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Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is less than a month away. With that being said, if you have a special someone in your life (whether that be a significant other, a Galentine, or a kiddo you love) you’re probably wracking your brain trying to figure out the perfect gift. Well, look no further. This year, pick up a Valentine’s Day gift basket. While these gifts are a classic option for the day of love, gone are the days when you’re subjected only to those picks found lining the aisles of your local pharmacy or grocer. In fact, Valentine’s Day gift baskets have gotten so good, you might just find yourself placing an order for you, too. Below, we rounded up 14 gift baskets anyone would love to unbox this February. From immersive food excursions and a kid-friendly activity kit to beauty boxes and yes, even a classic set of roses (with a twist), we’ve got something for every kind of Valentine.
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Holiday gift shopping season is in full swing. And while it can be great fun to find that big-ticket item on your favorite person’s list, not every purchase needs to be a splurge. Sometimes, it really is the little things! From stocking stuffers to gift exchanges, smaller gifts are often the ones that show that we’re really paying attention to what our family and friends love. And these Amazon finds are all under $25! Plus, they’ll arrive before Christmas, which is a big relief to those of us who are shopping at the last minute. Just be sure to check that it says “arrives before Christmas” in green. It will vary by the location that you’re shipping to. Certain colors of a product might also arrive before the 25th but others will not, so be careful when you’re adding things to your cart.
Whether you’re on a budget, shopping for an office swap, or just need that one last little something, these gifts are sure to please. We’ve got something for the home cook and the WFH hustler as well as the camping enthusiast and the friend who just wants to camp out on the couch and watch TV. There’s a blanket you might just want to keep for yourself, and a propagation station that will surprise even your most greenery-obsessed friend. And best yet? They’ll all please your wallet too!
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Part of the fun of buying gifts is finding the things that you know your family and friends will love — even before they know it themselves. In addition to the season’s must-have items and the gifts your loved ones have asked for, there are also all those finds that surprise you. Even though they weren’t on your list, they’re exactly what you were looking for. And lucky for us, they all come from the same place.
Nordstrom is always one of our favorite holiday shopping stops: It has a long-standing reputation for high quality, it’s got a department for everyone on our list, and the options are always expertly curated. Items from Nordstrom have that ohhhhhh factor: You might not have walked in expecting to buy someone a silk pillowcase or pretty pastel ice pop maker, but once you spot it, you know it’s just the thing. From stocking stuffers to bigger ticket purchases, cozy blankets to kitchen gadgets, these finds are bound to be perfect for someone on your list. Including yourself. Best of all, as long as you order by 8 p.m. ET on December 20, you’ll get your gifts in time for Christmas. Plus, for an even shorter turnaround, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack are offering curbside pickup, which allows you to place an order and pick it up same day. It doesn’t get much more convenient than that!
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Major winter holidays such as Christmas and Hanukkah might be less than two weeks away, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to shop quality gifts for your loved ones. If you’re thinking all the unique, high-value finds have already been picked over because of Black Friday, think again. East Fork is one place where you can always find kitchenware and accessories that spark joy. Earlier this fall, they surprised us with the release of their famous mug in a new seasonal shade (plus a matching pie plate), which promptly sold out in a matter of hours. Even if you missed this awesome launch, that’s no cause for concern!
Why? Well, because the brand’s Appalachian Holiday collection is still full of plenty of practical and decorative gift options that look oh-so-cozy and truly artisanal. Grab your favorite at-home baker a new apron, or set your bestie up with a new bedside water carafe. No matter what you buy, you can’t go wrong! See some of our favorite picks from the collection below, as well as some items from East Fork’s best-selling pottery line.
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Despite being firmly in the millennial generation, I am sometimes put off by technology. For example, the thought of changing printer ink gives me hives. This is the sole reason that, until very recently, I’d never owned a printer or photo printer. It’s too intimidating. I’m also terrible at remembering to order photos online, so when HP offered to let me test their portable, instant photo printer, I said yes.
I still let it sit in the box for about a week, dubious that I would be able to set it up. I made my boyfriend help me, because his professional background is 3D printing and computers, so I thought that made him a qualified printer set-up guy. Luckily, all I had to do was download the HP Sprocket app in the app store, which gave me very clear instructions. There was no hefty instruction pamphlet involved. I connected to the printer instantly through Bluetooth and did a test print, which all went seamlessly. I was able to access my camera roll from the app and easily select what I wanted to print. No boyfriend needed (though he did hold the printer and marvel at how lightweight it was). Within 10 minutes, I had printed four 2″ x 3″ photos I had been wanting to print for my frames for YEARS. And I haven’t even told you the best part yet — it doesn’t require any ink. The ink is embedded in the photo paper. What a world we live in.
Honestly, I’ve had a harder time setting up my AirPods and Kindle. So for all of the reasons above, I want to gift this to my family and friends this year. It’s quick, easy, painless, and you get full-color photos printed without having any headaches. Sure, you might need to help set up the photo printer for your elderly grandmother, but once she’s connected to the app, it is nearly impossible to not be able to figure out how to print something. It’s maybe the smartest piece of technology I have come across. For example, if you run out of paper (the Sprocket comes with 10 pieces of photo paper), you can order it directly in the app — there won’t be questions about how to find it on Amazon. Although, you can order 100 sheets of photo paper on Amazon for less than $45 if you want.
The printer is a great gift for all ages. It’s so small that HP advertises it as being able to fit in your back pocket. Though my jeans pockets can’t quite handle it, it does fit in my sweatpants pockets and a small purse. It barely weighs anything. As someone who shares a one-bedroom apartment with another person, I can attest that the Sprocket takes up less space than a book. The printer also boasts a charge of 35 pictures, so you can bring it on the go to a friend’s housewarming or on vacation.
And if your giftee is a creative type, the Sprocket has a setting for collages. Your giftee can also turn photos into stickers (which is a great feature for scrapbookers) if they buy the sticker paper.
