Valentine’s Day gifts for the ones you love
By Carla Snuggs

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and it's the perfect time to show your loved ones just how much they mean to you. Whether it's for your significant other, your best friend, or a family member, finding the ideal gift can be a thoughtful way to celebrate love and appreciation. Consider personalized jewelry, a luxurious spa gift basket or a delightful box of artisanal chocolates to make the day extra special. The key is to choose something that truly reflects the recipient's personality and interests, and to wrap it up with love.

 Bakesale Red Velvet Cake Liqueur – A Valentine’s Day Special Edition 

This Valentine’s Day, give your loved one (or liked one) something delightful that you can enjoy together: alcohol. From the eccentric team behind the award-winning and viral liquor sensation Bakesale Cookie Liquor comes a Valentine’s Day limited release: Bakesale Red Velvet Cake Liquor. This delightfully delicious 33% ABV liqueur tastes exactly like Red Velvet Cake and is packaged in adorable traditional heart-candy-shaped pouches. Because it is a limited release for Valentine’s Day, only 2500 boxes are being released to non-subscribers, and they are available for sale through Bakesale’s website. Bakesale’s Red Velvet Liquor is perfect as a shot on its own, chilled as a Red Velvet Cake Martini, or when mixed with coffee, hot cocoa, or blended with ice cream for a boozy milkshake. However it is served, Bakesale Red Velvet Cake Liquor is sure to help make this Valentine’s Day a special one! $40 at Drinkbakesale.com 

Nuts.com 

Nuts.com Valentines Mini Cookie Tin: Unwrap the joy of love with our Valentine’s Cookie Tin, a delightful assortment that promises to sweeten your moments. With flavors like Double Chocolate Chip, Birthday Cake, Oatmeal Raisin and Chocolate Chip, dive into the decadent world of four crunchy cookie flavors that add a touch of joy to your taste buds. 

Nuts.com Nuts About You Valentine Tin: Nuts About You Valentine Tin is the perfect choice for a loved one that takes their snacking seriously even on Valentine’s Day?! Each item has been carefully chosen for its unique flavor and nutritional value, making this tin a gift that is both indulgent and healthy to satisfy any cravings. Full of delicious Gold Chocolate Almond Gems, Lightly Salted Roasted Mixed Nuts, Roasted Pecans, Roasted Pistachios, this Valentine's Day treat is the perfect gift to help celebrate this lovely day. 

Aqua Optima Electric Kettle 

Warm up your loved one’s heart with a hot cup of tea or French press coffee courtesy of Aqua Optima’s new electric kettle. The built in Evolve+ water filtration improves flavor and reduces limescale, brewing a better tasting drink! Available on Amazon for $74.99. 

Sugarwish

Dive into the season of love with a personalized gifting experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone's heart (and taste buds). Sugarwish has redefined the art of gift-giving with a twist that combines thoughtfulness with the joy of choice. Your loved ones will be thrilled to receive an invitation to select their favorite treats from an extensive range of yummy categories. You can pre-select up to 1 product category to create a customized experience tailored to their preferences.

But that's not all! The power of choice doesn't end with you. Once you've set the stage with your selected category, your recipient can indulge in the fun part – picking out their favorites from that category. It's a hassle-free way to ensure that the gift you're giving is exactly what they desire. No more guessing game, just pure delight. Your recipient will get to choose from Candy, Cookies, Snacks, Popcorn, or Coffee & Tea and then pick their favorites from that category. Delivered in a limited edition Valentine's box! Whether they savor sweet, crave savory, or cherish chocolates, your gift will hit the right notes this Valentine's Day.

reMarkable 2 with Type Folio

This is a great gift for creatives! Replace your notebooks and printouts with the only tablet that feels like paper. All your handwritten notes, to-dos, PDFs, and ebooks are perfectly organized and in one place thanks to the reMarkable 2.

Dune Jewelry 

Dune Jewelry is a company that specializes in handcrafted jewelry made with sand, shells, and other natural materials. Their pieces are inspired by the beauty of the ocean and the bohemian lifestyle.

The Boho Stack Ring is one of their most popular pieces. It is a sterling silver ring with three interconnected bands, each of which can be customized with a different sand or earth element. Some of the sand options include Hawaii, Bali, Florida, and genuine crushed turquoise and shells. Each bezel is layered to a slightly domed, glass-like finish.

The Boho Stack Ring is available in whole sizes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. It costs $130.00 for the basic ring with three sands or earth elements. You can also personalize the ring with a gemstone, such as larimar, for an additional cost.

Dune Jewelry is committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing. They use recycled metals in their jewelry and they partner with 4ocean to remove plastic from the ocean. They also source their sand and shells from beaches that are not harmed by the collection process.

Norman Love Confections

Norman Love Confections (NLC) is a renowned company that specializes in creating exquisite, hand-crafted chocolate masterpieces, celebrated for their dedication to artistry, premium ingredients, and innovative flavor pairings. The Valentine’s Day Collection from Norman Love Confections is a perfect gift for the foodie on your list!

This collection offers a delectable array of treats, including Valentine’s Day Raspberry Bark, Valentine’s Day Red Hot Chocolate Bomb, Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers, and more.

Love Talla Custom Fingerprint Necklaces: The Rise Necklace      

The Rise Fingerprint Necklace, a radiant tribute to the cherished people who illuminate your life, just like the sun. This extraordinary piece of jewelry takes the form of a sunburst, inspired by the timeless song "You Are My Sunshine," symbolizing the warmth and light your loved ones bring into your world. Also, a daily reminder that even through your darkest moments, the sun will shine once again. This necklace has the ability to hold up to 4 different fingerprints and has quickly become The Ultimate Mom Necklace.  Shop: The Rise – Love Talla

M2U NYC Makeup Starter Box Set 

M2U NYC Makeup Starter Box Set is a great gift for anyone who is new to makeup or looking to refresh their beauty routine. It includes everything you need to create a variety of natural looks, and all of the products are vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free. The set includes:

• Liquid Blush in Mixed Berry: This lightweight, blendable blush gives you a natural flush of color.

• Tubing Mascara in Black: This mascara coats each lash with precision, providing length, volume, and a stunning curl.

• Luminizer (Liquid Highlighter) in Futurity: This liquid highlighter adds a touch of radiance to your cheekbones, brow bone, and more.

• Eye Crayon in Champagne: This creamy eye crayon glides on smoothly, providing a subtle, brightening effect.

• Lip Gloss in Crash: This versatile lip gloss adds a touch of shine and moisture to your lips.

Apres Beauty On-The-Glow Kit

The Après Beauty On-The-Glow Kit is a skincare kit designed specifically for post-workout, but can be used anytime you want to refresh and revitalize your skin. Here's a breakdown of what it includes:

• Cool + Glow Facial Towelettes: These biodegradable wipes are infused with cucumber, aloe vera, and witch hazel to gently remove sweat, makeup, and dirt, without stripping your skin's natural oils. They're also perfect for a quick pick-me-up on the go.

• Lift + Restore Collagen Eye Masks: These hydrogel masks are packed with collagen, hyaluronic acid, and green tea extract to help hydrate, de-puff, and brighten the under-eye area. They're perfect for reducing the appearance of fatigue after a tough workout.

• Après Mesh Bag: This cute and convenient mesh bag is perfect for storing your On-The-Glow Kit essentials, or other makeup and toiletries.