Valentine's Gifts for the Men

The guys really get the raw end of the deal on Valentine's Day, don't you think? We expect them to shower us with presents and flowers and chocolates and diamonds... no? just me? Anyway... this year show the special guy in your life that you appreciate him with a seriously awesome gift!  Here are some of my favorites:

Bacon + Chocolate = Heaven

Go to the Vosges website and order their Bacon Chocolate Bar---yes it's true chocolate and BACON in a candy bar.  Sean and I tried these when we were in Las Vegas last year and they show up at Whole Foods every once in a while.  You haven't lived until you've tried this chocolate bar, and the man in your life will think you are the most amazing person to walk the earth when he unwraps it.  That heart shaped box with the questionable candies in it ain't got nothin' on this bad boy.

Now, for the manliest soap around:


From Etsy Seller Simply Scents

 That's right...beer soap.  This Guinness version smells great and is actually made from the bubbly stuff.  Visit Etsy to find more options--if your man has a favorite brew this would be a great custom gift that won't cost you an arm and a leg.  And hey, now he has no excuse for being stinky after the gym.

For the guy who really is awesome:



Via rowboatpress

And finally, since Sean has found a love of straight razor shaving and so now has more face products than I do...

truefitt and hill

Bonus--this smells AMAZING!  Very manly

I'll be back tomorrow with gifts for the little ones, or maybe just the young at heart!

Valentine's Day Gift Series

With the biggest Hallmark Holiday of them all coming up, I thought I'd do a little gift series in case you're in need of some inspiration.  Now, I think we should spread the love on Valentine's Day and not just celebrate with our spouse/partner/secret lover, but everyone we love!  So first up are gift ideas for the lady in your life...whatever category she may fall into.

These morse code necklaces by Rebecca Coagan Scharlatt are to die for.  Understated, elegant, and totally meaningful you can pick one of the designers words such as "Friend" or "Lover" or customize your own--I think "Mother" would be sweet too don't you?

Anything from Lush pretty much makes my list.  You really can't go wrong--yummy smelling bath and body stuff that is environmentally friendly and made from natural materials.  Some of my personal favorites are the Honey Trap lip balm-the only lip balm I use.  Makes my lips super soft!  And you can't go wrong with a massage bar-they have a TON to choose from but my favorite is the Therapy Bar.  The scent is light and warm and it doesn't make you feel greasy.  Plus--a massage is a great Valentine's Day gift in itself...hint hint.



Honey Trap Lip Balm



Therapy Massage bar

Since you can never go wrong with jewlery I have another necklace in this series. 

This owl pocketwatch necklace is so unique-perfect for the girl who has everything.  To be honest I could do without the crystals and embellishments but the pocketwatch is adorable and it actually works!  The necklace is by Etsy seller OwlandHourglass, and she has lots of other interesting things in her shop as well. 

And of course what would Valentine's Day be without a little chocolate?!  Local Philadelphia business owners Marcie Turney and Valerie Saffran have some beautifully delicious chocolates in their shop Verde.  My favorites are the Philadelphia collection but the Valentine's collection is pretty sweet too.

Hope this inspires your Valentine gift giving...stay tuned for the man version tomorrow!