15 unique Valentine's Day gifts beyond chocolate, roses and wine
These Valentine’s Day gifts are sure to surprise and delight your loved one
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sure, you could buy your sweetheart the traditional flowers or a box of chocolates.
Yet why not surprise and delight that special someone with these wonderful gifts, from scented bath products to a decadent cheese collection?
Read on — and take your pick.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}11 VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT OPTIONS TO SHOW YOUR LOVE
There's still plenty of time to spare before Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14.
- Breakfast in bed tray
- Baking kits
- Sweet-scented body wash
- Grass-fed steaks
- Floral-scented candles
- Cheese board gift set
- Luxury blankets, sheets
- Custom video
- Tea assortment
- Online cooking class
- Online mixology class
- Plush bathrobe
- Polaroid camera
- Coffee mug warmer
- Hot sauce sampler
1. Breakfast in bed tray
Pair a perfectly cooked Valentine's Day breakfast for your sweet someone with a breakfast in bed tray. Enjoy a romantic, lazy morning stacking pancakes, bacon and eggs on a fold-up tray with legs for extra elevation or a Charcuterie-style tray with handles for an easy-to-transport surface.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}There are many sites that offer a variety of textured trays and some that even customize with an emblem, a cute quote, last name and more.
An elegant tray is a simple way to elevate your Valentine's Day breakfast in bed. (Emma Farrer )
2. Baking kits
Head into the kitchen this Valentine's Day with your significant other for some baking…or perhaps a bake-off competition.
There are tons of different baking kits online that provide all the ingredients needed to make a special after (or before) dinner treat.
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3. Sweet-scented body wash
A scented body wash may be the perfect gift for Valentine's Day, especially if you find a body wash that is red or pink to better fit the occasion. A body wash is a practical gift for a partner and something that special person is sure to appreciate.
4. Grass-fed steaks
If you want to avoid the Valentine's Day wait times at your favorite spot on Feb. 14, you can bring that restaurant-quality meat to your dining room table with the perfect grass-fed steak.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}There's no need to leave your house for restaurant-quality products with a fresh grass-fed steak that you can pair with a variety of tasty side dishes. (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Just add potatoes and perhaps some creamed spinach for a restaurant-worthy meal at home that you can make for or with your partner.
5. Floral-scented candles
Why not gift some candles this Valentine's Day? There are endless scents to choose from and with a quick online search, you can find Valentine's Day-themed candles that are decorated with hearts and romantic quotes.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}6. Cheese board gift set
Got a cheese enthusiast for a partner? Fulfill the person's dairy dreams with a collection of cheeses.
There are tons of options for cheese boards that can be sent directly to your door.
Cheese boards are a delicious treat that your dairy-loving Valentine is sure to enjoy. (Natasha Breen/REDA&CO/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
7. Luxury blankets, sheets
Valentine's Day is the perfect time of year to gift your loved one a nice cozy blanket for those cold winter nights.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Blankets also make a great decor item when they're not being used for warmth. You can throw them on the couch or on a bed to add an extra splash of color to any room.
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8. Custom video
Whether you are near or far from your valentine, a custom video is sure to bring a smile.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}There are so many different ways to create a video for your partner, from a video book you can make online, a video you put together using video editing software or a digital photo frame that you can load up with pictures of you and your special someone.
9. Tea assortment
Do you have a tea drinker on your mind? Give an assortment of tea packets, so they can try them all.
There are many tea assortments sold in stores and online. There are even boxes that include mugs and honey.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Gift your valentine an assortment of tasty tea for keeping warm and cozy during the cold months of winter. ( Hauke-Christian Dittrich/picture alliance via Getty Images)
10. Online cooking class
Want a gift that doubles as date night? An online cooking class could just be the perfect gift for your significant other this Feb. 14.
You can take the class together, share some laughs, learn something new — and the best part? You get to eat yummy food that you made together.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}11. Online mixology class
If a cooking class doesn't seem like something your partner would enjoy, maybe an online mixology class would be a better fit.
An online mixology class could introduce you both to a new realm of cocktails.
Take a mixology class with your special someone on Valentine's Day.
12. Plush bathrobe
Everyone needs a comfy robe. This also makes a great addition to a relaxing at-home spa day that you and your partner could enjoy together.
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13. Polaroid camera
Printing pictures seems like a bit of a lost art today, but it doesn't have to be that way. Polaroid cameras are a great gift that your valentine will be able to use to capture all of your special moments together. You can also create a Polaroid scrapbook to store your photos and display them for years to come.
Another great option is a Polaroid printer that connects to your phone through Bluetooth. You can then take pictures from your phone and easily print them as Polaroid pictures.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Valentine's Day is February 14 — and many sites offer an array of gift options for that special someone. (iStock)
14. Coffee mug warmer
Enjoying a nice hot beverage on a cold winter day is the best feeling, until you take a little too long to sip your coffee and it goes cold. An ideal gift for any coffee, hot chocolate or tea drinker is a mug warmer.
All you have to do is place the mug on the warmer, and you can take as long as you need to drink your coffee, because it will stay toasty through your busy day.
15. Hot sauce sampler
Does your sweetheart put hot sauce on everything? Get your special someone a hot sauce sampler kit for Valentine's Day for an unusual but unique gift.