Valentine's Day Ideas for Last-Minute Shoppers

Valentine's Day is the same date every year, so how is it you managed to leave your gift for the last minute? Oh, right, the divorce. Fortunately, you have options in North Whitehall.

• Lehigh Valley Zoo, Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville.

For many people, it's just not Valentine's Day unless they get a stuffed animal.  Why not surprise her or him with a living, breathing, warm, furry mammal or slimy, cold-blooded reptile this Valentine's Day? Not to take home, of course. You'll own it by proxy through adoption. Nothing says love like a Laughing Kookaburra.

• Bakery Nook, 2355 Old Post Road, North Whitehall

For many people, it's just not Valentine's Day unless they get something sweet. Hello, Bakery Nook? Get me a dozen doughnuts, stat!

•  4640 Tilghman St., South Whitehall

Maybe it's just not Valentine's Day unless you get a heart-shaped box of chocolates from Josh Early Candies.

• Bixler's Jewelers, 3900 Hamilton Blvd., South Whitehall

Of course, there are those for whom it's just not Valentine's Day unless they get jewelry. For that, there's Bixler's.

Bixler's is offering a Valentine's Day Love Package for $99 that includes: a 24k gold rose, in red, pink or yellow gold; box of chocolates; choice of silver key locket or silver hoops.

• Yofresh Yogurt Cafe 4642 Broadway, South Whitehall

And then there are those for whom it's just not Valentine's Day unless they get a quart of frozen yogurt. They're not as rare as you might think. Try the limited-edition Sweetheart Yogurt Pie, filled with decadent red velvet cake frozen yogurt and chocolate. The cafe is offering these special Valentine's Day deals:

$1 off every cup of frozen yogurt from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
$2 off every cup of frozen yogurt from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Free sample of our delicious yogurt pie -- ALL DAY!

• Garden of Eden Florist, 2047 Route 309, South Whitehall

Roses for the traditionalist, chocolate roses for the non-traditionalist. Both appreciated. Unless you're allergic to either.

• Wine and Spirits Store, Crest Plaza Shopping Center, 1516 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., South Whitehall.

Pick up a bottle of bubbly or some fine wine at this state store that boasts a premium selection. They might still have some of those