Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be stressful. Let us help make your gift-giving experience as easy as possible. We found discounts on some of our favorite products that your valentine will love. If you buy something using our links, we may earn a commission wired.trib.al/mEhQkRP 1/8
If you've ever seen pictures of mail-order bouquet disasters, you may have thought twice about sending them. Bouq’s arrangements and service speak for themselves, and all bouquets are discounted right now. wired.trib.al/8FTNJbA 📸: Bloomsberg Creative/Getty Images 2/8
This human-body-sized sock looks weird, but it’ll help you or your partner sleep like a peaceful, swaddled baby. If you don't live with your partner, it's like being hugged without the body heat or breathing in your ear. wired.trib.al/h5xVOHv 📸: Brian Munt/Hug Sleep 3/8
This dress is one of our favorite TikTok viral products. It's soft and stretchy, so your partner can do everyday chores and errands comfortably; however, the straps aren't adjustable. wired.trib.al/vlOvTaq 📸: Halara 4/8
Some people don’t like how a weighted blanket feels—consider this throw size instead. Cover yourself without annoying your partner or crushing bed-sharing pets. This one from Baloo is machine washable and dries quickly in the dryer. wired.trib.al/liJ3yIh 📸: Baloo 5/8
You can get your partner a traditional analog watch or you can gift them the newest Apple Watch at the lowest price we've seen yet. It comes in various colors and strap choices and is an elegant and smart wearable for their wrist. wired.trib.al/y0KrL3f 📸: Apple 6/8
Books are wonderful gifts, but it can be hard to choose just what your partner will like. And though we love physical books, Kindles are great little gadgets. We've seen this basic Kindle hit $50, but this is still a decent price. wired.trib.al/lNV3hlU 📸: Amazon 7/8
Get your first year of WIRED for less than $1 a month and get unlimited access to our longform features, buying guides, and tech news. wired.trib.al/y56Mi3d 8/8
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