Valentine's Day Guide 2023

I don't know if it's the cold temperatures that got me thinking about a warm night in by the fire. Or maybe it's because Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Looking for some great gift ideas for a loved one? A special friend? Or maybe even for your kiddos? Then you've come to the right place.

Looking for a personalized gift for your loved one? Than look no further than Groovy Girl Gifts. They have an amazing line-up of customizable gifts that are sure to be a hit with anyone you need to shop for. Take for instance this beautiful Valentine's Love Bird Throw Blanket. This blanket has a smooth mink touch on the front with a warm Sherpa back to cuddle under. To make it even more fitting it can be customized with your names under two Love Birds along with the year of your choosing. Available in beige and grey Sherpa.

Don’t be like the 36 million people who give a heart box of chocolates to their Valentine every year. At Mackenzie Limited, they know that decadent treats are the sweetest Valentine treats around. They have the perfect gifts to be shared and enjoyed with those you love. These petit fours from Mackenzie Limited are love at first bite! Delicate layers of moist cake filled with delicious buttercreams and fruit purees and topped with red hearts make these adorable treats irresistible. Packed in a beautiful gold box, flavors include: strawberry cream, truffle, chocolate cherry and raspberry.

For all of those foodies looking for tasty treats as Valentine’s Gifts, GourmetGiftBaskets.com has several offerings that should delight nearly everyone. For instance their Happy Valentine's Day Meat And Cheese Deluxe care package includes savory goodies for your gift recipient to make an Instagram-worthy grazing board. This gift contains three block cheese flavors, two sausages, a protein snack mix, mixed nuts, kettle corn, and two kinds of cookies for a sweet finale!

Nothing says love more than bacon and chocolate--a perfect pairing together! TBJ Gourmet, which is renowned for its premium bacon jams, has combined the world's greatest meat-- bacon, with the world's greatest treat, chocolate, to craft the ultimate confection---TBJ Gourmet Bacon Chocolate Bar. Crafted with 58%  gourmet dark chocolate, each square is loaded with delicious bacon & Alderwood smoked salt--the perfect balance of sweet and savory! From savoring a single square to satisfy a cocoa craving or busting a bar out to build a S'more, this decadent chocolate bar is guaranteed to win over chocolate lovers this Valentine's Day!

For anyone who likes things on the finer side of life and doesn’t shy away from tastefully sweet indulgences, Stella Rosa’s Premium Imported Brandy is the perfect addition for Valentine’s Day. Hand-crafted in small batches and preserved in a luxury glass bottle to deliver the taste of Europe directly to consumers. With three distinct flavors: Honey Peach, Smooth Black, and Tropical Passion. Stella Rosa innovates on existing trends towards experimental liquor and transforms it into a timeless experience you won’t find anywhere else. More than suitable for any liquor enthusiast on your list this year, Stella Rosa invites you to give the gift of luxury at an approachable price point.

Give your sweetheart a taste of Wisconsin with this assortment of cheese and handmade treats from the Dairy State, lovingly curated by Cheese Brothers. The Love is Cheesy gift basket is a perfect way to celebrate with your loved one on Valentines’ Day. Enjoy together or send as a thoughtful gift. All items in the package are locally produced in Wisconsin. Try Ravishing Rhapsody, Hello Darlin' Dill Havarti, Sultry Smoked Gouda, and Hot Stuff Honey Sriracha, paired with locally made sweet treats sure to send your taste buds aflutter!

Sleep is one of the top activities couples do together. That's why products that help make sleep more comfortable and enjoyable make for an excellent gift for couples. Layla's bamboo sheets feel like butter; they're silky and super soft. These sheets are cool to the touch, silky smooth, breathable butter that you have to feel to believe. They are naturally cooling' made with 100% viscose bamboo and pest/odor resistant. A fresh and clean sleep environment is proven to help improve a couple's relationship and love for each other, so what better gift than sleep?

Cuddle up with a Cuddleblend loungewear set from Hello Mello - perfect for snuggling up with your sweetie on a cold night! Hello Mello was founded to create trendy, comfy lounge pants that are fun to wear and easy to pack. The well-loved collection now includes pants, shorts, joggers, cardis, sweaters, hoodies, tees, and robes, so versatile you can wear them to bed and the office. Plus, all Hello Mello apparel comes inside a matching drawstring pouch, so just add a bow and it is gift ready!

Hadobody makes us feel so good about ourselves, our bodies, and the planet. Men especially love their underwear and super soft apparel that are fashion-forward and sustainable. While ladies have their line of favorites from the brand, they also enjoy gifting their men Hadobody clothing that they’ll wear and look good in for all seasons. Ethically made, chakra-infused clothing using sustainable fabrics elevates the mind, body, and spirit. It’s a Valentine’s gift that positively calibrates the heart and soul! Plus, cuddling time with your significant other is more enjoyable with these soft and comfy pieces that infuse your body confidently and purposefully.

Give the big game hunter in your life the gift he's always dreamed of! The CHARD #12 Heavy Duty Electric Grinder lets you make your own variety of burgers, brats and sausages. The 500-Watt motor, large hopper and food pusher allow you to grind or stuff generous portions of meat in a short amount of time, quickly and efficiently. The reverse auger function helps to prevent jamming and ensures continuous use. The stainless-steel cutting blade and sintered steel cutting plates can process up to 6 pounds of meat or game per minute. All grinder accessories conveniently nest inside the food pusher. 

Staying in for dinner? Make sure it's cooked to perfection with the NESCO Sous Vide Cooker. It provides you with the precision to cook your food to the exact level of doneness desired every time. The illuminated LCD display and sensor touch control provides users with quick and easy programming while the temperature function ranges from 95 - 203F° with both F° & C° modes. The process of vacuum-sealing food, then cooking it to a very precise temperature in a water bath locks in flavor and moisture for exceptional texture and taste. By using a sous vide cooker, you are guaranteed the perfect results every time so you can cook your food exactly how you like it.

Heading off to someplace warm for Valentine's Day? Make sure you grab your KURU beach-ready flip-flops! Just because a shoe is simple doesn’t mean it should be uncomfortable. By the end of a long beach day, your toes might not be happy with most flat flip flops, but the KALA is different. It anchors you to summer-ready style and supportive comfort so you can stay up and on your feet. Whether you’re beach-bound or just strolling through the shops on a warm day, the KALA is here to help you take it easy and keep it breezy.

For a fragrance solution without the flame discover Partylite’s scented wax melts for long-lasting and intense home fragrance. They provide up to 60 hours of luxurious fragrance and come in packs of nine cubes. Each of the fragrance melts can be separated and paired with other fragrances to create your own signature scent. Perfect for at quiet dinner at home without the worry of remembering if you blew out your candles after dinner.

Help her calm her mind and relax by elevating the space with the unique handcrafted candles from CocoBowlz. Choose from a collection of over 60 spiritual scents that will bring a new found warmth and depth to your abode. Featuring your choice of a bamboo cup, natural coconut, or two-tone coconut shell to add some tropical flair to your decor. Each candle is hand-poured in small batches with coconut soy wax and a wooden wick. These beautiful candles will seamlessly become a part of your daily ritual. They are eco-friendly, burn clean, have a lasting burn time of up to 50 hours.

Who does not love scented candles!? This Valentine’s Day set the mood by gifting that “someone” special a delicious smelling candle that says, “LOVE YOU. MEAN IT!” Moonlight Makers candles offer a clean burn thanks to an all-natural cotton wick. This hand-poured small batch candle tin is sure to relax anyone who smells it.

Don’t tell someone you LOVE THEM this V-Day … SHOW THEM by gifting them a one-of-a-kind, custom blanket with their favorite furry, four-legged friend’s picture right on it! What could be better than wrapping that someone special in a custom pet blanket with their favorite pets love? Cuddle Clones custom pet blankets are fantastic for snuggling on the couch, by the fireplace, or in bed!  This thoughtful and personalized gift says much more than words could ever say! Cuddle Clones custom pet blankets come in your choice of  50" x 60" or 60" x 80"! They are made from 100% polyester featuring an incredibly soft Sherpa fleece backside.

As our favorite rom coms have taught us, it’s not just about the gift, but the thought that goes into it. Mixbook makes it fun and easy to be thoughtful with photo books that are the perfect expression of your love, a Valentine’s Day gifting experience that will leave a lasting impression on your partner, your crush or your favorite gal pal without breaking the bank. Just download the Mixbook app (or hop online to Mixbook.com), upload your favorite photo memories. Choose your perfect match from one of the customizable designs and add personal touches. Design tools will help with templates, photo placement, orientation, layout selection, helping you bring your unique love story to life!

Coppa Cocktails are packed with natural flavors and premium spirits to offer a high-quality cocktail experience that is fun, easy, and delicious. With its gorgeous shaker-inspired bottle and decorative floral elements, Coppa Cocktails were created to spread love, laughter, cocktails, and sunshine to all parts of the world where celebration is due. Coppa Cocktails are ready to serve and perfect for a date night in with your loved one to celebrate this Valentine's Day (or any day).

And to complete that date night in how about a fun movie to lighten the mood! Strange World is already available via digital download and will be released on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD ON Valentine's Day. I call that perfect timing!

Strange World introduces a legendary family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob called Splat; Legend, the family dog; and a slew of ravenous creatures. 

Gratitude Journals help users to focus on gratitude daily. Daily focus on gratitude has been shown to improve romantic and personal relationships in as little as 2 days. Life can be hectic and overwhelming, and we can forget to feel and show appreciation for our partners and loved ones. Spending a few minutes each day to reflect on how our significant others positively influence our lives can make a huge difference. Taking notice of the kind and thoughtful things that they do that are easy to take for granted can really remind you of how important they are in your life. Due to the custom nature of these journals gift cards are available so the recipient can make the perfect journal for their needs. Every book is customized by the user, printed, and shipped directly to their door. One for each person in the relationship is sure to make a great and meaningful Valentine's Gift.

The Quotebook Journal is the perfect keepsake quotable journal for all of the amazing things that get said in a family! Quotebook was born from a husband and wife habit of writing down all the hilarious things the couple would say to each other. As they had kids, the Quotebook got even better by recording all the hilarity of 3 boys in the family.

With Quotebook, you record the moments that matter to you, and relive them when you want a laugh or when times get tough as a reminder to live, love and celebrate the small stuff.

Gifts from Soap & Glory are sure to bring some extra pink sparkle to Valentine’s day! Bring on the scent sensations as you help her smell like roses & bergamot or coconut & sweet vanilla with bath and body beautifiers from Soap & Glory. Individual products and gift sets are available in store and online at Walgreens.

BeeSpa is an incredible all-natural skin cream designed to relieve dry, cracked skin quickly and naturally. Carefully crafted with 16% beeswax, BeeSpa products carry anti-inflammatory properties, and work to moisturize all skin - no matter how dry!  A natural, fresh addition to your self-care routine, BeeSpa provides the spa experience from your home, while simultaneously soothing cracked, irritated skin - perfect for date night!

Skip the box of chocolates this year and give your Valentine, Galentine (or even yourself!) a sweet treat everyone will love with Molly Bz gourmet cookies!  Select from a line of fun, imaginative, and explosive flavor combinations infused with tasty non-alcoholic extracts!  Going for that chocolate-covered cherries taste? We suggest Molly Bz' BE Cordial, which are oversized cookies made with Ghirardelli® semi-sweet chocolate, and maraschino cherry halves, topped with a cherry and amaretto extract. For best results, warm for 20 seconds in the microwave for that out-of-the-oven taste!

Make breakfast in bed a breeze with Happy Grub Instant Pancake Mix. Squeezable pancake mix is just what you need to create the perfectly shaped heart or XOXO pancakes on your skillet! Happy Grub provides a variety of flavors from Banana, Apple Cinnamon, Whole Wheat, and Buttermilk. Just add water to your mix and whipping up pancakes never became easier!

Don't get caught indulging on unhealthy snacks before your big Valentine's Day dinner! Instead open up a bag of Tomato Chips from Just Pure Foods. These 100% Dehydrated, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Nut-Free, Farm Fresh, Allergen-Free, Calorie Conscious, Keto Friendly and Non-GMO snacks can provide a boost of healthy energy without adding the calories found in other delicious snacks.

You can check out my 2022 Valentine's Day Guide for even more great ideas!