Brief History of Valentine’s Day:
According to History.com, the origins of Valentine’s Day are shrouded in mystery but it is influenced by both Christian and ancient Roman traditions. There are numerous legends as to whom and what St. Valentine actually did as the Catholic Church at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.
Lupercalia is a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as Romulus and Remus. This festival is celebrated on February 15th. At the end of the 5th century, Lupercalia was outlawed and February 14th was declared Valentine’s Day by Pope Gelasius. Another fun fact about Valentine’s Day is that in France and England, it was thought that February 14th was the start of the mating season for birds which added to much of the lore and ideas of love we associate with Valentine’s Day today.
Valentine’s greetings tradition goes back as far as the 1400s and today Valentine’s Day is celebrated in multiple countries by many.
Welcome to our 2023 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide!
Our 2023 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide features some wonderful sponsors and I just want to take a minute to thank them all. We included a mix of different gift ideas and hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine’s Day. I’m excited because our wedding is just 9 days after Valentine’s Day!
Steph’s Cheers and Jeers received samples mentioned in this post in exchange for being featured in our 2023 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide.
Swanson W/I/O:
Give the gift of calm sleep with Calm Sleep Waves by Swanson W/I/O which contains valerian, GABA, and melatonin to help promote healthy sleep. W/I/O(Wellness Inside and Out) is a complete line of mental health and self-care supplements that are Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Vegetarian, and Vegan. They also offer mental wellness SELF-CARE which helps with sleep, mood, and cognitive support, PEACE of mind MUSHROOM which is made with adaptogenic mushrooms, digital detox: REST, RESET & RENEW which helps combat the negative effects of blue light to reduce stress, and more.
You can purchase Calm Sleep Waves for $18.99.
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Wicked Sensual Care:
Wicked Sensual Care not only offers Lube 101 but a wonderful selection of different lubes for many uses! This Watermelon flavored lube is water-based and sweetened with stevia. It is also paraben-free, propylene glycol free, vegan and safe for internal use. This product makes a great addition to a sexy gift basket or as a stand-alone gift to spice up your bedroom life.
You can purchase this lube for $9.90 and they offer tons of other lubes to choose from!
Render Goods:
These super absorbent modern dish towels are not only made from recycled plastic bottles, but they also have beautiful designs. The Poppy and Peony Dish Towel Set makes a wonderful gift. They are 16” W x 24” L and commercial/restaurant grade.
You can purchase this set for $23.95.
I did receive a sample of another pattern these towels are wonderful! Very absorbent, easy to clean, and decent size.
Zoya Toasty Complete Collection:
The Toasty Collection by Zoya features some stunning shades including Abigail, Crystal, Rae, Hattie, Elowen, and Ora. While this is a Winter Transition Collection, I feel like it’s also perfect for Valentine’s Day! This collection offers shades ranging from a light grey to a deep raisin.
Zoya products are designed for long-lasting wear, offer over 500 shades, are made without the “Big10*”, and are Vegan.
Head over to TikTok to watch an unboxing of this collection.
* Big10 free means Zoya formulates their products without Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Dibutyl Phthalate, Toluene, Camphor, TPHP, Parabens, Xylene, Ethyl Tosylamide, and Lead.
You can purchase this collection for $72.
Sweethearts Pack from Prosector Popcorn:
Prospector Popcorn not only offers super tasty gourmet popcorn but it is popped daily at Prospector Theater which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to competitive and integrated employment for people with disabilities. Prospector Theater is located in Ridgefield, CT and they ship their popcorn through their website.
The Sweethearts Pack features 3 bags of fun Valentine’s Day-themed flavors including Chocolate Strawberry, Belgian Chocolate Toffee, and Classic Caramel.
You can purchase The Sweethearts Pack for $17.
Head over to Tiktok to see an unboxing of Prospector Popcorn.
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Muzen Audio:
Muzen Audio offers a wonderful selection of OTR metal Bluetooth speakers, Button Speakers, and more. They even offer a few designs such as the Muzen Audio Metal Portable FM Radio Bluetooth Speaker-Pink. This speaker not only allows you to tune into FM radio but also allows you to connect to Bluetooth. The retro design is small enough that it’s portable but powerful enough to be used outside.
You can purchase this speaker for $105.06.
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Stepped Coffee:
Stepped Coffee is a brand that I really love! Each single-serve coffee bag contains 100% hand-roasted specialty coffee that is nitro-sealed for freshness. The packaging is made using compostable and renewable materials which makes Steeped Coffee eco-friendly. Their coffee lineup features Sunrise Light Roast, California Medium Roast, Odyssey Dark Roast, Driftwood French Roast, and Eventide Decaf.
Purchase a Home Basics Kit for $55.
Bumpas Dolls:
Bumpas Dolls are plush weighted dolls that are designed to hug you. Their weighted arms even form a heart which I think is adorable. They are seriously so cute and the four Bumpas characters all have their own backstory. I received Lucky whose backstory is the following:
“When Lucky smiles, the sun breaks through every dark cloud that may float into your day. All is well when you are within Lucky’s embrace. She shines brightest when she is held against your heart, offering comfort and total acceptance; whether you are good or have been a little naughty. Sometimes we are disappointed when things don’t turn out as we would like. But Lucky wants you to understand life holds many surprises, so smile and be nice to yourself. Know how truly special and loved you are… just the way you are. “Always talk nice to yourself and be kind to others,” Lucky encourages her special friend.”
Bumpas Dolls make a great gift for those of all ages!
You can purchase one on their website for $45. Bumpas dolls also are available at FAOSchwartz.com, LearningExpress.com Amazon.com, Macys.com, Walmar
Head over to TikTok to see an unboxing.
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BloomsyBox:
BloomsyBox offers beautiful bouquets to your doorstep. They offer a flower subscription service that offers seasonal sustainably sourced bouquets in three different options. The first is Bloomsy Original which features 22-24 stems for $44.99 monthly Bloomsy Delux which features 25-27 stems for $49.99 monthly and Bloomsy Premium which features 27-32 stems for $54.99 monthly.
You can also purchase a one-time bouquet starting at $44.99, they also offer plants, bonsai trees, and more.
Arden’s Garden:
Arden’s Garden was founded in 1995 and is a pioneer of cold-pressed juices. They offer veggie juices, fruit smoothies, shooters, fruit juices, and more. They were kind enough to send me a box full of goodies and if you would like to see an unboxing video, head over to my TikTok. The
Pineapple Apple Ginger was my favorite!
They currently have multiple stores in the state of GA but you can also purchase their items online.
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Sexy Chocolate from Functional Chocolates:
Sexy Chocolate is ethnically sourced and vegan dark chocolate that features a blend of vitamins, minerals, and trusted botanicals like fenugreek to help promote intimacy and desire. Functional Chocolate also offers other products that help with stress, energy, pain relief, and more.
You can purchase a bar of Natural Champagne & Berry Flavor Sexy Chocolate for $7.89.
Nadine West:
Nadine West is a subscription box that delivers clothing and accessories to your doorstep. Each shipment will feature a range of items including a few tops, bottoms, a dress, and a few accessories. They currently carry sizes Small-3XL and you take a style quiz which is a quick and easy way for them to get an idea of your preferred fashion. You then try on the items and return whatever you don’t want to keep in the provided envelope. They then charge your card for the things you keep.
Head over to my TikTok to see a few tries on hauls: #1, #2, #3, #4
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FunBites:
FunBites is an as seen on Shark Tank brand that makes eating fun and creative! These sturdy and durable cutter cuts food into bite-sized fun shapes. They can be used on sandwiches, veggies, sweets, pancakes, and more! One thing I love about them is they are safe for my toddler to use, it cuts food not fingers! They even offer a heart-shaped design which is perfect for Valentine’s Day!
You can purchase them on Amazon for $9.99.
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