A Valentine's Day Gift Blog and Gift Buying Guide

Valentine's gifts ideas for men and women alike have changed immensely over the years but very few people know where the ideas first originated and why gifts were given on this particular day. It is believed that in the third century AD, Roman Emperor Claudius II, in an attempt to bolster his army forbade young men to marry but a holy man by the name of Valentine flouted the ban, performing marriages in secret. Unfortunately for him (but fortunately for romantic lovers around the world) he was executed on February the 14th in AD 270 in return or his defiance. Thus, every day since then on 14th of February, millions across the world present their loved ones with romantic valentine's gifts such as flowers, chocolates, jewellery and other special gifts. This day is celebrated all over the world signifying love and romance

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Harry & David
Sweetheart Gift Tower
Sweetheart Gift Tower - Original from Harry & David. This beautiful gift is filled with classic Valentine treats, including our new Red Velvet Whoopie Pies,$39,95

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Harry & David
Heartfelt Gift Box
Packed with sweet treats, including our famous chocolate covered cherries, this is a perfect gift for someone you love this Valentine's Day. $19.95

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Harry & David Valentine Gift Tote
This charming laced basket, made entirely from starched paper, is not only stuffed with classic treats but will make a great reusable gift. $39.95

Chocolate has long been associated with Valentine's Day as it is a natural aphrodisiac. Phenyl ethylamine, a substance found in chocolate is suppose to make one feel as if they are falling in love.

Harry & David
Harry & David Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate truffles are the perfect chocolate gift. $29.95

Hearth Song
Give your sweeties six solid milk chocolate heart-shaped lollipops, each decorated with love and individually wrapped. They arrive in a white gift box, ready to give. $14.99

Wolferman's Sweetheart Tote
Show that special someone how much you care with this collection of muffins, scones and more. A couple of sweet additions to the embroidered tote bag make this gift perfect for your sweetheart. $34.95.




Wolferman's Valentine Basket
Share the love - and pass the muffins. This basket of sweet breakfast delights is sure to set hearts aflutter.$39.95




Cheryl's
Chocolate Heart Brownie
A sweet way to say "Happy Valentine's Day!" Enjoy a buttercream frosted chocolate heart brownie. $14.95

Shari's Berries
12 Hand Dipped Berry Medley
When it has to please even the most discerning recipient, then look no further than Shari's Berries. Each strawberry is individually dipped and swizzled then gently tucked into a protective gift box, waiting for you to enjoy. $29.98

Roses have long been known as "The Flower of Love" because mythology proclaims them to be the favorite of Venus, Roman Goddess of Love.

ProFlowers
2 Dozen Red Roses
Pure romance, pure tradition, pure red roses. Send two dozen roses to your wife "just because." Send two dozen roses to your girlfriend to get out of the doghouse. Send two dozen roses to someone you love, because, with roses like these, they're sure to love you back. $29.99


ProFlowers
What could be sweeter than one dozen beautiful ProFlowers Red Roses and 12 delicious giant dipped strawberries. Our radiant red roses couldn't be more beautiful and our incredible, mouthwatering strawberries are simply divine! Each succulent strawberry is dipped in milk, dark or white and covered with toppings. The end result is a heavenly two day combination of colors and flavors. $59.98

Mrs. Prindable's Gourmet Apples
Red Rose Jumbo Gourmet Apple
Declare your love with this beautiful silk red rose on top of a delicious gourmet caramel apple. Serves 4 $28.95.

Mrs. Prindable's Gourmet Apples
Beloved Hearts 4-Pack Apple Gift
Messengers of love. Who needs Cupid when you can send two Milk Chocolate apples and two Dark Chocolate petite apples, each with an XOXO or LOVE candy message. 34.95

Chocolate.com
Valentine Chocolate Pops
One Dozen $24.00

Chocolate.com
Valentine Fortune Cookie And Chocolate Bouquet $32.00

The Popcorn Factory
Monkey Love Fun Pail. $19.99

The Popcorn Factory
2 Gallon Gaffiti Heart Pick-A-Filling. $27.99

The Popcorn Factory
Really Red Popcorn Tins. $28.99

Posh Tots
Sweetheart Poof. Perfect Valentine gift for that special little girl. Sweetheart Poof is made of white tulle, covered with decorative hearts and comes with a matching organza purse. $49.00



Silver Plated Candy Dispenser
Keep a stash of small goodies on hand and on display in our old-fashioned style candy dispenser. $29.98


Personalized Sterling Silver Engraved Birthstone Necklace
A sterling silver medallion engraved with her name or special message makes a treasured keepsake. Personalize Heart up to 10 characters; Flower up to 7 characters. Each is paired with a sparkling Swarovski crystal birthstone (specify birth month). Comes with sturdy sterling silver rope chain with lobster clasp, all tied with a ribbon in a dainty little gift box. $39.98.





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With Love Angel Figurine
Holding a pink heart, this exquisitely crafted angel makes a loving gift for someone close to your heart.. $14.98

The Very Special Valentine Book
Searching the forest to find the perfect Valentine for his special friend Rosie, little Bunny Gray is dazzled by the jewels he sees - diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires. But the other animals help him see that all those sparkly things are not what they seem. "Never mind! The gift of love within your heart is by far the sweetest kind," smiles Rosie. Written in sweet, rhyming verse and enchantingly illustrated, this heartwarming book gets better every time you read it. For ages 2-6. $15.95




I Heart You Shrinky Dinks
This classic craft makes an adorable valentine or special occasion decoration. Includes genuine Shrinky Dinks film, a sturdy flocked white and pink sparkle tree, colored pencils, a mini hole-punch, ribbons and hanging hooks. $16.98

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Huggable caramel brown plush teddy bear comes holding a red heart with special words of "I Love You". So adorable and huggable, your special someone is sure to love this gift. Sitting bear measures approximately 8-inches high. $19.99

Figis
12 Christmas Treats For 12 Lucky Kids
he building blocks of love have never been sweeter! Give someone special these dozen gift boxes filled with fun Valentine's Day treats - or hand them out to everyone! Includes Sweet Talkin' Taffy, Red Candy Hearts, XOXO Chocolate Crisps, Jellybeans, Mellocreme Hearts, Chocolate Lips, Sour Gummi Hearts, Valentine Tootsie Rolls®, Conversation Hearts, and more $22.99


Zulily - Fabulous Daily Deals for baby, kids and mom. Huge discounts.

FTD
Godiva Valentino Bear. $39.99


FTD
Eli's Heart-Shaped Cheesecake.$34.95


FTD
Valentine's Day - True Love
Rose Bouquet - 12 Stems $39.99


FTD
Valentine's Day Godiva Valentine Heart $39.99



Simple and delicate, this precious .05 ct diamond floating heart sterling silver pendant is the perfect gift to please that special someone. One .05 ct diamond. Clarity:I2-I3. Color I-J. Eighteen inch sterling silver box chain with spring ring closure. $29.99


FTD Florist

A single red rose flaunts its vibrant crimson petals offset by lily grass blades and aspidistra leaf arranged in a square red glass vase, capturing your most romantic sentiments and offering a message of endless love. $29.99




Diamond sterling silver pendant necklace expresses your heartfelt message of love and affection to your special someone. Twenty-five single-cut diamonds. Eighteen inch box chain with spring ring closure. $79.99




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French Provence Lavender Spa Set
Just as lavender flowers transform the open fields of French Provence into a beautiful landscape, this luxurious lavender gift set will transform your mood. Two elegant wicker baskets are filled with fragrant lavender scented bath goodies, a wooden massager, and a loofah sponge. The kimono style robe and slippers complete the relaxing spa experience. $79.98



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The first thing she'll do when she walks in the door is take off her shoes if she has a pair of these. $34.95




Organize.com
Do Not Disturb Violet Lavender ravel Spa Kit
Violet's Travel Spa by Do Not Disturb contains generous samplings of the following "relaxation" goodies: 2.4 oz "bubbly" bath or shower gel, 2.4 oz lavender relaxation bath, body and massage oil, our favorite 4 oz. 100% soy candle infused with the purest essential oil of lavender (which acts as a massage or body cream, simply wait until the wax gets wet, then blow it out and use the warm wax as a cream you're your neck, shoulders, or any really dry areas great cuticle cream) and a fun matchbook, all in a convenient travel pack. $22.49


Organize.com
Personalized Color Trimmed Terry
Cloth Spa Slippers cozy slippers are perfect for the spa or at home. Made of white terry cloth, the slippers feature your choice of white or pink trim. On the top of each slipper, your name is spelled out in a fun script. So kick off your shoes and relax your feet in these ultra comfy slippers! $18.99


Organize.com
Personalized 3-Piece Terry Cloth Cosmetic Bags
Both fun in fashion and functional in form, this set is sure to please! The set includes a large and medium bag that are perfect for bottles, soap, hair accessories and other large items. The small brush bag is great for cosmetics and smaller accessories. You'll be amazed at how prepared you'll be with this set on all your travel excursions. $24.99

Personalization Mall
Wrap yourself in the pure comfort and luxury of our 14 ounce 100% cotton terry velour Spa Robe. For Men or Women. Personalization is always free. $59.95

The Kenneth Cole Reaction Men's Woven Link Bracelet is the perfect gift for your casual man. This unique bracelet's metal mimics the look of woven leather, making it a great way to spruce up their everyday look. Base metal with a brushed nickel finish. Lobster clasp. $45.00

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Get Lucky Dice
Getting lucky just got easier. Our set of pewter dice is inscribed with action words, body parts and parts of speech. Take turns rolling the dice and acting out the various commands such as "brush lips against back." Includes one wild-card body part best left to the imagination. $34.95

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He's your king. She's your queen. Let it be known with our couple's lounging shorts inspired by playing cards. Our comfy king and queen of hearts lounging shorts feature a "K" for him and a "Q" for her, along with a red heart icon, symbolic of your love. Fit for a king (and a queen), our couple's shorts may be embroidered with your romantic nicknames for each other along the bottom. $14.99

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I Love You Stones
The reasons are infinite, and now nine of them are etched in stone. One side of each brushed-nickel token says "I love you" and the other bears a compelling reason, from "because you're an inspiration" to "because I just do!" and "for always getting my jokes." Comes in a red faux-suede pouch. Stones.
$34.95

Figis
Hot For You Gift Basket
Perfect for sharing, this gift brings a little spice to Valentine's Day! We start with a lovely, heart-shaped white Cheddar, then turn up the heat with Hot & Spicy Beef Sticks, Hot & Spicy Peanuts, Sweet 'n Hot Mustard, and crunchy Sesame Sticks. Bright red, creamy chocolate Hot Lips add the final touch to this sizzling gift. Packaged in a handsome deep red crackle finish tin $34.95

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Hearth Song
Happy Valentine's Day Garden Flag.
Show your affection with this lovely Valentine's flag either inside the house or out. Flag is double-sided and has embroidered sections that really stand out. $12.98

Plow & Hearth
Candle Rolling Craft Kit
Creative and easy - this Candle Rolling craft kit is the bee's knees! Kids will love rolling their very own beeswax candles to decorate their home or create a unique, homemade gift. $19.98

Plow & Hearth
Heart Shaped Topiary
Watch Love Grow Our Ivy Heart topiary is easy to care for, and delightful to view. The 5" terra cotta pot holds both a living ivy plant, and a wire heart-shaped frame. The ivy is wrapped around this frame, resulting in a heart-shaped plant that will thicken as it grows. Place in bright indirect light and let soil approach dryness before watering. $39.95

Plow & Hearth
White Hyacinths in Red Ceramic Heart-Shaped Box
Fill the upcoming months with spectacular floral displays. Our fragrant Bulb Gardens come preplanted, and arrive in the first stages of growth, with blooms appearing in about three weeks. Our vivid red ceramic heart-shaped box is preplanted with three large (17/18 cm) white hyacinths bulbs. $29.95

The origins of sending Valentine's Day cards date back to the 18th Century. People used fancy paper and wrote their own messages or looked to a little book called the Valentine Writer for inspirational verse.

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