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Appreciation for your loved ones is a year round affair but when you get one special day that is designed to celebrate love, you don't take it lightly. You make the effort and show the appreciation you feel for your partner, your friends or even your family and let them know how much they mean to you. But in the hustle and bustle of life, inspiration takes time to strike. Are you scratching your head in search of an idea to make this Valentine’s Day special for your loved ones? We got you.

This list of gifts can be enjoyed by anyone — it is not specific to any gender. You can gift these presents to your loved one, your parent, sibling, best friend or yourself!

From basic to out-of-the-box ideas, here are 14 gifts you can choose to remind someone in your life how special they are to you.

Basic with a twist

Sugar bouquet

Flower bouquets are basic — not get your loved one an edible bouquet? Hold your money, sugar bouquet coming through.

You can book yourself one here.

Smash heart

Make it very clear to the person you're gifting this to that this is the only time they're allowed to break your heart — and smash it with a hammer. Smash cakes have been all the rage in the last couple of years and this heart shaped version is perfectly in line with the theme of Valentine's Day.

Heart-dotted bubble candle

Candles are peak romantic gifts but they're also the perfect gift to give anyone. We'd even buy this candle for ourselves. So if you don't want to celebrate the day with someone else, we suggest you treat yourself because self love for the win!

Out of the box

Hand-painted acrylic portrait

Having your photos converted into artsy portraits sounds absolutely spectacular! Personalised gifts are always more special and getting a one-of-a-kind art piece that's also super meaningful sounds like the way to go. Must we say more?

Star map

The starry alignment on the day and time of your choosing preserved in a picture — could it get more magical? We may not be able to see the Milky Way dotted with stars but a star map can definitely give you a glimpse at what the sky looked like during your special moments.

Forever rose

Roses may be considered the most romantic flowers but they're not exactly long lasting. What if you could get your loved ones roses that stay fresh for say, a year or three? Forever roses are real roses that don't require watering or sunlight and come in a variety of colours.

You can buy one here.

Pun-y goodies

Simple but cute, tell your loved ones they light up your world and how you're "mint to be."

You can get them here.

Customised games

What's more fun than engaging the wits in a fun game? This is a custom-made game that can feature anything you want about you and your loved one. It includes questions, dares and coupons. And since you have the option to choose what you'd like on it, you can create a fun game to play with whoever you choose to celebrate the day with.

Morse code bracelets

If you want to communicate with your loved one without communicating with them and make them feel loved even when you're not around, this is sure to do the trick. This Morse code bracelet that says "I love you" will be a secret message between the two of you.

You can buy one here.

DIY

A day in with your loved one

Taking inspiration from Rabya — girlgetthrifty on Instagram — and create a custom spread for you and your loved one at home. If for some reason you don't feel like going out or would prefer a more low-key, private setting, you can definitely exercise your aesthetic senses and pull out all their favourite food to surprise them with a day in — premium version, of course.

Hand-holding mould

Do you want to preserve the loveliness of holding your loved one's hand far beyond the moment the hands are connected? Say no more. This gift will save the moment forever, if you're careful enough with the finished piece. Lasting presents > temporary ones.

You don't have to stick with holding hands — you could also choose to do a hi-five with your best friend!

You can buy a kit here.

Book a ticket

Valentine's Day Couples Meditation

"You're going to be focusing not only on meditating together but also on diving deep into each other's minds, discovering or rediscovering feelings you might never have felt before."

Does doing a deep dive into each other's minds through mediation sound like your jam? Go for it! This is not limited to romantic partners, you can "bring your partners, friends or even family to form a mental connection like never before," reads the post. Sign up and strengthen your connection with your loved one!

Valentine's special at District19

Live sushi, dumplings, Korean chicken with the backdrop of jazz music — if you and your partner are foodies with a taste for a good vibe, you need to book a ticket for this curated one night pop-up and enjoy each other — and the food.

Take portraits

Sometimes, the memory of a great moment is a gift in itself and what better way to remember a moment than with a photograph? Gather your loved ones and freeze time for a little while with Fuse Production House's offer to professionally capture your precious time together.

Take some time out this Valentine's Day to express your appreciation for the wonderful people around you and make someone's day, because love only grows when you share it.