The average person in the U.S. spends approximately $116 on loved ones on Valentine's Day, according to a survey in 2011 by the National Retail Federation. Duke staff and faculty can celebrate on Feb. 14 with special savings on gifts through PERQS, Duke's employee discount program.
Here are some ideas to get you started:Sweet Treats, Delivered
Veronica Yoshida of Southern Gold Leaf Cakes in Durham will bake and deliver made-from-scratch treats such as heart-shaped cookies, cupcakes, cake pops and cakes in a cup. Be sure to call ahead to check availability and arrange delivery. Duke employees receive a 10 percent discount on all orders. The Gift of TouchThe bodywork team at Duke Integrative Medicine offers Swedish, deep tissue, sports and pregnancy/postpartum massages. With a 20 percent discount on therapeutic services, prices start at $40 for 25 minutes. Get Close to NatureTreat your sweetheart to something uniquely Duke - the Lemurs Live! tour at the Duke Lemur Center. Duke employees get tickets for $8 instead of $10. Call (919) 401-7240 for reservations or more information. A Shower of FlowersThe Duke discount program offers savings at seven floral shops. Save 15 to 20 percent when you order flowers and gift baskets online through the PERQS employee discount website from vendors such as 1-800-Flowers.com, From You Flowers and ProFlowers. To shop local, call Fallons Creative Flowers at (919) 828-4134 and receive free delivery in the Raleigh area.A Bit of BroadwaySee the 25th anniversary production of the musical "Les Miserables" at Progress Energy Center's Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Feb. 14 to 19. Duke employees save 10 percent on Broadway Series South tickets. Tickets range from $51 to $116 and are available through the PERQS employee discount website. Capture a MemoryLet Yesterday and Today Frame Shop in Hillsborough help you create the perfect frame for a precious photo. Duke employees get 10 percent off all orders. For a full list of employee discounts, visit hr.duke.edu/discounts.
