{"id":28631,"date":"2017-02-03T12:45:20","date_gmt":"2017-02-03T17:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/?p=28631"},"modified":"2022-02-08T11:52:46","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T16:52:46","slug":"valentines-day-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2017\/02\/valentines-day-gift-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"Valentine&#8217;s Day Gift Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine&#8217;s Day is quickly approaching and it feels like we just wrapped the December holiday season. When it comes to Valentines gifts &#8211; some go big, some go small, some don&#8217;t go at all. If you&#8217;re in favor of gifts, it can be a challenge to come up with that something special after just exhausting all of your gift ideas for loved ones back in December.<\/p>\n<p>So I wanted to share some ideas to help spread the love around this year &#8211; I think we could all use a little more love right now, don&#8217;t you? My favorite way to show love is through cooking and baking <a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/valentines-day-gallery\">Valentines treats<\/a>. But I know purchased gifts are the preferred option for many, and certainly always appreciated by the receiver! So here&#8217;s some ideas for him, for her and for kids.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28686\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/valentines-gift-guide-him.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Gift Ideas for Him\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/valentines-gift-guide-him.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/valentines-gift-guide-him-387x600.jpg 387w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>GIFTS FOR HIM:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2khD52T\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Whiskey Decanter<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ksRAD6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Copper Bottle Opener<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jB8X5r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sphere Ice Molds<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jWcqaX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Minimalist Front Pocket Wallet<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kwEWD3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hydro Flask Water Bottle<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ksPJOW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bacon Letterpress Card <\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beanbox.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bean Box Coffee Subscription<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l12JrS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">YETI Tumbler with Lid<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jwM82T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Meat Loaf Letterpress Card<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kB1l23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Timex Watch<\/a> \u00a0 | \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l0EKJh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bamboo USB Charging Station<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2jHN1B5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brass Collar Stays<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jwHTEJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">French Fries Letterpress Card<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kW9NGc\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chemex Glass Coffee Maker<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2kwGgG4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Secret Wash Shirt<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 | \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2kpI8P3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Weekender Bag<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>MY FAVORITE PICKS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jB8X5r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sphere Ice Molds<\/a><\/strong>: these molds take drinks to a whole new level of cool. Water is transformed into ball shaped ice cubes that melt slowly into, say a glass of whiskey, or whatever is his drink of choice.\u00a0BPA free and dishwasher safe.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beanbox.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bean Box Coffee Subscription<\/a><\/strong>: for the guy who loves coffee, this is the ultimate way to try new blends. Sample sized bags of freshly roasted coffees from Seattle&#8217;s top-rated, small-batch roasters, mailed to your guy once a month. I gave a subscription to my husband for his birthday and we both loved it so much that we gifted it to my dad for Christmas. Pair this with the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kW9NGc\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chemex Glass Coffee Maker<\/a> and you&#8217;ll have a pour-over coffee that rivals any coffee shop around.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2kwGgG4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Secret Wash Shirt<\/a><\/strong>: you can&#8217;t go wrong with these shirts. So soft and comfy that your guy will actually want to wear it. In an array of patterns and plaids, they pair nicely with jeans now and will work with shorts once the weather warms up. Just roll up the sleeves and go.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28687\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/valentines-gift-guide-kids.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Gift Ideas for Kids\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/valentines-gift-guide-kids.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/valentines-gift-guide-kids-387x600.jpg 387w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>GIFTS FOR KIDS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kWb0gP\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cherry Cupcake Scratch and Sniff Cards<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kWwJFw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bashful Beige Bunny<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2krBji7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heart Sunglasses<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jYpSOc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Valentine Tattoo Cards<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kWmb9j\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pete the Cat Valentine&#8217;s Book<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l1XTuj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Stripes The Long Earred Bunny<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kv78Xq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ridley&#8217;s Magic Set<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l2qqQO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Inspiration Art Case<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ki1Mwd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PlayShapes Building Blocks<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kXKvvp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mermaid Doll<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2k9Su6X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Glitter Emoji Purse<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jIz5a0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">In My Heart Book<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l3x6Ph\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Strawberry Scratch and Sniff Cards<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>MY FAVORITE PICKS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kWwJFw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bashful Beige Bunny<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; this brand of stuffed animals is the best, so soft and furry and lovable. My daughter is attached to her <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kxfzBK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">mumble puppy<\/a> &#8211; it&#8217;s been her favorite since she was teeny tiny.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kWmb9j\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pete the Cat- Valentine&#8217;s Day Is Cool<\/a><\/strong>: Pete The Cat books are always a big win in our house because they&#8217;re great for beginning readers. This one is cute for Valentine&#8217;s Day &#8211; but our current favorite is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jGiB6Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pete The Cat and the Missing Cupcakes<\/a> with its rhyming rhythm and adorable cupcake theme!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l2qqQO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Inspiration Art Case<\/a><\/strong>: a suitcase full of washable crayons, markers and colored pencils to keep them creating for hours. My daughter has had this art case for over a year and it&#8217;s still a go-to favorite. The suitcase container makes cleanup and storage a snap &#8211; plus it&#8217;s easy to tote along.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jIz5a0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">In My Heart Book<\/a><\/strong>: this book made me misty-eyed the first time I read it. With beautiful illustrations, it covers emotions in a way that both you and your little one will love. It&#8217;s such a good one!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28685\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/valentines-gift-guide-her.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Gift Ideas for Her\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/valentines-gift-guide-her.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/valentines-gift-guide-her-387x600.jpg 387w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>GIFTS FOR HER:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kREwYU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sweet Talk Pen Set<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kWoQzS\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Valentine Cookie Cutter Set<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jB1LGt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hugs and Kisses Ring<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2khGA9F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Love Potion Tumbler<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2l36RbR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">J Crew Scarf<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kwwFPE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Heart Bracelet<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kW2zlA\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nested Heart Cookie Cutters<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jYkZnX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pink Hearts Confetti Push Popper<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jXK6rk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Beats<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kW3iDl\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Eyelashes Mug<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ksoBzq\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Copper Bunny Ring Holder<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ksRED3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Heart Canvas Tote Bag<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kVMMmG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">After This Pizza Bottle<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2kmM2YX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jill Sunglasses<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kW6Y8d\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Heart Shaped Marshmallows<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kW3r9S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Complement Greeting Card Set<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kRz3S2\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Heart Shaped Waffle Iron<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 | \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kRx4gy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mimimalist Necklace<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 | \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ksQZ4h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kate Spade Eat Cake For Breakfast Tumbler<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 | \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2jKKYfC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pink Packable Jacket<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2jBfhKx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Viktor &amp; Rolf Flowerbomb<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2k4f3tY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heart Stud Earrings<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This list has you covered for everyone from your sister to your best friend and back. Who can resist all the pink cuteness, especially that adorable <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kW3iDl\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Eyelashes Mug<\/a>! And no one will shy away from a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kW3r9S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">complement card<\/a> declaring you are better than unicorns and sparkles, combined!  <\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;d love to hear what you&#8217;re planning for Valentine&#8217;s Day! Share your traditions and gift ideas with us in the comment section. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #a5a5a5; font-size: 12px; text-align: center; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Today&#8217;s post contains affiliate links.<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Find recipes\u00a0and tutorials in our\u00a0<strong><a title=\"Valentine's Day Cakes, Cupcakes, DIYs and Desserts\" href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/valentines-day-gallery\">Valentine&#8217;s Day\u00a0Gallery<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/valentines-day-gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25611 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/valentines-cake-cupcakes-recipes-1.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Cakes, Cupcakes and Desserts on TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"630\" height=\"504\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine&#8217;s Day is quickly approaching and it feels like we just wrapped the December holiday season. When it comes to Valentines gifts &#8211; some go big, some go small, some don&#8217;t go at all. If you&#8217;re in favor of gifts, it can be a challenge to come up with that something special after just exhausting all of your gift ideas for loved ones back in December.<\/p>\n<p>So I wanted to share some ideas to help spread the love around this year &#8211; I think we could all use a little more love right now, don&#8217;t you? My favorite way to show love is through cooking and baking Valentines treats. But I know purchased gifts are the preferred option for many, and certainly always appreciated by the receiver! So here&#8217;s some ideas for him, for her and for kids.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28833,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[295,212],"tags":[291],"class_list":{"0":"post-28631","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-blog","8":"category-valentines-day","9":"tag-gift-guide","10":"entry"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28631","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28631"}],"version-history":[{"count":140,"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28631\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34011,"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28631\/revisions\/34011"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28631"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28631"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28631"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}