About time for Valentine's Day gift giving

Valentine’s Day is a month away and now is the time to put in some thought about your gift to him or her. It's never too early to conjure up a great gift idea, so let's start with some ideas for him.

All ages are carrying backpacks in 2018. From the monogram designer backpacks to the affordable classic looks, your guy or friend will appreciate pulling out his bag, especially if he works long hours and needs a spot to store his personal belongings to get through the day.

Next is a branded watch. What man doesn’t appreciate a nice wristwatch? This time piece is imperative to men's accessorizing and they come in too many styles to just settle on one.

You can’t go wrong with formal or sports shoes for him. Even if your guy is not into shoes, we all have to wear them. Consider his sense of style and daily activities and you can’t go wrong when selecting a pair.

A few other options for the man is a nice belt or neck chain.

Now, for her.

The first great gift for your lady or friend is roses. No matter how cliché you might think these are for Valentine’s Day, remember they are the symbol of love and she will always appreciate them. To be different this year, change up your gesture in how you present them to her.

Women are sentimental, so if you've captured some moments from the past year in photos, you can make her a cute little album either showing your love or just the moments you admire most of her.

Other great gifts for her are pendants, chocolates or create your own basket of her favorite things.

D’Nieka Hartsfield writes for The Eastern New Mexico News. Contact her at [email protected] or find her Facebook