Til the Sun Comes Up — February 4, 2022 at 1:47 pm

Valentine’s and Galentine’s Gifts for All

The Valentine’s Day countdown has begun, and if you’re a procrastinator like me, you’re still looking for that perfect gift for that perfect someone. Whether you’re on the hunt for something for your significant other, your friend(s), or for yourself, we have plenty of amazing gift options to choose from!

Delectable Delights

Eastern Standard Provisions, an artisanal food company, knows how to help you make your honey swoon this year with their “Hey Hot Stuff” Gourmet Liege Belgian Waffle Gift Box ($29.99). Included in the box are six Liege Belgian waffles, sweet love sprinkles, strawberries and cream topper and a collectible sticker. Surprise your loved one with some morning waffles in bed and start your day off on the right foot!

Got some little ones in your life that you want to spend the day with? Baketivity, a company that creates easy, all-in-one baking boxes suite for families and children to learn, bake and spend time together, has a limited-edition Valentine’s Day Bundle ($69) perfect for a family fun day. This bundle incudes both a blondie and red velvet cupcake baking kit, along with pink chocolate drizzle, and pink chocolate heart toppers to get the kids in the Valentine’s spirit.

True Story Foods is a fifth generation family-owned company that uses sustainable and humane practices to produce high-quality meats. They are shipping out Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Kits ($99.99) for those who want to take date night to the next level. Inside your kit, you will find a heart-shaped bamboo cutting board, 2 packages of uncured Genoa Salame, 2 packages of Heritage Breed Prosciutto, Mt. Tam Cheese from Cowgirl Creamery, and a bonus package of Kurobuta Heritage Bavon.

Hamptons-based cookie brand, Tate’s Bake Shop, known for their addictive, crispy cookies, has many ways to help show your love this holiday season. Their medium-sized Thinking of You Basket ($50) contains a beautiful wood trays containing crispy butter crunch and chocolate chip cookies, as well as brownies, blondies and a chocolate tea loaf. Indulge all day (or week) long.

New York City’s Morgenstern’s Ice Cream is offering nationwide shipping (and pick-up) of their specialty Cutie Cake ($57) for Valentine’s Day. The cake features passion fruit-swirled Raw Milk ice cream, with a strawberry jam and strawberry ice cream filled heart center. Pick up is available February 10-14, and nationwide shipment orders will go out on February 8th for next day delivery.

While some say they key to the heart is through the stomach, we say the key to the heart is through the wine bottle. Daou Vineyards is giving you something to celebrate with their Daou Soulmates Gift Set ($300). Comprised of one magnum-sized bottle of Daou’s critically-acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 Soul of a Lion, along with a regal lion head pourer and aerator inside a luxury gift box, this fancy set is something couples can enjoy together for a special occasion.

Maryland-based Chouquette, a small-batch, hand-crafted sweets company, is bringing fun and food together with their new chocolate puzzles. The ultimate “sweet” date night activity, put together your Love You More Than Chocolate Puzzle ($22), and then have fun eating it up piece by piece. Choose from either milk or dark Fair Trade and Rain Forest Alliance Certified Chocolate.

Galentine Gifts

‘Tis the season of self care. And nothing can help provide you with good thoughts and reflection better than Ostrichpillow‘s Self-Care Journal ($35). The journal’s pages include daily affirmations, as well as prompts to help check in on overall wellbeing. It’s the perfect purchase if you’re shopping for yourself, for your gals, or for your loved ones.

Who says all rom coms are corny? Not Mise en Scent! Set the mood with their Rom Com Candle ($36), which is hand-poured right in Brooklyn. With scents of artemisia, rose and cashmere, this candle is sure to evoke some romance.

One of our favorite cozy fashion brands, Naked Cashmere, is honoring the holiday with their exclusive LOVE collection benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Give the gift of comfort with their Love Mule Slipper ($125), made of 100% cashmere, and accented with a delicately embroidered heart.

One thing many women have come to learn throughout the duration of COVID-19 is the simple pleasure of a good manicure. Le Maxi Deluxe Gel Manicure Set ($60) by Le Mini Macaron brings together the convenience of an at-home mani with the professionalism of a salon manicure. The set comes with a brushed metallic rose quartz LED lamp, two mini bottles of Honey Ginger and Black Cherry polishes, a glitter effect nail file, cuticle stick, 20 remover wraps, detailed instructions, a USB cord and a pink satin carrying bag.

Know a lady who’s into reading? Grab them a saucy subscription to Harlequin Plus ($14.99 per month)! The high-end app and website offers curated bundles of new print book releases delivered to your home, an ebook library, romantic movies and fun games.

Calling all Galentines! Everything’s coming up roses with Petite n’ Pretty’s Be Mine Valentine Gift Set ($39). Included in te set is the company’s 9021-Glow Palette, Glow Up Stick and 10K Shine Lip Gloss to complete your pretty in pink look for Galentine or Valentine’s Day.

A party in a box? Yes, please! Share some super sweet treats with your sweetest friends this Galentine’s Day with Cheryl’s Cookies‘ Valentine’s Day Friends Party in a Box ($32.99), which comes with 15 snack size butter shortbread cookies, 3 confection pretzel clusters, 3 buttercream frosted cut-out cookies, 2 snack size sugar cookies, 2 snack chocolate obsession cookies, 2 snack size buttercream frosted cut-out cookies, 1 buttercream frosted cookies and cream cookie, 1 red velvet candy cookie and one bag of gummy candies. Talk about a bang for your buck!

Another favorite comfortable and cozy fashion brand, Barefoot Dreams, is letting you have the sweetest of dreams this Valentine’s Day with their Women’s Washed Satin Short Sleeve Pajama Set ($142). The silky smooth fabric is the perfect light and breathable sleepwear, with a front pocket, and waist tie. Plus, it comes in a cute gift box, along with a matching satin sleep mask.

Handmade in Hawaii, Catherine Weitzman jewelry pieces beautifully weave together nature and fashion with their artfully crafted techniques. Their Small Ombre Botanical Earrings ($185) feature delicate blossoms in graduated color, captured within a two-sided glass chamber. They are certainly a conversation starter and an elegant addition to any outfit.

Keep the cozy going with the best-selling Squish Pillow ($65) from UnHide. The cruelty-free faux fur pillows come in an array of colors and 50% of their products are made of recycled vegan fur. A win for the environment and a win for your home!