Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day always feels like a long way off (I mean, it's still January!!) but now is actually the time to start thinking about it. If you live in a big city and want to go out to dinner, you're going to want to start thinking about getting a reservation now. Seriously, I have had problems in the past looking a week or two in advance!

I don't like to do anything too crazy for Valentine's Day (and heck, this year we may be spending it with a brand new baby!) so I usually pick a lower key restaurant near our house so we don't have to go too far in the inevitably terrible Chicago weather and so that we don't have to deal with overpriced prix fixe menus. We've done the cooking something together at home, but since Jeff and I are both not the most relaxed chefs (I usually have forgotten to do some important prep work ahead of time and am scrambling, and Jeff is usually so focused on following the directions he won't speak!) so going out is usually more relaxing and romantic.

If you've got Valentine's Day on the brain already, here are a few cute things I found!

Pink earrings / Mug / Velvet Slides / Kiss Graphic Tee / Silk Cami / Heart Bag / Sugar Rose Lip Balm / Kiss Me Candy / Travel Case / Heart Pillow / Bow Earrings / Silk Sleep mask / Cat Wallet / Coco Rose Set

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Valentine's Day Gifts for Him (Part Deux)

Gifts for guys can be hard, no matter what the occasion is.  This year, Jeff and I decided not to do Valentine's Day gifts (you know, cause my birthday is two weeks later so I still get presents ;) but since my last Valentine's Day Gifts post was so popular, I thought I'd update it for this year.

Scarf: Because he definitely needs one, but he's never going to buy one for himself.
Multi Bar Tool: Ummm, because it's the coolest.
Book: My almost father-in-law got this for Christmas and it's hysterical - all of the tips and tricks you need to know to achieve the art of manliness.
Krups Beertender: What guy doesn't want fresh beer on tap all the time?  Just make sure you know your guy likes Amstel/Heineken/Newcastle, since those are the only kinds of beer that can be used with this.
Moscow Mule Mugs: Moscow Mules are everywhere these days, and this way you can buy the glasses outright instead of putting down a $30 deposit at the bar and then walking out with one.
Funny Mug: So he can think of you every time he gets his caffeine jolt.
Silly Boxers: Just because it's 2014 doesn't mean he still won't need a pair of these.
Fancy Man Bag: So that he has something nice to bring on weekend trips, other than his backpack from college.

What are you getting your guy for Valentine's Day?  Or are you skipping presents this year too?





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Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

1. Jambox by Jawbone: A speaker that connects wirelessly to his iPhone, because boys like anything that's wireless.

2. Mini Robot Vacuum: He loves robots.  You love when he cleans up his crumbs.  This tabletop vacuum does both!

3. Polo: A red polo says "Valentine's Day" without screaming, and it saves him a shopping trip.

4. Ron Swanson Card: This printable from Etsy tells him exactly how you feel.

5. Apple TV: Wirelessly connects all of your Apple products to your TV.  Man approved by my boy, he was super excited when I got one for him.

6. Archer Season 3: Because what says "romance" more than a dead fiance coming back as a murdering cyborg? 

7. Heart Boxers: Super cute, and since he never shops he'll probably actually wear them.  Of course, if hearts are a little too girly for your boy, try some red plaid shorts instead.  

8. Rapid Beverage Chiller: This little guy chills a can of beer 40x faster than in the freezer.  Added bonus: it also fits a bottle of wine.  

9.  Homemade cookies: truly the key to a man's heart ;)

What are you getting your guy for Valentine's Day?

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