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Valentine’s Day is almost here. But don’t panic — check out this list of quirky gifts

Have you given more rose bouquets than you can count? Are you tired of searching for the one good piece of chocolate in a box of 50?

We’d venture to say you’re not alone.

Between thinking up the perfect gift and finding time to shop, Valentine’s Day can be awfully stressful. But don’t fear! We have you covered with this list of unique gifts that your sweetie is sure to love.

The best part? Ordering only takes the click of a mouse.

For the Disney-lover

Mickey Mouse Flatware

Dine like Walt with a set of gold flatware from Disney featuring cutouts of Mickey Mouse ears at the end of each utensil.

The 24-piece set sells for $69.99. You can find it here.

Screengrab: Shop Disney

Mickey and Minnie Kitchen Items

From a baking dish to a treat tray to an adorable ice cream scoop, pastel Mickey and Minnie kitchen items bring one of the most iconic love stories straight into your kitchen.

Prices start at $12.99. Click here to shop the full collection.

Screengrab: Shop Disney

Disney-inspired Flower Bouquets

So we may have been a little tough on flowers, but these bouquets are anything but ordinary.

The boxed rose bouquets by Roseshire are inspired by iconic Disney films like “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin.”

Prices start at $125 and you can shop them here. Unfortunately, some are already sold out so act fast.

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For your special someone with a sense of humor

Insult Tea Cups

These beautiful Victorian-inspired cups and saucers are juxtaposed against hilarious insults printed on the inside of the cup.

“Kindly f--- off,” one reads. Another declares the drinker is “not that pretty.”

They’re priced around $60 and available here on Miss Havisham’s Curiosities.

Sloth with a Special Message

For when your loved one needs a reminder and you’re not around, this stuffed sloth has you covered.

“Damn shawty you fine,” reads the message in the sloth’s hands.

It’s $22.95 and Prime-eligible here on Amazon.

This sloth, available on Amazon, has a special message for your loved one this Valentine’s Day.
This sloth, available on Amazon, has a special message for your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Screengrab: Amazon

For the pet owner

Nerf Tennis Ball Shooter

Make fetch more enjoyable for your pet-loving partner with this tennis ball launcher from Nerf.

It propels balls up to 50 feet in the air and the medium and large options work with standard-sized tennis balls — not just the Nerf balls that come with the gun.

Prices start at $15.50 and it’s available here on Chewy.

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For the Harry Potter fan

Marauder’s Map Dinnerware

You may not be able to dine at Hogwarts, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add a little magic to your meals.

Manage your mischief this Valentine’s Day with a four-piece Harry Potter-inspired dinner set. It’s made of porcelain and includes a salad plate, dinner plate, bowl and mug. The best part? This chic white and gold set is decorated with the Marauder’s Map.

One setting is $29.99 and is Prime-eligible here on Amazon.

Screengrab: Amazon

For the food lover

Pickle Bouquet

If you’re willing to use a little elbow grease, a DIY pickle bouquet is perfect for the pickle fanatic in your life.

This kit from Grillo’s Pickles gives you everything you need — including a coupon for a jar of free pickles — to assemble a dill-icious treat.

The kit is $25 and available here.

Screengrab: Grillo's Pickles

Waffle Maker

Start your Valentine’s Day with waffles from a heart-shaped waffle maker.

It’s available in a number of colors and will keep your breakfast time festive all year long.

It’s $14.99 and available here on Amazon.

Screengrab: Amazon

Chocolate Avocado

People love chocolate. People love avocados. What could be better than an adorable white and milk chocolate avocado from Target?

For once you can actually eat the pit — which is shaped like a heart.

It’s $5.99 and you can click here to find it online or in a Target near you.

Screengrab: Target

Heart-shaped Macarons

If you can’t get away for a trip to Paris, Costco is bringing the City of Lights to you with a box of heart-shaped macarons.

Made by Le Chic Patissier, the box features a total of 25 macarons in vanilla and raspberry flavors.

It’s priced at $12.99 and available at Costco, per the company’s Instagram.

For the self-care aficionado

Electric Foot Warmer

If your loved one spends all day on their feet or just can’t seem to keep them warm, try this electric foot warmer.

It’s easy to warm up and cordless, so it’s portable.

The warmer is Prime-eligible and available for $49.95 here on Amazon.

Screengrab: Amazon

Heatable Plush Sloth

This adorable plush sloth works double-duty as a heating pad.

Remove the internal pouch and pop it in the microwave before placing it back in the stuffed animal, the description says.

Sloths not your thing? It’s also available as a Corgi, Shiba Inu, Boba Tea and Dumpling.

It’s $29 and available here from Urban Outfitters.

Screengrab: Urban Outfitters

Massage Gun

After a long workout at the gym, help your loved one relax with this deep tissue massage gun.

It has 15 speeds and runs for about three hours on one charge, the description says.

It’s $174.95 here on Amazon and guess what? It’s Prime-eligible.

Screengrab: Amazon

This story was originally published February 7, 2020 at 6:37 AM.

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Dawson White
The Kansas City Star
Dawson covers goings-on across the central region, from breaking to bizarre. She has an MSt from the University of Cambridge and lives in Kansas City.
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