Happy Valentine’s Day–to Everyone!

Given the continued misery of COVID in all its mutations, I think everyone deserves something special on Valentine’s Day. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but it should be thoughtful–and maybe fun.

Like a booze filled card from Betty Buzz and Aviation Gin.  The card comes with a 50-mil bottle of Aviation Gin and a 9 oz bottle of Betty Buzz Tonic Water. A perfect pair–so your Valentine can celebrate the day with a crisp gin and tonic.

Ingredients

• 1 Part Aviation Gin
• 3 Parts (1/2 Bottle) Betty Buzz Tonic Water
• Squeeze of Fresh Lime Juice
• Lime Wheel
• Mint Leaves

Method: Add Betty Buzz Tonic Water, gin and ice to a highball or large wine glass. Stir gently. Lightly slap the mint leaves in the palm of your hand then garnish glass with the mint and lime wheel. Betty Buzz + Aviation Gin = The Perfect Gin & Tonic Combo Valentine’s – NIPYATA!

Cleverfy: Shower Steamers

A Valentine I’d like to receive is by Cleverfy: It’s a selection of Shower Steamers. Starting at $19.99, and available on the Cleverfy Amazon Store, these were invented by the company’s founder, Helen, who wanted a pleasurable shower steamer that brought aroma-filled vapors and lasted throughout her showers. When she couldn’t find it, she took matters into her own hands and created Cleverfy. You simply place the steamer in the corner where splashing water can activate the essential oils and voila–you get the fragrance of rich gardens while you wash.

To follow my aromatic shower, I’d like the healing pleasure of Botanika’s Super Soothing Pain Serum with Lidocaine + Menthol, which irons out all the kinks left from my morning workout.  Unlike some surface-only products, Botanika penetrates deep to get rid of aches, pain, inflammation, and soreness at the root–with 1500mg of full-spectrum CBD, in addition to the healing properties of menthol, lidocaine and arnica.

Who wouldn’t love a gift of Mongolian cashmere? A stunning wrap–or a cozy sweater? At radically low prices? Check out Quince , a company that offers dozens of options, starting at a budget-friendly $50–with free shipping and free returns. (If luxurious garments of pure silk are your secret pleasures, Quince has lots of those, too.)

 

So what kind of a Valentine would you love to receive. A lush bouquet of flowers? Flowers can brighten almost everything, from a case of the blues or a prolonged Covid recovery. An innovative and efficient flower subscription, FlowerFix is the perfect online service to enjoy fresh cut flowers in your home, office, or as a gift to brighten someone’s day. Subscribers choose between a traditional subscription or a text offer service. FlowerFix is non-committal, text-based flower offerings, monthly wreath subscriptions, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly floral subscriptions. Receive big, beautiful, hand-crafted flower bouquets with up to three dozen stems of farm-fresh hand-picked flowers designed by the CEO herself–all freshly cut from the flower fields to fill your room with beauty.

 

 

Do you wish for a gift of intoxicating perfume? Or perhaps even an engagement ring? Keep in mind that Saint Valentine, who gave his name to the day we celebrate, has been associated with a tradition of courtly love since the High Middle Ages. So make your Valentine wishes and perhaps the saint will make them come true.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Feature Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash