The main value is, of course, that chocolate tastes great. Valentine's Day only comes once per year and sweet gifts have a tendency to be consumed by more than just the recipient!

If you want to buy a gift that is even healthier, consider some fruit. Strawberries are tasty, healthy and fit right in with the Valentine's Day theme. They're red and often associated with sensual delights. They can be shared, too. Not a bad idea for a Valentine's Day gift.

Why not mix the two. Melt some chocolate and then dip the strawberry into the chocolate and feed it to your loved one.

Don't just give your Valentine a bunch of fruit in a bowl. Dress it up in the form of a gift basket. Combine it with some flowers or chocolates or both. Expand the gift basket to include a stuffed animal and you're guaranteed to be a hit.

A box of chocolates might contain a traditional selection of pieces; however the box doesn't have to be just the usual plain big red heart. It can be delicately decorated with fine white lace. Print off a couple of small photos of the two of you and include them on the lid.

Sweet, stylish and sentimental... How many chances do you get to give a Valentines gift like that?