2020 Valentine's Day Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, along with the race to find gifts stat for your significant other. You may think you know your partner well, but when it comes to purchasing the perfect gift, perhaps you’re at a loss. No need to fear—the guide below features options both “for him” and “for her” that are guaranteed to spread the love this holiday. P.S. Cupid would be proud.
For Him:
1. iswanShop Custom Photo 3D Lamp ($49.95)
Adorn your boyfriend’s office desk with this personalized lamp, which illuminates a favorite image of the two of you. Plus, the base of the product can be engraved with a phrase of choice (i.e. “Forever in my heart” or “My #1 Valentine”).
2. Soxy Men’s Blue Valentine’s Day Socks ($12)
Funky socks are the perfect gift for a significant other with a sense of humor. Soxy’s are pre-washed to reduce shrinking and constructed with ultra-soft combed cotton that caters to the shape of the foot with each wear.
3. My Face Bobbleheads Male Executive In Red Tie Custom Bobblehead Keychain ($69.85)
Cater to your sweetie’s silly side by adopting a bobblehead that looks just like him. Upload a photo of his face, and the company will handle the rest of the ensemble--suit, tie, and all.
4. Personal Creations Hidden Message Tie ($49.99)
Next time your partner gets all dressed up, present him with this handmade tie. It features a special pocket in the back where you can stash secret love notes, as well as a heart token engraved with the phrase, “Here is my heart, guard it well.”
5. Personalization Mall Personalized Tan Leather Toiletry Bag ($59.99)
Ensure your man travels in style thanks to a dopp kit embroidered with his initials. A large, tan leather main compartment and side pocket are capable of storing all of his trip essentials.
6. Dana’s Bakery Valentine’s Day Macarons ($44.95)
Does your husband have a sweet tooth? These handcrafted French-style macarons--filled with cream cheese, berry jam, champagne, and vanilla buttercream--feature special Valentine’s day designs, including a drawing of Cupid and the phrase, “Be Mine.”
7. Jaybird X4 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones ($102.19-$129.99)
Upgrade his daily workout sesh with this sweat- and water-proof pair of earbuds. Jaybird X4 is capable of playing up to eight hours of music per charge, so your significant other does not have to worry about limiting his gym time.
8. Brooklyn Brew Shop Everyday IPA® Beer Making Kit ($48)
Consider this beer making kit your next weekend activity. Easy enough for beginners, the set includes an Everyday IPA making mix (grain, hops and yeast),1 gallon of reusable glass fermenter, a glass spirit-filled thermometer, vinyl tubing, a racking cane & tip, a chambered airlock, a Brooklyn Brew Shop cleanser, and a screw-cap stopper.
For Her:
1. Diptyque Roses Scented Candle, 70g ($36)
Is a garden of roses too far out of reach? This mini candle--encased in a hand-blown glass vessel--features a fresh rose aroma that is surely a suitable replacement.
2. Urban Outfitters Best of Beauty Advent Calendar Gift Set ($24.99)
If your girlfriend is a beauty lover yet you can’t pinpoint which product she’d like best, consider investing in a collection of makeup and skincare samples. This advent calendar contains all the goods, including Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Mascara, Truly Organic Rose Gold Hair Mask, and more.
3. Personalization Mall Fortunate Love Personalized Fortune Cookie ($19.99)
Take Friday night Chinese takeout dates to the next level by personalizing a silver fortune cookie for her to store on her shelf. The small slip can be personalized with her name, your name, and any two lines of text, and it is even stored in an authentic takeout box.
4. Venus et Fleur Lé Mini™ Square Eternity® Rose Arrangement ($79)
Let your sentiment last an entire year with this mini square of roses. The flower arrangement will retain its fresh scent until next Valentine’s Day when, chances are, your girl will ask for another set.
5. Brook & York Gwen Cuff Bracelet ($79)
This elegant design--available in gold, silver, or rose gold--is an ideal date night accessory. It can even be engraved with your girl’s name so she knows it’s a one-of-a-kind gift.
6. Georgetown Cupcake Be Mine Valentine's Day Cupcakes, Set of 12 ($69.95)
Give the gift of something sweet this holiday with a collection of full-size cupcakes. The set includes 2 Lava Fudge, 2 Choccolate Squared, 2 Vanilla & Vanilla Buttercream, 3 Red Velvet Swirl Cheesecake, and 3 Teddy Bear Red Velvet, each adorned with a Hearts-Day-themed fondant decoration.
7. Backslash Fit Smart Yoga Mat ($89.95)
Support your wife’s penchant for yoga by purchasing this self-rolling mat. The product also comes with bonus routines courtesy of Women’s Health that link up to Amazon Alexa, allowing instructions to play through your smart speaker.
8. Athleta Inlet Jacket ($178)
If your girl enjoys running in the wintertime, she’ll surely appreciate this insulated jacket, produced in both black and antique burgundy. Another perk: its stretch woven fabric makes for optimal mobility.