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Instead of the safe flowers-and-chocolate Valentine's route, take a non-traditional approach to gift-giving this year. Since our atypical options are less in-demand than those Cupid-spattered gifts, you'll not only get a better value for your money, but you'll also be offering up a nice, thoughtful surprise. Here are some more inspired Valentine's Day gift ideas.

Pottery Barn cuts up to 60% off select items, including clearance items, during its Winter Sale. That's one of the best percent-off sales we've seen from Pottery Barn this year. (We saw up to 60% off select items during the Veteran's Day sale seven weeks ago.) Shipping starts at $4.95, although many clearance items receive free shipping. Sales tax is added where applicable. Shop for furniture, rugs, bedding, bath items, accessories, tabletop items, and more.

Pottery Barn Kids cuts up to 45% off a selection of Halloween Treat Bags. With free shipping, each is at the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Note that these items are marked as "final sale" and cannot be returned.

A best bet is the Skeleton Treat Bag for $7.99 with free shipping. Outside of using your own, it's the lowest total price we could find for a skull you can fill with candy (and considerably less messy). Sales tax is added where applicable. Constructed from felt, this bag features decorative stitching.

Pottery Barn offers its Pottery Barn Medium Jack O'Lantern Luminary for $14.50. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find for any such wax pumpkin luminary by $29. Sales tax is added where applicable. This paraffin wax luminary measures 6" x 4.5".

Pottery Barn Kids takes 20% off backpacks during its back to school sale. With free shipping, that puts most items at lowest-we-could-find prices. Sales tax is added where applicable. Deal ends August 29.

A best bet is the Fairfax Small Backpacks for Boys (pictured) or Girls at $23 with free shipping. That's $7 off and the lowest total price we could find. It's designed for children 43" to 49" and holds one full size binder or laptop, two large books, and two medium notebooks.

Note that personalization is available for an additional $7.

Pottery Barn offers its Pottery Barn Kids Boys' Hot / Cold Food Containers in Pirate or Gecko styles for $7.99. With free shipping, that's $11 off and the lowest total price we could find for such a children's food container. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each stainless steel container features a lid with removable folding spoon and 12-oz. capacity.

Note that personalization is available for an extra $7.

Pottern Barn takes 20% off select deck and table umbrellas during its Summer Sale. With prices starting at $79, that puts many styles at lowest-we-could-find prices. Shipping starts at $14 and sales tax is added where applicable.

A best bet is the Pottery Barn 9-Foot Striped Round Market Umbrella in three colors (pictured) for $139 plus $21 for shipping. That's $40 off and the lowest total price we could find for such an umbrella. It features a 9-foot diameter and a 8-1/4-foot solid eucalyptus pole. Note that the Morgan Stripe pattern won't be available to ship until October 21.

Pottery Barn offers free shipping on all organic bedding and bath items via coupon code "EARTHDAY". That's the best shipping discount we've seen on these items. Sales tax is added where applicable. Coupon expires April 22.

A best bet is the Woodland Organic Queen Duvet Cover (pictured) for $79 with free shipping via the above coupon. That's $20 off and the lowest total price we could find. This 100% organic cotton, 200-thread-count percale duvet cover features a hidden button closure and interior ties.

Pottery Barn takes up to 50% off a selection of over 500 items during its Winter Sale. That's the best sale we've seen from Pottery Barn in two months. Shipping starts at $4.95 and sales tax is added where applicable. Choose from furniture, bedding, bath items, accessories, and more.

Today, December 23, is the last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery at the stores listed below. The stores:

• Best Buy: (11 am ET)
• GameStop: (1 pm ET)
• Sports Authority: (10 pm ET)
• Toys "R" Us: (3 pm ET)
• Victoria's Secret: (4 pm ET)
• see all of today's shipping deadlines

Today, December 22, is the last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery using standard shipping at the stores and services listed below. The stores:

• 6pm.com: (4 pm ET)
• Bloomingdale's
• Brylane Home: (2pm ET)
• Buy.com: (3 pm ET)
• Chadwick's: (2 pm ET)
• Crate & Barrel: (1 pm ET)
• Disney Store
• see all of today's shipping deadlines

Below, we've rounded several Labor Day sales and specials. The deals:

• Pottery Barn: Up to 75% off
• Brooks Brothers: Up to 60% off
• Hooked on Phonics: 35% off learning programs via code "HOP35"
• Aéropostale: Extra 30% off via code "LDCLEAR" (ends 9/7)
• American Eagle: 20% off via code "57345217"
• Lands' End: 25% off (and free shipping with orders of $50+) via code "SEPT7" and PIN "5131"

Pottery Barn Kids offers the Pottery Barn Girls' Large Mackenzie Solid Pink Backpack for $26.99 with free shipping. That's $18 off and the best price we've seen for a Mackenzie backpack since February, when we saw one in orange for $2 less. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features water-resistant 600-denier polyester, adjustable straps, and padded back panels.

Personalization is available for an extra $6.50.

Pottery Barn offers the Colby Leather Shoe Shine Kit for $14.99 with free shipping. That's $24 off original list and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable It features two polishing cloths, a shoe brush, shoehorn, and hard shell leather case measuring 6.5"x3.5" in diameter. It holds up to two standard shoe polish tins (not included).

Even the most organized Christmas shopper can fall behind. Avoid the in-store frenzy and browse through these 100 online stores, all of which can still ship a gift for arrival by Christmas Eve. Deadlines start at as early as today but go as late as December 23.

Pottery Barn continues to take up to 75% off dozens of items during its Winter Sale. It's the best sale we've seen from Pottery Barn in over a month. Shipping starts at $4.95 and sales tax is added where applicable. Some best bets:

• Striped Sphere Ornament for $3.99
• Silver Engravable Bookmark for $5.99
• Mason Stripe Organic Bath Towels from $5.99
• Wire Cube Sculpture for $49.99
• Lacquer Smart Technology Photo Caddy Recharge Station for $59.99
• see all Winter Sale items

Pottery Barn takes up to 75% off dozens of items during its Winter Sale. It's the best sale we've seen from Pottery Barn in over a month. Shipping starts at $4.95 and sales tax is added where applicable. Some best bets:

• Terry Chaise Pillow from $5.99
• Butterfly Napkin 6-Pack for $14.99
• Frangipani Server Set for $27
• Chainlink Quilt for $59
• Emerson Chair for $59.99
• see all Winter Sale items

Does it feel like you're running out of time? We've compiled a list of over 80 90 stores that can still ship a gift for arrival by Christmas Eve. The deadline is TODAY for Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, and many more. (Update: Even more stores added.)

See also our list of last-minute shipping deals for coupon codes and other delivery savings.