Over the years Valentine’s Day has evolved past simply being a celebration for couples. Valentine’s Day is now an opportunity to express your love to anyone you care about, whether it’s sending a card to your best friend or hosting a Galentine’s brunch. This year, we don’t have as many ways to celebrate with our loved ones as we stay safe and social distance, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still show our affections. Sending someone a note or a special gift just to lift their spirits can be a great token of love and can be the perfect way to celebrate the people in your life this Valentine’s Day. Whether you live near to your friends or states away, sending a little gift someone’s way can let them know how you feel about them and give them a boost of joy that’s needed now more than ever.
Here are 11 gifts you can send your Valentine, Galentine or Palentine to show them a little extra love this weekend.
1. For The One Who Needs To Catch Up On Their Sleep: A Memory Foam Sleep Mask
We all have a friend that stays up too late and needs a little reminder to take care of themselves. This plush, memory foam trimmed sleep mask will keep your loved one cozy no matter how they sleep, and block out any uninvited sunlight.
2. For The One Who Loves Home Cures: Do Everything Salve
If someone you love suffers from dry skin or chapped lips, or simply can’t get enough of homemade remedies and salves, this 5-star reviewed cream will make the perfect addition to their cabinet. Happy customers have used it for everything from eczema to split ends, meaning your loved one is sure to find a use for it.
3. For The Inexorable Sweet Tooth: A Supersized Cookie
Chocolate has always been a pillar of Valentine’s day, but why not go further and give someone the gift of a warm, comforting dessert on demand?
4. For The One Who Loves Baths: Dissolveable Bath Roses
Beautiful to look at and luxurious to soak in, these dissolvable rose petals will delight your loved one as soon as they open them. If they love taking baths, they’ll be thankful for the excuse to break out this gorgeous package.
5. For The Chronic Snacker: A Personal Popcorn Popper
If your favorite person’s love language is snacking, this gadget will be the perfect surprise Valentine’s treat. They’ll love the power to have a warm, perfectly portioned bowl of popcorn to curl up with anytime they want.
6. For The One Who Loves At-Home Manicures: A Zoya Valentine’s Gift Set
The gift of some new nail polish shades can be the biggest blessing for anyone whose manicure supplies have dwindled in quarantine. These Valentine colors are sure to brighten up your loved one’s day and give them a much-needed dose of variety.
7. For The Cozy Friend: A Numi Tea Set For Every Mood
If you’ve got a loved one with a curated collection of mugs, why not give them something to brew in them? This gift set of 40 tea bags will have something different to offer the recipient every time they open it up.
8. For The Crystal Healer: The Crystal Zodiac
I always love giving people books as presents and this book will be perfect for anyone who has a love for crystals or astrology. The rituals and advice inside might provide them with a whole new approach to mindfulness and self care.
9. For The Candle Lover: Paddywax “Love Ya” Candle
A candle is always a welcome gift and this one is sure to arrive with lots of love. The soft wafting scents of tobacco and vanilla and the bright illustration on the side will remind your favorite person of how loved they are every time they light it.
10. For The One With The Skincare Routine: Mario Badescu Gift Set
Everyone could use a reminder to practice self care. This gift kit will be welcome in the home of any skincare enthusiast, providing them with a cleansing routine to practice every day.
11. For The One Who Loves Flowers: 24 Wooden Roses
You can’t get more traditional than flowers on Valentine’s Day, but here’s an offering with a twist. If your favorite person loves flowers, give them a bouquet that they can hang onto forever.
The distance between us and the people we love has never felt quite as big or daunting as it does right now. This upcoming Valentine’s Day can serve as a great reminder that there are still so many ways to reach out to the ones we care about most, whether it’s in a hand written letter, a Zoom call, or a little token of affection. Sending something out to your favorite people can help remind them that we’re all still connected even while we feel apart and keep us feeling strong as a community until we can see each other again.
