A Geek’s Guide to Valentine’s Day Gifts

Order these great gifts for the geek you love.

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Valentine’s Day is coming up faster than the Firebolt in the first round of the TriWizard Tournament, and if you’re a geek who’s having a hard time coming up with the perfect holiday gift, look no further than this nerdy guide! Whether it’s for your soulmate or if you’re treating yourself, we know you’ll love what’s on this list.

Best Valentine’s Day gifts for geeks

1. Cuphead Ceramic Mug – $19.99

Cuphead mug

It’s a good day for a swell battle, so start your morning off right with a sip from Cuphead. This mug holds up to 12 ounces of your favorite beverage and comes with a ceramic straw, so the price tag of $19.99 will be a great slam and then some.

2. Star Wars Death Star Glasses – $29.99

Star Wars drink glasses

“That’s no moon, that’s a refreshment station!” Explore each layer of the Death Star with this set of four glasses. This is a gift for someone who likes to entertain, and an easy conversation starter if some of your guests are unfamiliar with “Star Wars.” The more people that we can turn into fans the merrier, but whether or not they’ll fall prey to the Dark Side of the Force remains to be seen.

3. Wonder Woman Spa Set – $47.97

Wonder Woman spa set

Saving the world is a stressful business, and even superheroes have to relax. This spa set includes a fluffy robe, slippers, an eye mask, and toe separators all wrapped up in a Wonder Woman branded bag. It’s just the right size for travel, so if Ares decides to cause trouble again, you can be ready at a second’s notice.

 4. Heart Shaped Headphone Splitter – $11.99

Heart shaped headphone splitter

Host a Valentine’s Day Twitch stream with your crush and use this adorable headphone splitter. Whether you’re slaying zombies or going on an intergalactic adventure, you’ll be doing it with love.

5. Bluetooth Pom Beanie – $24.99

Bluetooth beanie

End your special night with that playlist that you’ve been working on for the past month and send your date home with something to remember the fun by. This fleece-lined Bluetooth beanie has a built-in microphone and speaker with a range of up to 30 feet. Your other half will feel warm and fuzzy during the trip home in more ways than one.

6. Legend of Zelda Heart Container Pillow – $43.99

Heart Container pillow

Just the sight of them adds an extra heart container, and there’s no better way to let your Valentine know than with this comfy pillow. It’s plush, so it’s obviously the most comfortable pillow they’ll ever have and we’re pretty sure Link would approve.

7. Geek-opoly Board Game – $19.99

Geek-opoly game

If you know the difference between Terabytes and Gigabytes, there’s a good chance that you’ll like this game. Perfect for a game night with your date or with your other single friends, this Monopoly spin-off will feed your need to become a mastermind on a journey to take over the world with your genius.

No matter how you play to spend your Valentine’s Day, these gifts will bring joy to anyone who receives them, even if that person is you. Treat yourself!

Top 5 apps to plan the perfect Valentine’s Day

Ready to impress your Valentine? These online tools will guarantee sparks on February 14.

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February always sneaks up faster than you expect, and whether you’re in a long term relationship, a new relationship, or you just want treat yourself this year, we have compiled the top five websites and apps to use to have a warm and fuzzy Valentine’s Day.

Top 5 online tools to plan the perfect Valentine’s Day

1. Pinterest

Pinterest screenshot for Valentine's Day

You can’t have a true DIY without enlisting the help of good ol’ Pinterest. For those who aren’t familiar, Pinterest is a website (and app) where you can get ideas, look up recipes, or browse for literally anything you can think of. Save websites, images, or video links that users have made in the form of ‘pins’ and save them to boards that you can organize any way that you’d like. Install the Pinterest button on your toolbar so if you’re browsing and see a website that you like, you can make your own pin and save it to your account for others to see as well.

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2. Epicurious

Epicurious screenshot

Whip up a perfect meal for two! Epicurious lets you search a meal by categories like a certain ingredient or special occasion and presents you with a ton of delicious options. Step-by-step recipes with some quick tips about what you should do ahead of time to make your dinner and dessert come together makes this app a must-have. Save recipes for later or add them to your shopping list if you’re about to head out the door to the grocery store.

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3. Hello Vino

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The drinks are just as important, if not more important than the food. Hello Vino helps you choose which wine will be best for whatever you’re having it with or for a special occasion. If you’re having sushi for dinner, a crisp white wine like a Chardonnay will complement your meal best. The app then lists a few different types of your wine of choice, describes the taste, gives you prices and where to go to pick up a bottle. Short, sweet, and to the point.

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4. OpenTable

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If there isn’t a dish you haven’t managed to burn, OpenTable is the place to go when you want to go out. Start with booking ahead, and once you’ve selected the date and turned on your location settings, you can see which restaurants near you (or wherever you’ll be) are accepting reservations. Browse by cuisine, area, and whether you’d like fine dining or a more relaxed setting and you’re all set to let someone else do all the hard work for you.

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5. Groupon

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If Valentine’s Day was created by the candy companies and single life is where it’s at, use Groupon to take advantage of the amazing slashed prices on services like hot stone massages that are popular during this lame holiday. As the great Beyonce once said, “Me, myself, and I is all I got,” and what you’ve got is a great opportunity to stick it to the man and treat yourself at the same time.  50% off of Edible Arrangements? Don’t mind if we do.

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There are a ton of things to do no matter if you’re with that special someone or if that special someone is you, so get out there and have a great time this Valentine’s Day. You deserve it.