5 Simple Valentine’s Day Gifts To Foster Self-Love And Self-Confidence
As we wrap up potentially the speediest January in all of history (seriously, wasn’t yesterday just NYE?), we make way for the holiday of love! Are you struggling for gift ideas to treat yourself or others this Valentine’s Day? Not to worry, I’ve put all the research work in for you this year with these unique finds, giving your friends, partners, or whoever you’re buying for the impression that you spent hours mulling over the perfect item just for them. Here’s a list of my personal faves that are guaranteed to put a smile on yours and your loved ones’ faces while providing self-care, confidence, and swag!
Luxury Lingerie from MARIEMUR
Uniqueness is the driving force behind the MARIEMUR brand. They strive to make each woman feel confident through their thoughtfully designed lingerie sets, leg garters, bras, and harnesses. Their brand promotes self-love, body positivity, and authenticity through their carefully crafted products that “frame your body most alluringly giving you no other option than to fall in love with the way you look.”
Whether you’re shopping for you, your friend, or your partner, MARIEMUR has plenty of options in their gift collection, including my personal favorites, the Marsala Lingerie Set and the Cherry Red Bodysuit. Prices range to match your budget, and there are plenty of final sale items currently available at a discounted rate. Their sets are the perfect Valentine’s Day gift to spice up any relationship.
The Modern Break-Up Book
Dealing with an unexpected breakup over Valentine’s Day? Still reeling over how things went down with your ex from three years ago? On the dating scene and completely fed up with it? How about experiencing all three at the same time? Whatever your current relationship status is, have I got the book for you. The Modern Break-Up by Daniel Chidiac follows the story of Amelia, a recently heartbroken female navigating the painstaking world of modern dating. From ghosting to dead-end hookups, Amelia is determined to find out what is truly going on in the male brain, which could potentially lead to salvation… or even more heartbreak.
There are so many helpful informational nuggets in this book including the following quotes:
“Closure comes from knowing ourselves, knowing our worth, and finally realizing what we deserve. It’s seeing the other person for who they really are, not who we’ve made them to be in our head.”
“Stop torturing yourself. You’re trying to find any way to understand what happened, but you can’t. You don’t understand him because he doesn’t understand himself.”
“We’re so disposable, so replaceable. The fight to make a relationship work seems to be rarer with each generation.”
The Modern Break-Up offers integral advice about our modern dating culture and provides a clearer perspective for those who are currently navigating it.
Self-Love Workbook for Women
As we all know, self-love is just as important as the love that you give to a partner. This adorable workbook by Megan Logan, MSW, LCSW, has interactive exercises, assessments, mindfulness practices, journaling prompts, and so much more to help you embark on your own personal journey of self-love, self-discovery, positive relationship building, and so much more!
When someone tells me to journal out my thoughts, my first one is “Okay, great, but who has the time and where do I even begin?” Logan has taken all the hard work out of starting a daily journal practice from scratch. She uses a variety of “compassionate exercises rooted in mindfulness and positive psychology” to help you truly understand what self-love and the power of positive thinking can do for yourself and your relationships.
SANZO Straight Crystal Wine Glasses
Now, I will warn you that if you feel you already drink enough wine, this product is not for you. These elegant glasses made pouring my nightly glass 10x more enjoyable. After posting a photo of it on Instagram with my latest Netflix show playing in the background, I got tons of DMs from my friends telling me that next time they visit my apartment, they only want to be served drinks from these glasses. They are super chic and dishwasher friendly, not to mention extremely affordable on Amazon. If you’re like me and already amping up your red wine intake to prepare for February 14, then these glasses are perfect for you.
Rose Quartz Jade Roller & Gua Sha Face Roller Set
I hate to admit it, but a lot of my purchases lately have come solely from TikTok trends. This little number is absolutely no exception. After I saw a TikTok influencer get her “jaw snatched” (which in TikTok language means “looking good”) from using a Gua Sha, I had to see what all the hype was about. Using it has been a perfect addition to my nightly skincare routine after I apply a healthy amount of retinol and vitamin C.