Sweet Socks for Everyone In Your Crew
This colorful line of socks was founded by John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, and his father. We love that the family-owned business employs people with different abilities and gives back 5 percent of its earnings to the Special Olympics.
The site has hundreds of styles and each order comes with a handwritten note from John. The V-Day gift set comes with three socks for him or her (Let’s Avo-Cuddle is our fave) but there are lots of other styles to choose from too, ranging from Down Syndrome and Autism awareness to socks inspired by pets, food and drink and more. Valentine’s Gift Bag for Her (3 pairs for $34.99) or Him (2 pairs for $24.99), johnscrazysocks.com
Tea Time
Create a custom loose tea blend made with organic ingredients by Dream Tea NYC. Start with a black tea base of lavender, sage and thyme and mix in things like orange, vanilla and caramel to make a personalized tea with “inspiration” or another word of your choice as the secret ingredient on a cute label. Each tin is personalized with the recipient’s name and there’s packaging just for V-Day and other occasions, too. Custom Tea Blend, Dream Tea NYC, $36 for 40 cups of tea, dreamteanyc.com.
For Staying In
The classic Comfy wearable blanket is all about keeping warm and cozy. The winter staple comes in two one-size-fits-all versions for kids and adults. Its plush microfiber exterior and sherpa-lined interior are extra soft for movie nights on the couch and lazy days at home. The Comfy Original, $49.99 for adults and $42.99 for kids, the comfy.com
Because It’s Time to Frame the Kids’ School Pics
What’s better than a favorite pic in an elevated frame? The simple designs in this classic line from American Flat blend into every kind of decor. Whether you’re framing the kids’ 5×7 school pics (finally) or a favorite vacay snapshot, you can choose from plenty of sizes, styles and colors so it’s easy to find the right frame. Set of 2 – Classic Gallery Picture Frame with Mat, Galleria Collection, American Flat, $34.99, amazon.com
For the Kids
Gridiron Glow Up
Your football-loving kiddo will have fun tossing this glowing ball at night. The youth-sized football comes with glowing field lines to light up nighttime games, a hand pump, a charger and a kick-off tee. Glow Football Field Set, Light Zone. $34.95, amazon.com
A Little Cheeky
This new line of collectible reversible 2-in-1 plush stuffies flips from one cheeky food design into another, showing off their butts when reversed. Its 4.5” size makes it easy for kids to take on the go. There are 9 styles in the collection: Bubble Bootea, Bubble Bum (pictured), Cheeky Cherry, Cheeky O’s, Freezy Cheeks, Salty Squeeze, Sitrus Squeeze Straw-Bootie and Toasty Buns. Cheeky Chonks, Spin Master. $9.99, target.com
Build a Rover
This glow-in-the-dark magnetic building set is a fun gift for budding engineers. Kids can build rovers, motorcycles, and more with the 30 pieces in the kit. The pieces are lightweight, stackable, and easy to travel with. Clixo Mars Rover Pack, $49.99, amazon.com
For Creative Crafters
There are lots of charms and beads hidden inside this heart-shaped excavation kit. They’ll dig them up to make friendship bracelets. A guidebook shares the history of friendship bracelets and the significance of each color. Dig It Up! Giant Charm Bracelet Discovery Set, $29.95, amazon.com
Doodle Board
This writing tablet is like a modern-day Etch-a-Sketch. They can doodle, practice handwriting, or play tic-tac-toe before erasing and starting fresh with the touch of a button. LCD Writing Tablet, $9.99, amazon.com
A Way With Words
Flip a card and be the fastest to make a word from the letter tile pile. Hit the buzzer when you do to score in this game for kids, teens and adults that has fun categories like Same Name and Mix Up. Pik Qwik Word Game, $24.99, amazon.com.
Gifts To Treat Yourself + Your Galentines
To Elevate Fresh Flowers
A sleek ceramic cylinder vase from Montclair-based Urban Natural is inspired by organic linear forms found in nature. Pair it with a fresh V-Day bouquet or some dried botanicals through the colder months.
Ceramic Cylinder Vase By The Floral Society, Urban Natural, $97
For the Type A Dreamer
Take your organization game to another level with these heavyweight planners featuring customizable spreads for hourly, daily, or monthly planning. Each beautifully bound book covers six months and features sections for gratitude journaling, affirmations for well-being, morning routines and non-negotiables. Using strategies like time blocking or taking a pause in the day, these planners are as much about organization as they are about self-reflection and moving your mindset towards optimism.
SZN Planners $69.99 for a 6-month planner, $110 for a full year, szn-planners.com
For At-Home TLC
Made with hydrating marula and rosehip oils along with lavender and chamomile to help smooth skin, this bath oil will inspire the most relaxing and soothing bath ritual. We love that it’s made in small batches with pure essential oils, too. Lavender Bath Oil with Marula Oil, Rosehip Oil, Jojoba Oil, Chamomile Extract, Bootleg Bath, $19.95
For Personalized Pampering
From hydrafacials to IV therapy to laser treatments and wellness programs, Ethos Aesthetics + Wellness offers an extensive menu of medi spa services. An e-gift card is instant and you can choose your location for the recipient: Cherry Hill, Holmdel, Somerville, Sparta, Summit or Morristown. Ethos Aesthetics + Wellness Gift Cards, myethosspa.com
For Easy Self-Care
Good for all skin types, Centellian24’s collagen ampoule makes it easy to add collagen to your daily skincare routine. Good for all skin types, it’s lightweight, absorbs quickly, and helps skin look and feel firmer while reducing the appearance of fine lines over time. It’s especially beneficial for dry skin in the winter. Centellian24 Collagen Boosting Ampoule, $29 (on sale), kbeauty.shop
For a Touch of Luxe Style
This celebrity favorite brand worn by former First Lady Michelle Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys and Meryl Streep is all about mixing vintage and modern styles to create unique necklaces and bracelets with custom charms. Build your own necklace or bracelet with a large letter or number charm in a range of lengths from the trendy Plaza Collection. Plaza Edge Link Necklace and Bracelets, prices for charms, bracelets and necklaces vary, lulufrost.com
Gifts for Him
Polos with Personality
These lightweight, moisture-wicking polos in fun styles and vibrant colors add personality to their golf and athleisure game. The stretchy polos are wrinkle-resistant and made with sun protection. Choose from matching his and hers polos for mom/dad and kids or couples. Build Your Own Matching Bundle, adult polos start at $59, sundayswagger.com.
A Clever Find
Does the remote go constantly missing? This standing case from 73 & Sunny is made with bright colors (some even glow) so it’s easy to spot the remote. An added bonus? The design makes it easy to hold and control. GripStand Remote Cases, $16.95, 73sunny.com
Better Sleep
This weighted mask works by combining gentle pressure with the sensory relief of darkness to help promote rest. The weight on the eye mask helps reduce stress and anxiety and can even relieve tension headaches. The weight applies pressure on relaxation points around but not on the eyes to help with a better night’s sleep. Manta Weighted Mask, $45, mantasleep.com
For F1 Fans
A passion project by designer Mark Haskins, LACORSA Grand Prix Board Game was inspired by the 24 Hours of Le Mans and classic racing games. In this fast-paced, strategy-driven board game, players choose cars and use cards to determine starting positions in a race. Players track their team and driver scores over seven races. LACORSA Grand Prix Board Game. $49, LacorsaGame.com
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