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Forgot to order flowers and now they’re all sold out? Whomever you’re spoiling this Valentine’s Day, it turns out your local drugstore has got you totally covered.
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Low-stress V-Day gifts
It’s that time of year when the pressure is on to woo your favorite person with a Valentine’s Day gift that will send them swooning. But that doesn’t mean you have to stress about the perfect present or break the bank to find a sweet, thoughtful gift that will sweep them off their feet. Believe it or not, drugstores carry a number of romantic, practical, and affordable gifts. Whether you are shopping for your favorite foodie, workout enthusiast, or the impossible-to-shop-for partner who already has it all, these amazing drugstore gems won’t disappoint. Just be sure to avoid these Valentine’s Day gifts that send the wrong message.
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Let’s Avo-Cuddle Chocolate
$5.99
Not quite ready to splurge on the giant heart-shaped box of chocolates? Show your Valentine you have good taste and a send of humor with this whimsical chocolate set. Find out the 10 secrets your Valentine’s Day card reveals about you.
Meow Meow Tweet Pink Rose Clay Facial Soap
$8
She loves cats, she loves beauty, and you’re about to make her day with this adorable pink rose clay facial soap that removes makeup, oil, and dirt—and comes in the sweetest feline packaging. This vegan, plant-based soap bar is made with a slew of moisturizing ingredients like olive oil, coconut oil, Shea butter, and rose petals. Find out 25 more top gifts for cat lovers.
Seven20 Doctor Who Tea-4-One Stacking TARDIS Teapot & Cup Set
$29.99
Tea time is relaxing and entertaining with this unique 2-piece tea set that consists of a teapot and cup—stack them together to create a cute police box design pulled straight from the vintage sci-fi TV series Doctor Who. This is the perfect gift for tea drinkers, collectors, and anyone who adores out-of-the-box whimsical gifts.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Camera
$49.99
We’re so used to seeing everyone snap photos with their phones—dare to be different with this vintage-inspired instant print camera. Don’t worry: the cam features plenty of modern updates like a selfie-mirror, automatic exposure adjustor, and macro lens adaptor.
Victrola Bluetooth Portable Suitcase Record Player
$39.87
Music enthusiasts can continue to collect vinyl without wondering what to do with it all—because this portable turntable is a multi-media music player that features three speeds and connects via Bluetooth to play music from any device within 33 feet. Plus: it comes in a number of great colors and prints like turquoise, tye die, and a retro map. Share one of these love poems for every mood to really make your partner swoon.
Da Bomb Bath Fizzers Earth Bath Bomb
$4.99
Give your partner the gift of a luxurious bath after a long day with these natural, hydrating bath fizzers. This earth-themed fizzer smells just like a sea breeze, is free of all the bad stuff (parabens, phthalates, etc.) and, best of all, hides a fun surprise inside. Find out why roses are so popular on Valentine’s Day.
Beat by Dr. Dre Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones
$119
Your favorite Valentine can run, bike, walk, and lift weights without a second of boredom to slow things down with the help of these sports headphones—the wireless pair stays perfectly in place and powered up for 12 hours.
Top Chef stainless steel BBQ set
$39.99
The modern man doesn’t need a new tool kit; he’s more excited about mastering the art of cooking. Believe it or not, Walgreens carries a stainless steel set of barbecue tools that are a luxury quality at a really reasonable price. He can even put them to work to cook you a nice Valentine’s Day meal—like one of these easy, yet romantic dinner ideas.
Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue Eau de Toilette Spray
$54.99
“When asked what gift they would most like to receive from their significant other, 24 percent of men said they would love a new cologne, putting this item within the top three best gift ideas for Valentine’s Day,” says Kate MacLean, dating expert of PlentyofFish, who surveyed 20,000 people about their preferred Valentine’s Day gifts. The great news is drugstores don’t carry only the tacky, plastic body mists you smell at middle school dances. They also stock a range of high-end colognes you’d find at your nearest department store, like Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue and Calvin Klein’s Euphoria.
