Ah, Valentine’s Day. A debatable manufactured holiday, there’s still no reason not to celebrate your significant other. Whether its on February 14th or on the regular. If you’re looking to do something outside of flowers & perfume, we got you covered. We got 9 hand-picked items for you to gift or exchange gifts w/ your loved ones – both in lifestyle & tech. Let’s dive into our picks.
For those of you who want to take care of the men in your lives, we recommend Scotch Porter products. They offer a variety of solutions for hair, skin, beard care, & fragrances as well. They arrive in the form of balms, conditioners, lotions, scrubs, serums, & washes. All of their products are vegan & free of sulfates, parabens, silicones, petrolatum, mineral oils, animal ingredients, & more BTW.
Learning is a forever job as my Dad told me and it is true. The folks over at MasterClass offer a subscription-based service where you can learn from those who actually did it. You can learn leadership from former Disney CEO Bob Iger, songwriting from Alicia Keys, creativity from Issa Rae, producing music from Timbaland, film scoring from Hans Zimmer, filmmaking from Spike Lee, and many, many more. This is a great source for those of you trying to pivot careers, tap more into your creative side, or just learn something different.
Who doesn’t love candles? I can imagine there are some out there but for those couples who do, we got another great pick for you. FORVR MOOD Candles are luxury self-care on a budget. They are handcrafted using 100% coconut soy wax candles w/ over 60 hours of burn time. You got their signature or seasonal line of candles to choose from as well as sprays for linens + rooms.
Made Lifestyle Collection is a boutique men’s accessories brand (now w/more picks from women) that offers everything from passport holders, candles, watches, pocket squares, ties, perfume, and cologne. They have a great selection of box sets w/ cologne or perfume/candle bundles, pocket squares, & more. And yes, I still use the cologne and will be ordering more as well as the candles.
For my avid coffee & tea drinkers out there who prefer their drink to remain warm-to-hot, this was made for you. This Ember smart mug is an IPX7-rated ceramic mug and comes in at 10oz to 14oz sizes. It will offer an Auto-Sleep feature, can keep your beverage within 120-to-145 degrees, and a Smart LED to let you know when its warming. The battery life ranges depending on the size. So the 10oz will grant you 90 mins & the 14oz will grant 80 mins as it will las tall-day when sitting on the charging coaster.
For the couples who love to game together, a great controller is essential. If you own a Nintendo Switch or game on your smartphone, you’re gonna need a better solution. This is where 8BitDo comes into the play. This is an amazing 3rd-party controller that gives you a great gaming experience and works for the Switch/Switch OLED, Xbox, PC, macOS, Android, Steam & Raspberry Pi. If you’re looking for a where to start, I would recommend their latest 8BitDo Pro 2 controller
Apple 3rd-gen AirPods give them a much-needed makeover after seeing the AirPods Pro years ago. What I mean by that is Adaptive EQ, Spatial Audio, sweat/water-resistant body, 6-hour battery life w/ fast charging + MagSafe wireless charging support as well. Now you don’t have the cushioned-seal or the great noise-canceling feature but you got everything else though.
Instead of paying for a massage all of the time, a message gun is still a great solution that can be utilized damn-near anytime. This Theragun Prime offers multiple massage heads, a 120-minute battery life, 5-speed range, multi-grip, LED screen, and works w/ its native app as well. Easily armed w/ enough versatility to please & keep yours or your loved ones muscles.
Health is wealth and will always be important. Especially if your significant other has an iPhone, the Apple Watch is a great complimentary accessory to help monitor your vitals & exercises. The Series 7 Watch retains Blood Oxygen monitoring, tracking steps/walks/runs, ECG, high/low heart rates, & irregular heart rhythms. But adds a slightly larger display, a more durable build, & 33% faster charging.
