fun.

The tarot cards with crystal, candles and magic objects
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Another out-of-the-box idea is planning an experience that might seem less traditional. Of course, there are things you can do when the weather gets warmer that might seem romantic but what about volunteering now for a day or even once a month at an animal shelter?

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PC: Canva / Pets Alive via Facebook
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If you are a fan of dogs and cats there are plenty of places that would love you to help out. Pets Alive in Middletown comes to mind. You can even find places that have larger animals like horses, pigs, and goats.

13 Hands Equine Rescue in Clinton Corners even has Zebras. If you are looking for something wilder there is always the Friends of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center which is well known for its wildlife rehab efforts.

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I guess what I am getting at is yes get flowers, yes get chocolate and if you want even to get a piece of jewelry don't be afraid to give your Valentine something they might not expect that is sure to add to the memory book.

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Get Your Valentine's Future Read with a Hudson Valley Tarot Card Reader

Hudson Valley Tarot Card & More Locations

All of us get curious about our future from time to time. Some of us go as far as consulting the tarot cards. If you are wondering what might be in store for you in the future why not pick one of these Hudson Valley shops and stop in for a reading?

Gallery Credit: Paty Quyn

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Hudson Valley Restaurant Perfect for Date Night

Treat yourself to a romantic dinner at one of these unsuspecting Hudson Valley Restaurants. They offer the perfect combination of food and drink with a dining experience that feels intimate. I like to say these places are hiding in plain sight. You know them, you may even drive by them and now it is time to stop in for a romantic dinner date. From Kingston to Rhinebeck to Cornwall, and a few places in between it will be hard to decide you may need to visit all of them to pick you favorite.

Gallery Credit: Paty Quyn

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