Cupid’s Workshop makes gift giving unforgettable

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  • By Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
  • 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --  The smell of candies and chocolate fill the air as gift baskets and pink and red balloons take up space in the Celebration's Shop in the Ramstein Community Center.

"It's getting close to Valentine's Day and everyone is looking for a great gift for the person they love," said Brenda Weiler, Celebration's Shop manager. "Cupid's Valentine shop is open from Feb. 4 through 14 for anyone who would like to find the perfect gift."

Members of Cupid's Workshop work to supply customers with a Valentine's Day gift worth remembering.

"Sometimes trying to find the perfect gift for your loved one or valentine can be really stressful, so we try to make this a one stop shop," said the store manager. "We offer many different themed baskets, which are always a hit."

The different baskets have an assortment of chocolates, silk flowers, wines, beers, plush animals, coffees and hot chocolates.

"We even have wine glasses and coffee mugs to add to the baskets and fill them out nicely," said Weiler. "We have baskets for everyone in the family so we are able to meet anyone's gift-giving needs."

Having such an array of items available, Cupid's Workshop makes Valentine's Day shopping an easy without making one run to different places for different bits and pieces, the store manager said.

"Making these baskets is a creative process. It starts with choosing the appropriate basket, add shred, pick a central item and add other things that compliment the theme," said Weiler. "Bringing it all together with a little artistic flare makes it pop out to any given customer."

Cupid's Valentine Shop is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Deliveries are only on Feb. 14 and only to places on base.

"We don't deliver to anywhere off base in the local community," said Pamela Bell, Cupid's Workshop assistant.

For those deployed or in the states wanting to get a gift to a loved one here, it is possible to still give them something special. One can call DSN 480-6600 or commercial 06371476600 to give a price range and list of possible items for the basket.

"We will then find a basket that best fits the description. We can hold all baskets to be picked up or delivered on Valentine's Day," said Weiler. "The great thing about Valentine's Day is that it allows you to take a moment to really focus on the people you love and let them know how much you appreciate them."