Pop That Sweet Treat In Your Mouth | Valentines Day Gift Ideas

Hey everyone! 

Welcome to a brand new blog post! Valentines Day is slowly coming up soon. As its a massive marketing campaign to put a price on love and affection, I thought that today, I would write a gift guide telling you what you could buy for those who you love. If you're single like myself, then all of the below gifts can be bought for yourselves too.

Sweet Treats 

Jelly Belly 

Jelly Belly was founded in 1898, and began making jelly beans in 1976. Today, Jelly Belly products are sold all over the world. Jelly Belly jelly beans are certified kosher, vegetarian, and free from gelatine, gluten, fat and dairy. Jelly Belly products are the best thing for those who like sweets, but aren't a big fan of chocolate/can't have chocolate for reasons such as allergies or intolerances, like myself. I think that these Sparkling Wine Jelly Belly's are the best for a Valentines Day gift, due to them being full of light and refreshing flavours. The product also comes in a cute Champagne Bottle which I think is adorable!

Lindt 

Lindt are the epitome of Valentines Day Chocolates, in my opinion, due to them being a little bit extravagant and delicious to eat, but also aren't too expensive. They also do the cute Chocolate figures such as the Gold Bear/Bunny. I think that this would be a cute gift on its own, as you get delicious chocolate and a cute charm, to attach to whatever you want. If you're within driving distance of a Lindt store, then I urge you to pop in, as they offer a Pick & Mix service which would be great as a present. You fill it up with all yours or your partners favourite Lindt Lindor truffles, and then all you would need to do, is buy a ribbon and attach to the bag.
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Charbonnet Et Walker

If you're feeling extravagant, and you are wanting something that's a little bit luxurious, then Charbonnet Et Walker is the place for you. Charbonnet Et Walker are known for their terrific truffles and a box of them with a ribbon, would make a perfect present for yourself or someone else. Flavours include Strawberries & Cream, Sea Salted Caramel, Whiskey, Pink Champagne and many more. All of their truffles are amaing, as I've tried them before and I can remember eating them like it was yesterday.

Old Fashioned Sweets 

Do you miss the good old days where you could run down to the corner shop, and pick up a bag of sweets for not that much money? Well, why not treat yourself/loved ones to some amazing old fashioned sweets such as Liquorice, Mint Humbugs and Aniseed Balls.

Underwear 

AVA-J 

I think that AVA-J are the best underwear brand around in the United Kingdom. Their underwear fits amazingly and looks great on anyone. They stock great underwear such as Boxers, Boxer Briefs, Jockstraps, Briefs and much more for yourself/the men in your life who need some great underwear. They even stock nightwear such as gorgeous dressing gowns! They even have a sale on at the moment, which I'm trying to avoid, due to still not finding my wonderful pair of AVA-J underwear when moving to Leeds, and because I'm trying to not spend loads at the moment. I love their jockstraps and briefs as they're gorgeous and super comfy.

Bravissimo 

Bravissimo is an amazing lingerie brand for those who want to feel sexy and confident no matter what. Bravissimo stock their amazing products, in a vary od different sizes and colours. If you are a big boobed woman or know someone who is, eg, a partner or someone then this brand is for them.

Fragrance

Debenhams 

Debenhams is known for its amazing array of fragrances, from ones such as Jimmy Choo to Viktor and Rolf to Tom Ford. There is a luxury fragrance for everyone. If you want to treat yourself to a new scent or get someone special, something that they'ce been lusting over then Debenhams is the place for you.

The Perfume Shop 

The Perfume Shop is known for having amazing perfumes, from brands such as, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Paco Rabanne, and celebrity fragrances such as David Beckham and Nicki Minaj. If you know someone who loves a certain celebrity then a fragrance from them might be a great gift. If you or yourself need to top up on a fragrance then this is the best place for you, due to their many offers.

Alcohol

Alcohol is a great go to present for anyone around Valentines Day, especially if they have a favourite liquor or brand. You can also always grab a bottle of something and add things, such as mixers and fruits to give them or yourslef a DIY Cocktail Kit. Check ASDA, Tesco, Morrisons. Sainsburys or your local Supermarket for whats on offer/what kinds of alcohol they stock.

Adventures

Experiences and adventures have become such a great gift. Things ranging from car experiences to afternoon tea to spa treatments and much more. Red Letter Days do a range of couple experiences which are great for those wanting to get back in touch with their other half but, there is also things like mentioned above that are great for one person or a group of friends.

Have you got anything planned for Valentines Day such as presents/experiences? Let me known down below! 

I hope that you've enjoyed reading this blog post! I hope that you've enjoyed this blog post.

Thanks for reading! 
Jamie x 

Jelly Belly's were featured in this blog post in return for goods or services. All views, opinions and ramblings are my own. 

Treat Yourself This Valentines Day! | Valentines Day Gift Guide

Hey!

Valentines Day is coming up and I know that for single people it is a day that they despise sometimes so I thought that I would do a gift guide that is all about treating yourself so the single people of the world don't feel left out.

Chocolates:

Chocolate is always a good thing when it comes to treating yourself and as there is so much chocolate on the market I think that it's good to go for something that's a little bit different or luxurious when it comes to Valentines Day. Lindt do some amazing chocolates but I would have to go for this H Box from Hotel Chocolat that has been made specifically for Valentines Day. This box includes something for everyone from a bright Lemon and White Chocolate, a luxurious Salted Caramel truffle and a deep Rum truffle.

A white rectangular box with a H cut out to show off the different coloured truffles with a black logo on a white background. 

Netflix and Food: 

This sounds like an obvious one but have a lazy day filled with wonderful things. Get your favourite drink, order in your favourite food, get all warm on the sofa or in bed and put on your favourite show which might be something serious or something a bit trashy and just binge watch, Its a great way to spend the day as you will be doing something great and as you will be entertained you won't have to shout things at your phone about people in relationships being lovey-dovey.

A black flat screen TV with a film on the screen on a glass table with a vase of colourful flowers at the side on a white background. 

Flowers: 

Everyone deserves some flowers every now and again so Valentines Day is a great time to purchase yourself some of your favourite flowers. I think that Blossoming Gifts is a great place to purchase them as they have an amazing array of different bouquets and they also have gifts such as Wine, Prosecco and Chocolates which can be included with the bouquet.

A bunch of white lilies and red roses with green leaves in a white vase on a white background. 

Underwear:

This one is mainly for the men but I am sure that it is possible to find some amazing underwear no matter who you are. I love the underwear from Ava-J and I think that treating yourself to some new underwear on Valentines Day is a great thing to do as it boosts your self confidence for the near future! They have a great gift set for VD which contains two Jock Briefs and a Peppermint Face Scrub which would help VD be a great pamper day!

A open rectangular box with two pairs of black underwear and a silver and blue bottle on a white bavkground.

A guy in black underwear on a white background. 

Alcohol: 

This can also be intertwined with the Netflix option but Alcohol always make a great day even better so I think treating yourself to a good glass of something is always a great thing. I would suggest either Salted Caramel Cocoa Vodka for anyone who either loves Vodka or has a sweet tooth. It's from Hotel Chocolat but it goes great with Lemonade.

A glass bottle full of dark caramel vodka with a silver label on a white background.

For anyone who is more of a cider person then there's always Brother's Cider which would be a perfect accompaniment to Valentines Day.  Brothers have so many flavours including Toffee Apple. Wild Fruits, Coconut & Lime, Cloudy Lemon and many more. They even do a litre cartons for things such as travelling, gigs and festivals which I think is an amazing idea. They even have a recipe to make a Winter spiced drink on their website for those who love a warmer sort of drink. The ciders are vegan as well normally which is an additional bonus!

Different coloured bottles of Cider with a grey carton of Festival Cider in the middle. 

What are you doing this Valentines Day? Let me know down below or talk to me via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram via searching for my handle @thejamiesowden.

I hope that you have enjoyed this blog post and I hope that you have a fabulous Valentines Day no matter what.

Thanks for reading!
Jamie x

All of the pictures above were sent to me via the PR's of the brands that are included.