THINKING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX... OF CHOCOLATE

Valentine's Day is days away and if you're reading this... its actually not too late. Last minute gifts doesn't have to be as blatantly cliche, as that teddy bear from your local drug store or flowers from the gas station. If you play your cards right, your Valentine will never know you were one of those people combing through the internet, days before, searching for a Valentine's Day clue. 

Gourmet Gifting

Unless your valentine is an avid chocolate candy lover, please, I beg you, stay away from boxed chocolate. It's unoriginal and requires very little thought. Instead, go for gourmet cookies, brownies, or a cookie cake. These are good alternatives for a Valentine's Day staple. 

This would also be a good opportunity to make your own baked goods and wrap it with love and care, using tools from your local craft store.

Subscription Boxes

No matter your valentine's wants or needs, there's probably an existing subscription box for that. Subscription boxes are trendy retail models that curates and sends everything from prepackaged hair care products to wine or shoes straight to your doorstep.Sign your valentine up, your treat, to a subscription service they'll really appreciate. Here are a few worth a try:

For Her:
Curlbox
Sassboxx

For Him:
SprezzaBox
Bevel

Time Pieces

A good watch or a fitbit are very practical gifts. They're safe but useful. Don't overthink it and end up buying something that won't see the light of day after February 14th.