There’s a lot of pressure when it comes to making Valentine’s Day plans, but taking your valentine to a posh restaurant isn’t your only option. Spending Valentine’s Day at home can be just as romantic or as fun as a night out on the town.
Whether you want an intimate celebration with your partner, a cozy, relaxed night with a significant other, or a fun, anti-romance night with friends, check out these essentials for celebrating Valentine’s Day from the comfort of your home.
Romantic at-home Valentine’s Day essentials
Light In The Dark Votive Candles
Set the perfect mood for a romantic Valentine’s Day at home with these votive candles. Each box contains 72 red candles that are perfect for the holiday. They’re also made of high-quality wax that burns cleanly and lasts for up to 10 hours. They fit in most standard votive holders, too.
Benevolence LA Highly Scented Candles for the Home
These scented candles can create the perfect vibe for a romantic night. They’re infused with natural essential oils and made of natural soy wax. They come in various scents, but the rose and sandalwood fragrance is ideal for Valentine’s Day. These candles also burn for up to 45 hours.
Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth Speaker
Play your favorite romantic songs for Valentine’s Day with this portable Bluetooth speaker. It’s made of durable materials and is waterproof, making it perfect for use around the bathtub. It has a long-lasting battery, too, so it can run for up to six hours on a single charge.
Artestia Swiss Design 2-QT Electric Fondue Pot
There’s a reason fondue is such a popular choice for romantic dinners, and this electric pot makes it easy to prepare at home. It comes with a 2-quart pot and fondue forks with heat-resistant handles. The ceramic inner pot is also removable for easy cleaning.
Godiva Chocolatier Signature Truffles Assorted Chocolate Gift Box
Chocolates are essential for a romantic Valentine’s Day celebration, and these chocolate truffles offer an assortment that can appeal to nearly everyone. The box includes 24 candies with fillings, including fruit, caramel and more. The striking black-and-gold packaging is perfect for gifting, too.
This lightweight, vanilla-scented oil is perfect for giving your partner a soothing massage. It absorbs quickly and glides effortlessly across the skin for smooth, frictionless massaging. The easy-to-use pump dispenser allows you to dispense the right amount of oil every time, too.
Cozy at-home Valentine’s Day essentials
NY Threads Women’s Fleece Bathrobe
Get cozy for a relaxed Valentine’s Day at home in this super-soft fleece bathrobe. It has a long hem for added coverage and an adjustable belt for the perfect fit. The front also has two pockets to carry your phone and other essentials.
Fruit of the Loom Men’s Signature Fleece Raglan Sleep Top and Plaid Pants Set
This comfy pajama set is ideal for a relaxed Valentine’s Day at home. The top is made of soft, skin-friendly fabric and features long raglan sleeves. Both the top and bottoms are lined with fleece, too, so they’re perfect for cold weather.
Cuddle up with your partner under this luxurious faux fur throw. It’s extremely soft and thick, so it’s ideal for winter. It’s also machine washable to make cleaning easier. You can choose from multiple sizes and colors, too, making it easy to match your existing decor.
Spend Valentine’s Day watching your favorite romantic movies with this easy-to-use streaming device. It offers extremely quick operation with its quad-core processor that supports 4K HDR. It also boasts a simple, user-friendly interface that makes it easy to find your favorite streaming services and movies. Its remote has a “lost” feature that helps you track it down if you misplace it, too.
You and your valentine can whip up homemade pizzas with this convenient countertop pizza maker. It heats up in just five minutes and takes only 10 minutes to cook the pizza. You can also use it to make flatbreads, quesadillas, cookies and more.
Anti-Valentine’s Day at-home essentials
Single and Happy Coloring Book for Adults
Celebrate your single status this Valentine’s Day with this fun adult coloring book. It includes 25 geometric patterns to color in and is suitable for all skill levels. It also features sarcastic and funny quotes about being single on each page.
Cards Against Humanity Party Game
This adult fill-in-the-blank game is perfect for an anti-Valentine’s Day party. It has simple rules that lead to plenty of silly, raunchy jokes. It also lends itself to replaying again and again because the base game comes with 600 cards. You can purchase expansion packs, too.
Instead of celebrating Valentine’s Day, host a video game tournament for your friends with this top-of-the-line gaming console. It offers 4K and 8K HDR gaming with near-instant loading times. It also comes with a controller and is compatible with games for previous models, such as the Xbox One and Xbox 360.
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