Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas (Better Than Chocolate & Flowers)

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I do know I would sound unromantic, however one thing in me rebels towards commercialized holidays (like Valentine’s Day). My husband feels the identical approach, so we don’t do loads to mark the day. Every yr hubby and I nonetheless plan to remain in for our typical at-home date night time, however generally I cave (just a bit bit) and purchase him a present for enjoyable.

You received’t discover me shopping for heart-shaped bins of sweet or flowers that can die in a few days, however I do have a number of different concepts which have been a success prior to now or I’m pondering of attempting this yr…

Let’s Upgrade Valentine’s Day Giving This Year!

I really like days which might be reminders to inform my husband and youngsters how a lot I really like and respect them. But this explicit vacation has turn out to be a tribute to sweet and store-bought items that lose their worth after a few days.

We all really feel the necessity to spend some huge cash on costly dates and items as a result of a advertising and marketing group has determined that Valentine’s Day is a good time for flower and sweet gross sales.

If you’ll spend $160 on Valentine’s Day (the typical in accordance with Business Insider… does anybody truly try this?!) I’ve some reward concepts that can carry lasting well being and happiness, not only a momentary sugar rush!

Gifts That Say “I Love You”

My husband and I truly stopped giving costly items after we received married, partially for monetary causes and partially to provide ourselves a cause to be extra artistic and considerate with our items. As a consequence, I’ve a file with hand-written letters and mementos from artistic dates we’ve had over time that imply a lot greater than a field of goodies ever might.

The greatest items of all, for my part, are high quality time or shared experiences. This is what I’ll be giving my household this yr, and I might encourage you to contemplate it as properly! Here’s an inventory of all of my favourite experiences to provide as items, however I’ve some Valentine’s-specific concepts too!

My Favorite Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

If you need to give an precise reward this yr, these are a few of my favourite concepts that your recipient will love, and you’ll really feel nice about giving!

Couples’ Gift Ideas

We typically select to buy one higher-quality reward we each can take pleasure in moderately than giving separate items. This approach, we are able to get a barely pricier merchandise and each take pleasure in it for months or years to return. Some of our favorites are:

1. Myobuddy – One of our favourite items ever! This is a mix of percussive therapeutic massage, infrared warmth, and myofascial launch in a single gadget. So stress-free and a part of our day by day routine now. Use code WELLNESSMAMA for a reduction.
2. Joovv – Another joint reward that has turn out to be a part of our day by day routine. Red mild remedy has many advantages (although I exploit it largely for the pores and skin and hair increase). This submit explains what pink mild remedy (also called photobiomodulation) is and why it really works.
3. Sauna – We name our sauna “the quiet box,” and escaping for a couple of minutes of quiet time and infrared warmth is a double win for us every day. Sauna remedy has some well-documented advantages and can be stress-free.
4. Wine – Wine is already a well-liked Valentine’s Day Gift, however many wines comprise added sugars, synthetic colours or flavors, or another unusual stuff you wouldn’t look forward to finding in wine. We’re large wine followers, however now we persist with Dry Farm Wines, that are lab-tested, decrease alcohol, sugar-free, and don’t have any questionable components.
5. Chemex – I really like our glass Chemex coffeemaker. It makes coffeehouse high quality pour-over espresso at house.
6. Alitura Face & Body – This line makes use of the most effective natural skincare substances you possibly can think about, plus the unisex scent means we are able to each use it, which suggests much less to retailer on the lavatory counter! (Use the code WELLNESS for 20% off.)
7. Q&A a Day for Couples Book – A e-book with a query a day for {couples} to learn and reply collectively. (It is a follow-up to the favored Q&A a Day for Kids e-book.) A terrific dialog starter and enjoyable 5-minute day by day exercise.

For Her:

1. Shiatsu Massage Pillow – Less than the worth of 1 precise therapeutic massage and SO stress-free!
2. Organic Cotton Robe – I received this natural cotton gown for Christmas and adore it! So delicate, and the belt is hooked up so I don’t lose it.
3. Royally Flawless Facial Moisturizer – Give the reward of beautiful pores and skin! I really like this facial oil with the best high quality substances and no junk!
4. RTIC Tumbler – I really like this for cold and hot drinks, and it’s a reusable non-plastic drink cup.
5. 10,000 Lux Happy Light – Feel blue this winter? I exploit this super-bright “happy light” to maintain my cortisol ranges wholesome.
6. Dry Brush – Brushing isn’t only for hair and tooth. Brushing pores and skin may help it keep easy, supple, and will enhance collagen.
7. French Press Coffee Maker – Nothing says love greater than espresso! (Coffee = my love language!)
8. Pique Tea – If espresso’s not her factor or she likes to combine it up! This tea tastes scrumptious and helps intestine well being as properly. Share with our recipe to a Matcha Tea Latte.
9. Grown-up Coloring Book and Markers – Grown-up coloring books are nonetheless well-liked, and research present coloring might cut back stress ranges.

For Him:

1. Fire Starter Kit – He can “light your fire” actually with this device to begin fires with out matches or a lighter.
2. Smartwool Socks – Warm socks which might be nice for summer time or winter.
3. Surefire Flashlight – Really high-quality pocket flashlight.
4. Wine Aerator – Wine = one in all my husband’s love languages!
5. Beard Oil– Great choice for the bearded man in your life!
6. Defender Pad – Protect his lap from EMFs when he makes use of the laptop computer.
7. Tactical Pen – More than only a pen, it really works in all circumstances and may break a automobile window if an individual is trapped.
8. Whiskey Stones – Freeze these rocks to make use of instead of ice in drinks “on the rocks.”
9. JuneShine – They brew sustainable, clear, and insanely scrumptious arduous kombucha.
10. Spices – Flavorful spices created by my pal and feminine world champion boxer, Laila Ali.

Homemade Gift Ideas

Rather make a present? Try these straightforward selfmade items:

1. A Great Massage – Get this digital therapeutic massage course and discover ways to give your love an excellent therapeutic massage at house! Cheaper than a therapeutic massage package deal and nice since you additionally get high quality time collectively! Don’t fear; it’s all PG-rated! Make selfmade therapeutic massage butter to go together with the reward!
2. Homemade Chocolate: If you’ll do the chocolate factor, why not make some gourmand chocolate that’s truly good for you? This is my favourite selfmade recipe made with cocoa butter and uncooked honey. You also can high it with a little bit of sea salt for a salted model or add a drop of food-grade peppermint important oil for a mint taste. This recipe additionally works very well for making chocolate-covered strawberries (or different fruit) or as a magic shell topping for selfmade ice cream.
3. A Creative and Fun Date: I share my 7 high favourite uncommon date concepts on this submit, however something that will get you out of the home and breaks up the norm could be enjoyable. I as soon as made a scavenger hunt for my husband the place he received one clue when he received in his automobile after work, and every clue led him to a brand new clue till he lastly received to the date place (picnic exterior and we performed frisbee). In the long term, it is going to be the artistic dates and the time spent collectively that they bear in mind, not the costly items or dates!
4. Homemade Lotion Bars: Lotion bars are an excellent reward thought for Valentine’s Day. They are fully pure and could be custom-made for males or girls. Make in silicone molds in any form to create a bouquet of lotion bar flowers (with a mildew like this one) or persist with a easy bar for guys (like this one).
5. Dried Flower Art: If Mom loves recent flowers, dry a number of the blooms and make a sentimental reward that lasts.

How do you have a good time Valentine’s Day? Do any of those concepts sound like one thing you’ll attempt? Share under!