THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13,2003
6 • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VALENTINE'S DAY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2003
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Assorted gift possibilities
By Beth Braunsdorf editor@kansan.com Special to the Kansan
Photos by Dan Nelson/Kansar
"Get your love gear here, and lingerie sale" reads the sign on Priscilla's window.
Priscilla's, 1206 W.23 St., and other area businesses receive many customers looking for that perfect Valentine's Day gift.
"Lingerie and adult toys are most popular for this holiday," said Psachal Calloway, Priscilla's employee and Kansas City junior. Calloway expected business to pick up at least 25 percent the week before Valentine's Day.
"Many women come and buy their boyfriends cute boxers or massage oils," said Calloway. "We also sell a lot of love kits and games."
But if you're not the kinky, forward type, a romantic dinner may be your gift answer. Cook a meal for your significant other, or hit the local fine dining establishments where you may spend half the night waiting for a table.
Local restaurants Pachamama's, 2161 Quail Creek Dr., and Shalor's, 701 Morgan
chusetts St., aren't taking reservations anymore. They're all booked for Valentine's Day. And Teller's, 746 Massachusetts St., isn't taking reservations, but expects a
Photos by Dan Nelson/Kansan
big turnout.
"I think I'm just going to make my boyfriend breakfast," said Courtney Hales, Denver, Colo., sophomore.
Hales also ordered her boyfriend a book collection online. She said it was easy, but worried that it wouldn't arrive in time for the big day.
Ryan Bonacker, Lawrence resident suggests building a bear. The Build-A Bear Workshop is located at Oak Park
CHEAP VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT IDEAS:
Make your sweetie a musical mix disc
Make a collage or photo album of pictures of the two of you
Write a romantic poem or a fun limerick
Mall in Overland Park.
"Girls love teddy bears, and you can customize it," said Bonacker.
Prices for bears range from $30 to $100 or more. This could be a great gift if one has about three hours to spare to travel there and back.
Perhaps the safest gift of all is chocolate, a Valentine trademark. Russell Stover Candies, 1300 W. 23 St., has a huge selection of tasty chocolates. You can choose from little boxes to jumbo hearts filled with pounds of chocolate.
— Edited by Leah Shaffer