by Lauren Rosker
Valentine’s Day can be a great day filled with love from family, friends and partners. You see people posting pictures of their Valentines all over social media or you see the cutely decorated Galentine’s Day parties and dinners. However, I know for many it can be easy to get down in the dumps about this holiday. Regardless of whether you had a Valentine this year or not, you will always be your own number one Valentine, so why not show yourself that! We’ve decided to put together a list of gifts that you can treat yourself with as a reward for surviving the craziness of Valentine’s Day. These gifts range in prices and styles but you are bound to find one that you can treat yourself with.
Heart Shaped Coffee Mug
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The cutest mug you’ll find and the best way to be reminded of your self-love every time you drink a tea or a coffee. You’ll also be supporting a small business by making this purchase!
We’re Not Really Strangers: Self-Love Edition
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You may or may not heard of We’re Not Really Strangers before, but it is essentially a card game that you can play with whoever, regardless of how close you are, to form a deeper connection. They have come out with many expansion packs and separate packs since the original, and the Self-Love Edition is one of them. This one is not an expansion pack, so you do not have to have the original game to get this. This edition has 51 cards to spark self-love and self-reflection and it is to be played alone. This is the perfect gift for you to show yourself that love that you show everyone else and to reconnect with yourself.
Madhappy Journal
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The cutest self-care journal. This journal helps you let out your emotions and work through them with daily prompts. It also works as a tracker to note your progress in different facets of your life, such as physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Since we’re still living through the difficult times of a pandemic, some self-love and mindfulness is crucial. Get this gift to allow yourself to have a space where you can just let out your emotions.
Cold Brew Maker
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Attention all coffee lovers! If you are not a coffee enthusiast, this gift may seem a little random, but if you’re a cold brew lover like me, this is definitely one of the best gifts on this list. This is the easiest way to make cold brew at home, and this cold brew maker creates 1.5 liters of cold brew! Every morning when you reach for your homemade cold brew, you will be eternally grateful that you got yourself this gift. What better way to show love than with a cup of delicious, homemade coffee?!
Boy Smells Candle
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You’ve surely seen these iconic candles plastered all over your feeds, and if you haven’t, here’s your chance to discover them. Boy Smells is a popular company that sells fragrances and candles “for every identity.” They are meant to be gender neutral scents so that regardless of gender, every individual can find the perfect scent for them. When we think of self-care, the first things to come to mind are typically lighting some candles, doing a face-mask, and taking a bath. Here is your fix for the candle part! Not to mention that these candles are incredibly aesthetically pleasing and will double as some cute decor for your room.
Engraved Gold Lighter Case - Are You Am I
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For all of my bougie friends, this gold lighter case is for you. This is a pricier gift for yourself but you are guaranteed to feel like a badass with this lighter case. Since it is a case, you can keep this around for a long time and just switch out the lighters. If you are not a smoker, you can use this for your candles (maybe a Boy Smells candle, wink wink) or you can bring it with you for when your friends need a light. The engravement also adds the cutest personal touch to this gift.
“I ❤️ Me” Zip-Up Hoodie - Any Other Time The Label
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What better way to show self-love than a hoodie that literally says “I ❤️ Me”? This is the cutest zip-up hoodie that you can wear around the house as some cozy loungewear or incorporate into a fabulous outfit. By purchasing this lovely gift for yourself, you’ll also be supporting a woman-owned small business!
Red Checkered Blanket - Lonely Ghost
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Lonely Ghost is another woman-owned small business that focuses on mental health, with slogans like “I love you, say it back” and “Text me when you get home”. This blanket is part of their new home collection and is claimed to be the softest blanket ever. It is also very stylish so it is a great throw blanket to decorate your living room or your bedroom. This is a perfect gift for yourself to snuggle up and watch your favorite feel-good movie.
Humanrace - Skincare Routine Pack
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Humanrace is Pharell Williams’ skincare brand that is made with simple and clean ingredients. These products are not targeted towards any specific gender and can be used by anyone and everyone. Taking care of your skin is so important and this simple three-step routine can help you out with that. This is a great gift to treat yourself and your skin.
Gifts from Shop Canna Style
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For my stoner friends: this online store will make all of your dreams come true. Shop Canna Style creates the absolute cutest smoking accessories and often come out with new themed drops. They recently released a Valentine’s Day drop which has accessories with hearts and roses on them. Otherwise they have items with themes like Kawaii, hippie, celestial, retro, mushroom and more. Gifting yourself one of these accessories will guarantee to make your sesh better and leave you loving yourself for getting it.
Flowers!
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If you’re not looking to order anything online, you can go to your nearest florist and get yourself a bouquet! Then you can look at this bouquet for (probably) around a week and it will fill your days with happiness. My personal favorite is to buy different flowers and put together my own bouquet at home because it allows for me to put my personal touch on it and be proud of the beauty I created!
Chocolates
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Another classic…chocolates! Head over to your nearest grocery or convenience store and pick up a tasty box of chocolates. Treating yourself to a nice box of chocolates is a great way to practice self-care. You can then cuddle up and watch your favorite TV show while munching on them.
That concludes our post-Valentine’s Day madness gift guide! We hope you have found at least one of these gift ideas to treat yourself with or at least a little bit of inspiration on how to show yourself love! Let us know in the comments below whether you’ve decided to get yourself any of these gifts!