T-minus one week until Valentine’s Day!! Let’s face it, even the best laid plans sometimes lay forgotten and you’re definitely not alone in leaving your shopping for the very last minute. Here’s what you can shop for without missing a beat:
Chocolate is a no-brainer, and we aren’t talking about your average pharmacy brand box of chocolates. Delysia Chocolatier’s Ruby Chocolate Truffle Collection ($30) features the first of its kind in the US, made from ruby cacao beans. These perfectly pink truffles are great for the holiday and show you had some foresight!
Sure, you could go the traditional route and pick up some flowers that will only last a week. Or, you could pick up something from Natural Fragrance Rose, a company that specializes in scented flowers that last for up to four months. Only $19.99, their colorful roses use a botanically-derived cream to add a luscious fragrance to your home.
Sometimes experiences can be more meaningful than any gift. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt is a fun, interactive company that provides scavenger hunts in cities around the country. Their Couple’s Annual Pass (now discounted to $69.99) gives couples access to unlimited scavenger hunts for the year and includes a city date guide, updated date challenges, and plenty of activity for any date, day or night.
For any lover of fine things, Petrossian, maker of some of the finest caviar, has plenty of options to choose from. We love the Petrossian Caviar Solitaire ($171+), which allows you to choose your (or your significant other’s) favorite caviar and comes presented in a beautiful gift box.
If you’re in a new relationship, picking out something that’s not over the top, but not lame can be tough. You can’t go wrong with a simple bottle of wine and Intrinsic’s 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon ($22) is the ideal solution. Plus, you can enjoy it together! The blend is made of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc and pars wonderfully with grilled meats and veggies.
Feeling fun and flirty? Kisses 4 Us ($19.99) is a great gift for couples looking to add a little spark into their relationship. The box comes with 30 unique kiss cards that contain types of kisses, trivia, fun facts and tips to enhance your kissin’.
A prankster’s paradise: the hilarious Dick at Your Door ($19.99) is the greatest V-Day of them all. What’s better than getting some dick and some chocolate all at once? 😉 The naughty-shaped vegan chocolate clocks in at a whopping 5 ounces and makes for a great gift for your girlfriend, boyfriend, ex, friend or enemy. Plus, you can score 15% off by using the code ‘twist15’ at checkout!
Uno De 50 has a romantic collection out just in time for Valentine’s Day. Their It’s A Match ($125) necklace, part of their Perfect Match Collection, features a unique charm resembling a small matchbox and makes for the perfect representation of love.
Got a lover that craves something sweet? Give them the gift of Mochidoki, a brand that sells delicious ice cream-filled mochi, the Asian rice cake treat. Their Signature Collection ($60) box features some of their top-selling flavors, like matcha, mango, salted caramel, black sesame and more.
Have someone in your life who loves whiskey? Score them a bottle of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked ($54.99). This whiskey has won numerous awards and boasts notes of honey, cream and vanilla, making it a nice, smooth sip.
If you know a literary fiend, we recommend Pablo Neruda’s book Love Poems ($14.88). It’s a very romantic gift, and chances are, he can say everything you’re feeling a lot better than you ever could, so it’s a win-win.
