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ASOS Valentines Gift Guide For Her

I was wondering what kind of clothes ASOS would have in their Valentine’s gift guide but I was surprised to see a bunch of quirky products besides just clothes. Actually, their selection was pretty spot on. I kind of want most of the products for myself. So I went ahead and rounded up my favorite gifts from their guide below. Enjoy!

Mouse Jelly iPhone 5 Case

iPhone case by ASOS Collection. This protective 100% rubber case has a mouse design with extended ears. It is suitable for use with iPhone 5.

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Geek Valentines: Gifts For Him

I love shopping for my fellow geeks. It’s so easy. Our thematic passion really simplifies finding the right gift for us. For example, as I have said before, I am a huge fan of Pusheen the Cat. So if I am gifted any pushed related items I will be as happy and content as a Pusheen that has recently eaten some pie and taken a nap. So if your valentine is a geek you are in luck! Focus on their fandoms and get something that is related. Below I have some top notch geeky gifts to get you started:

2-Player Gaming Mug Set

The last thing you want to do first thing in the morning is have your dishware cause a fight. That’s why we’re setting forth this rule right here, right now: whoever makes the coffee gets to be Player 1.

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Valentine’s Day Baking Tools

Alright, you have your Pinterest recipes – check! You have the plans to transform your living/dining room into an explosion of hearts, love, reds, pinks and whites – check! You have all the ingredients in the recipes – check! Now, do you have all the nifty tools that make your cakes and cupcakes in shapes of hearts? If you don’t have these, don’t worry! I have some ideas in this post that will help out in that arena. Plus, some love inspired tools to get you in the right mood to bake for your sweetheart.

Valentine Stamp Cookie Cutter Set

Spell out your sweetest sentiments with home-baked valentine cookies. This vintage-inspired cookie cutter has interchangeable heart-shaped plates for three different designs. Create a plain heart with a scalloped border, or hearts imprinted with “XOXO” or “Be Mine.”

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Kid’s Valentines: Heart Waffle Bar

This year you can impress your family with a Heart-Shaped Waffle Bar! With the Heart-Shaped Waffle Maker you can make five waffles at a time. Imagine the delicious toppings: whipped cream, butter, syrup, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, Nutella, ice cream, and sprinkles. The options are endless and, most of all, fun. There is nothing I enjoy more than picking what I want from a buffet. A waffle bar just seems like a dream come true.

Chef’s Choice M840 WafflePro Express Waffle Maker, Traditional Five of Hearts

With a new modern design and a unique “floating” top-plate, the M840 is the most advanced waffle maker yet. In as little as 90 seconds, you’ll be preparing the worlds most delicious waffles, effortlessly. The unique Quad® baking system lets you select the ideal flavor, texture and color. With a simple flip of the texture select switch, you can choose either fast bake for crisper waffles with a soft, oven fresh interior, or deep bake for a more uniform texture. This professional, heavy-duty unit offers a “waffle ready” beeper, “baking” and “ready” lights, instant temperature recovery for continuous baking, a non-stick deep channel griddle and an easy-clean overflow channel. The “floating” lid guarantees uniform waffle thickness and baking and ensures incredibly easy clean-up every time. This revolutionary waffle maker comes in Traditional Five of Hearts or Classic Belgian format.

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Valentines: Romantic Dinner Decor

So I went a little crazy with this post. I found too many cute ideas and had to include most of them. (Yes, this massive post does not mention everything I stumbled upon during my valentine’s saga. There was more, way more stuff.) So I kept the few items that would make the perfect decoration for Valentines’s Day. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend using ALL of the decorations below. It might look like a cupid went on a decorating rampage in your living room. A few of them will achieve the mood you are going for.

Beeswax Candles

Only the finest beeswax is used to produce these slow-burning candles. They’re made in Illinois by the descendants of a French beekeeper who settled there in 1863. His high standards still prevail. Virtually smoke and drip free, the solid beeswax pillars and tapers feature top-quality, woven wicks that ensure even burning.

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Valentines: Romantic Breakfast in Bed

That’s interesting, we usually celebrate Valentine’s at breakfast time or dinner time. I understand that we are usually working on Valentine’s Day but a special surprise lunch at a restaurant can also be quite romantic. It would not be fun to go back to work afterwards but then you can continue the celebrations at home after a light dinner :)

Today I’m showcasing some adorable serveware that would make a surprise in bed even more special.

Valentines Day Collection

Soft, organic shape, ruffled rims s and bright red heart designs give these pieces the homespun charm of handmade paper valentines. The sturdy, creamy-white stoneware provides endearing presentation for all sorts of foods, from breakfast to dessert.

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Smarter Living: Healthy Gadgets

Today, I have rounded up all of the new gadgets that create a healthier environment to live in. These items would be the perfect gift for someone who is a health fanatic. Someone like Rob Lowe’s character, Chris Traeger, in the TV show Parks & Recreations. Someone who is always on the run, taking vitamins, eating the right things, monitoring their heart rate and making sure to workout every day. So if you are looking for a gift for someone who fits that description, keep reading!

Bobble 18 oz. Water Bottle

This patented water bottle allows you to purify your water on-the-go. Made of recycled plastic and designed by Karim Rashid, the stylish bottle provides great tasting water thats filtered as you drink.

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