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Published Feb 01, 2024 • Last updated Feb 01, 2024 • 4 minute read
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Your husband, boyfriend, partner, friend or any other man in your life is lucky to have someone like you — someone on the hunt for a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift.
Though there’s nothing wrong with gifting chocolate for Valentine’s Day, we also suggest some less traditional gifts that may be even sweeter.
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It smells like Valentine’s spirit: Essential oil diffuser, Fern & Petal | Sage
Dapper and tapered: ABC Jogger, lululemon
Keep it cool: Large ice mould
Sounds perfect: SoundLink Revolve (Series II) Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Bose
Love a classic: Lindt chocolate
Massage that keeps on giving: Theragun Elite
Love them to Reese’s Pieces: Reese’s Lovers gift box
Spice it up:Hot Stuff, Baskits
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It smells like Valentine’s spirit: Essential oil diffuser, Fern & Petal | Sage
Why we love it: Essential oils can have many great effects aside from making a room smell like a yoga studio — which we love as well. Science shows that lavender oils can improve sleep, according to the journal Nursing in Critical Care, and as reported by Healthing.ca.
Essential oil diffusers can bring calmness to a bedroom, set the scene in a bathroom or help cover up the odour of an exercise space — a present for all. We’ve tested and recommend essential oils and diffusers from Fern & Petal and Sage because both brands offer high-quality products and are Canadian. We particularly appreciate Sage’s selection of diffusers and its lifetime guarantee.
Price: Starting from $76
Where to buy: Fern & Petal | Sage
Dapper and tapered: ABC Jogger, lululemon
Why we love it: These joggers from lululemon are technical enough to be worn during a workout but are tapered enough to sport every day. They are sweat-wicking and super-soft and come in three lengths to best fit your guy. He’ll likely love them and want more colours, perfect for future gift-giving celebrations.
Price: $138
Where to buy: lululemon
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Keep it cool: Large ice mould
Why we love it: A perfectly large, slow-melting ice cube or ball may exist for a glass of whiskey or bourbon, but it can elevate any co*cktail or drink. This particular tray has three spots for cubed ice and three for spherical ice. Also, if your partner is a scientist, biker or another personality that could like a skull, this mould is pretty cool too.
Price: Starting from $26
Where to buy: Large ice mould | Amazon – skulls
Sounds perfect: SoundLink Revolve (Series II) Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Bose
Why we love it: Whoever brings the speaker, controls the music. So gift with caution. This Bose speaker is dust and water-resistant, super loud and has a battery life of up to 13 hours. The speaker is great for picnics, barbeques, beach days, hikes and other fun outdoor activities that may face the elements, but can embrace the music.
Price: $279.99
Where to buy: Amazon
Love a classic: Lindt chocolate
Why we love it: World-renowned professional taster, Beth Kimmerle, said that Lindt is one of her favourite packaged chocolates because of its quality. She also called out Dove chocolate, but packs of those sweet treats seem to be hard to come by and therefore more competitively priced on Amazon.
Price: From $8
Where to buy: Amazon – Lindt | Amazon – Dove
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Massage that keeps on giving: Theragun Elite
Why we love it: Gifts are meant for sharing with the gifter, yes? A couple of chocolates here, a daily turn with the Theragun…The Elite Theragun could be enjoyed by most people as it can dig into and massage muscles. It’s quiet too, so you don’t have to announce it to the house when you’re borrowing this thoughtful and useful gift. There’s also the more affordable Atome Mini Massage Gun that we’ve tried and it certainly does the job.
Price: $549
Where to buy: Theragun | Atom Mini Massage Gun ($269)
Love them to Reese’s Pieces: Reese’s Lovers gift box
Why we love it: What to get the peanut butter to your jam? Peanut butter and chocolate, of course. We’re not sure which pair is more iconic. Reese’s peanut butter cups are delicious, but a box of a variety of Reese’s creations, that’s extra special.
Price: $17
Where to buy: Amazon
Spice it up:Hot Stuff, Baskits
Why we love it:If you’re looking to send some love, Baskits is a Canadian-owned company that ships across the country. This Hot Stuff package is the perfect present if you have a hot sauce fanatic on your eyes — which is great, as long as you keep the hot sauce away from your eyes.
Price: $75
Where to buy:Baskits
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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas:
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Essential oil diffuser, Fern & Petal | Sage: Essential oil diffusers can create a calming atmosphere and improve sleep. Lavender oils, in particular, have been shown to have sleep-enhancing effects [[1]].
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ABC Jogger, lululemon: These joggers from lululemon are versatile enough to be worn during workouts or as everyday attire. They are sweat-wicking, super-soft, and come in different lengths [[2]].
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Large ice mould: A large, slow-melting ice cube or ball can enhance the drinking experience. This particular ice mould offers spots for both cubed and spherical ice, and it even has a skull-shaped option [[3]].
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SoundLink Revolve (Series II) Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Bose: This portable Bluetooth speaker from Bose is dust and water-resistant, has a long battery life, and provides high-quality sound. It's suitable for outdoor activities like picnics, barbeques, and beach days [[4]].
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Lindt chocolate: Lindt is known for its high-quality chocolates. It is a popular choice among chocolate enthusiasts and has been praised for its taste and quality [[5]].
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Theragun Elite: The Theragun Elite is a massage gun that can help relieve muscle tension and soreness. It is quiet and easy to use, making it a thoughtful and useful gift [[6]].
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Reese's Lovers gift box: Reese's peanut butter cups are a classic treat, and a gift box with a variety of Reese's creations can be a special gift for peanut butter and chocolate lovers [[7]].
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Hot Stuff, Baskits: Baskits offers a package called "Hot Stuff" that includes hot sauces. It can be a great gift for hot sauce enthusiasts. Baskits is a Canadian-owned company that ships across the country [[8]].
These gift ideas provide a range of options for Valentine's Day, from relaxation and self-care to tech gadgets and delicious treats. Consider the interests and preferences of your loved one when choosing a gift.
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