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    27 Small Businesses To Snag A Top-Tier Valentine's Day Gift From This Year

    Don't panic – these small brands have got you covered for unique V-Day gifts.

    Hey! While we’re doing our best to make sure the products we feature will arrive in time for Valentine's Day, shipping times can vary depending on where you live, which product you purchase, and more. So order earlier than you think you need to and be sure to double check the retailers’ websites for shipping information to ensure that your gift will arrive in time for February 14th!

    1. Actually Curious encourages meaningful conversation with their ~aesthetic~ game decks. Each card has unique prompts to help you and your partner cut through the boring small talk and get straight to the deep, real talk.

    2. Conscious Step combines gift-giving and giving back with their wide selection of oh-so-cozy socks (ethically made, of course) in delightful prints that support worthy causes with every purchase.

    3. Bean & Bean will make their mornings brighter with ultra-fresh, small-batch coffee blends sent straight to their door. All of their specialty beans are certified USDA organic, fair trade, and 100% traceable back to their farm or cooperative.

    four bags of coffee bags in different flavors

    4. Rooted brings the outdoors in with a gorgeous selection of houseplants and plant accessories sure to spruce up their space. New plant parents will appreciate the loads of resources and care tips on their website and, if you're not sure where to start, take their plant quiz to find the right leafy green friend for your boo's space and lifestyle.

    5. Indoor Window Gardens helps your favorite plant enthusiast double, triple, or even quadruple their coveted windowsill real estate. They'll love how you care for their plants almost as much as you care for them.

    The three-tiered shelf holding nine plants

    6. The Woobles curates too-cute crochet kits to help them kickstart a new hobby or level up an old one. Each kit comes with everything they need to complete the project, including easy-to-follow instructions and videos.

    7. Soothi handmakes stunning leather journals with customization options that'll really make your partner feel *seen*. Whether they're a writer, artist, or simply an avid journaler with fine taste — they'll love this top-quality blank canvas.

    8. InvisaWear gifts them (and you) some peace of mind with a collection of stylish and discreet SOS jewelry and accessories equipped with a small button that, when pushed twice, sends texts and location details to emergency contacts and the police.

    9. Oakywood combines old-tradition craft with new age tech, creating sleek and stylish phone cases, wireless chargers, laptop stands, and more from responsibly harvested wood that'll upgrade any bedside table or workstation.

    10. Hot N Saucy upgrades any meal with their delicious, veggie-based hot sauces — AKA a one-way ticket to Flavortown. Fun Fact: their Garlic N Peperoncini sauce (currently sold out), was featured in Season 14 of Hot Ones.

    three bottle of hot sauce with labels that read "beet n fresno", "collards n ghost", and "sweet potato n habanero"

    11. Sijo takes better sleep seriously with sustainably crafted bedding that's seriously soft, breathable, and will turn their bed into the ~dreamy~ oasis they so obviously deserve.

    12. Love, Vera puts a not-so-classic twist on the classic lingerie V-day gift. Their seriously sexy offerings are size- and skin tone-inclusive so no matter who you love, you'll be able to find something they love.

    13. Birthdate Co. combines astrology, numerology, and tarot to create one-of-a-kind home decor that's completely personalized based on their birthday. Now you can show them you really do care about their horoscope.

    14. Damselfly Direct turns the classic Valentine's Day bouquet into a forever piece of home decor with vibrant dried blooms they can look at and think of your for months (even years) to come.

    15. Veteran Crafted gives wood sourced from local lumber mills a new life, handcrafting one-of-a-kind giftables your beer-drinking, outdoor-loving S.O. will love and cherish way more than any run-of-the-mill box of chocolates.

    16. Caitlyn Minimalist ensures you'll find jewelry your person will actually wear on the regular. Each handcrafted piece has that perfectly dainty go-with-everything feel that can easily be dressed up or down, and many of their styles are able to be personalized!

    17. Badge Bomb works with independent artists to curate a shop full of bright and playful designs practically guaranteed to boost serotonin. If your sweetie pie loves a silly pin, a top-notch puzzle, or quirky art — this is your perfect Valentine's Day destination.

    18. Proclamation Goods Co. designs sustainably made cookware your 5-star home chef will cherish for a lifetime. Each piece can handle a wide range of cooking tasks and nest neatly together so they can say goodbye to tumbling towers of low-quality skillets.

    19. Freja New York engineers splurge-worthy, small-batch staple bags your S.O. will swoon over. We're talking ultra-functional work totes with pockets aplenty and surprisingly roomy shoulder bags — each created with the health of both people and planet in mind.

    20. Artblox Shop turns memories into stylish decor with a shop full of custom nameplates, signs, and soundwave art that'll show your partner in crime just how thoughtful you can be.

    21. Anne Cate brings their favorite places right to them, even if they're thousands of miles away, with home decor and stylish accessories featuring the skylines of cities and colleges towns across the country.

    22. Happy Box takes the hassle out of care packages with a step-by-step process that allows you to customize every little detail (from the box to the gifts inside), so your long-distance boo can feel the love no matter where they are.

    23. Shop Lotus Label delights with unexpected finds like macrame storage solutions, peel-and-stick suncatchers, and cozies for microwaved bowls and even ice cream pints. It's not the Valentine's Day gift they were expecting — it's way better.

    24. Zach & Zoë upgrades their old bottle of honey with a pesticide- and additive-free jar imbued with unique flavors like wildflower and ginger. They also have a creamed honey variety that is smooth and spreadable, perfect for a mess-free upgrade to their morning coffee or tea.

    25. The Novel Bookstore reinvents the wallet for bookish nerds everywhere. Their slim, bi-fold designs feature the covers of great literary classics and slip perfectly into a back pocket or small purse.

    26. Harvest & Mill brings ALLL the cozy vibes with simple but stylish organic cotton loungewear perfect for cozy movie nights spent cuddling with you on the couch.

    27. Pig of the Month stocks their fridge with delicious pre-cooked meats, sauces, and sides with recipes and reheat instructions so they can get their grub on every month. If you're lucky, they might even share with you!

    Your S.O. after opening their beyond-perfect gift:

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