Sunday, January 12, 2020

19 unique gifts for Valentine's Day that go beyond the traditional box of sweets

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Chocolate is one of the most beloved foodstuffs on earth, making it a great choice for Valentine's Day gifts.

If you want to treat the chocolate fan in your life to something sweet this Valentine's Day, we've got you covered. Some of our favorite gifts online include handmade nut butter cups, a hot-chocolate scented candle, and decadently fudgy cake bites from Milk Bar.

This Valentines Day, think outside the box when shopping for the chocolate fiend in your life with these 19 clever gift ideas.

There is a scientific explanation for the human being's love of chocolate. A rich, complex food that of course tastes great, chocolate contains multiple compounds that can actually elevate the mood and reduce stress. These include the natural neurotransmitter anandamide, similar to a chemical found in cannabis. Eating chocolate also releases dopamine, your brain's feel-good chemical. And then there's the sugar, which our body craves.

So if you have an avowed chocolate lover on your holiday shopping list, it's your job to make sure his or her Valentine's Day is as tasty, happy, and delicious as possible by providing them with lots of chocolate. Or you could go beyond the mere chocolate bar and get your cocoa enthusiast friend or family member a great book all about the sweet stuff, a choco-scented beauty product, or a delectable chocolaty beverage.

Better yet, make up a chocolate care package with all sorts of great gifts for chocolate lovers. That sure would be sweet of you. (Sorry...)

The top 5 best gifts for chocolate lovers:
Decadent chocolate cake truffles
A hot chocolate-inspired candle
Gourmet nut butter cups in unique flavors
A box of soaps infused with chocolate
A chocolate bar inside a nice card
Check out all 19 chocolate-related Valentine's Day gifts online :


A hot chocolate-inspired candle



The Secret Owl Shop Hot Chocolate Soy Candle, $12-$30, from Etsy

They'll end every day on a sweet note with this hot chocolate scented candle. The subtle scent is perfect for the cocoa lover who also appreciates a relaxing ritual.

A sweet treat and card combo



With Love Chocolate Cards, $9, from Uncommon Good

Ditch the drugstore Valentine's Day card and go for this creative option. It looks like a regular card, but inside there's a delicious dark chocolate bar filled with creamy caramel. And of course, room to leave a personal note. 

A box of chocolate soaps



Box of chocolate soaps, $30, from Uncommon Goods

If they wish they could bathe in chocolate, this is probably the next best thing. These luxe soaps are filled with natural, hydrating ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and cocoa butter. Each one is infused with cocoa powder and oils made to smell like delicious chocolate bars. 

Gourmet peanut butter cups



Gourmet Peanut and Nut Butter Cups, $38, from Uncommon Goods

Rich chocolate and creamy nut butter is the perfect combination. Upgrade them from Reese's to these handcrafted, organic chocolates filled with all sorts of nut butters and other unique flavors, like birthday cake, matcha cashew, and pink chocolate cherry-chai almond butter.

Decadent chocolate cake truffles



Chocolate B'Day Truffle Dozen Box, $24, from Milk Bar

Milk Bar's unique, sugary treats make a great gift for anyone with a sweet tooth. These truffles are made of fudgy chocolate cake with extra chocolate chips and crunchy rainbow sprinkles inside. Each bite is seriously indulgent, perfect for a Valentine's Day nightcap. 

Amazing chocolate bars



Alter Eco Dark Blackout Organic Chocolate, $2.85, from Amazon

With so many companies making great chocolate bars, it's hard to choose just one to recommend. I'm going with Alter Eco first and foremost because I've tried about a half dozen of their bars, from the Dark Blackout Organic Chocolate Bar to the Deep Dark Salted Burnt Caramel Bar and beyond, and they are all amazing.

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