Even if you’re waiting until closer to the 14th, that doesn’t mean you can’t wow them with the best last minute Valentine’s Day gifts!

It happens: between Valentine’s Day classroom parties, work potlucks, and the general busyness (and maybe a bit of stress) of the day-to-day, you can’t always spend a ton of time searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day present. Shopping for anything other than groceries these days can feel next to impossible. We’re right there with you. Of course, your loved ones already know you love them! We just never miss an opportunity to show them; even if it means we have to wait until the eleventh hour. The good news is that we’ve rounded up the best last minute Valentine’s Day gifts out there.

Last minute doesn’t mean “boring” or “thoughtless”—not in our book. We have something for everyone, so they’ll never even know you weren’t able to make it to the store (though we’re pretty sure they wouldn’t be mad). Unique gift cards, amazing flowers, and everything in between is all right here. We recommend serving these with a side of a heartfelt card and a really big hug, or a super sweet text message with lots of emojis if you’re sending long-distance. But no matter how you present your present, you can be sure with this list of the best last minute Valentine’s Day gifts, love will most definitely be in the air!

Keepsake Red Rose Heart Wreath

These red roses make it next to impossible to tell that they're faux. 1-800 Flowers Real Touch roses are stunning and stay fresh forever, so this pretty rose wreath can stay hanging up all year!

Keepsake Red Rose Heart Wreath ($49.99)—Buy Now

Homesick Candles Love Letters & Scarf

Homesick's Love Letters candle is a blend of custom fragrance oils with top notes of rose petals and jasmine; mid notes of sandalwood and peony; and base notes of lemon and red plum. It's the perfect romantic blend! Add this sweet lightweight pink scarf and the cute gift box and you're all set!

Homesick Candles Love Letters & Scarf ($38.49)—Buy Now

31 Days of Kind Notes & Godiva Chocolates

Valentine's doesn't have to only last one day! With these love notes, a whole month of sweet sentiments are each individually enclosed in a linen cardstock envelope featuring artwork exclusive to 1-800-Flowers.com. The classic red fabric heart box holds 14 assorted Godiva Chocolates (those probably won't last a whole month, though).

31 Days of Kind Notes & Godiva Chocolates ($89.99)—Buy Now

The Finesse

Roses, ranunculus, and dianthus blend together to create a unique color combination that feels like a modern take on the always-loved classic red rose bouquet!

The Finesse ($80.00)—Buy Now

The Other Half

A new take on the BFF heart necklace, these cute succulents come in a potted set in pink and black. Keep one and give the other to your love, best friend, or favorite coworker, or display both of them as a symbol of a full heart!

The Other Half ($50.00)—Buy Now

The Me Time

This is the ultimate in self-care! Use the rose quartz facial roller to de-puff and improve circulation, then light the Brooklyn Candle Studio candle, indulge in the Mast mini chocolates, and find a place for the charming air plant.

The Me Time ($95.00)—Buy Now

Cupid's Arrow Red Mini Rose Plant

Red and gold is a classic V-Day combination, and this is an adorable way to bring a little rose garden inside!

Cupid's Arrow Red Mini Rose Plant ($41.60)—Buy Now

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True Romance DIY Fondue Date Set

This kit includes everything you need for a romantic night in: including the pot, sweets, and snacks!

True Romance DIY Fondue Date Set ($125.00)—Buy Now

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Feathered Frenzy Bouquet

A plush pink pampas bouquet that'll never die will add a stunning splash to any room!

Feathered Frenzy Bouquet ($80.00)—Buy Now

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Airbnb Gift Card

We're just gonna say it: the gift of travel has to be one of the most romantic out there, and since it's digitally delivered, it takes less than 5 minutes to grant your love's adventurous wish!

Airbnb Gift Card ($100.00—$500.00)—Buy Now

Yohana Gift Card

Giving the busy parent in your life the gift of an extra pair of hands thanks to Yohana! From meal-planning, birthday party coordination, grocery shopping, and more, Yohana helps you get done everything you need to get done in a snap.

Yohana Gift Card ($149.99—$999.99)—Buy Now

BabyQuip Gift Card

BabyQuip is the baby gear rental service that meets you where you're at—hotel, Airbnb, private residence—so you don't have to lug a bunch of clunky baby gear when you travel!

BabyQuip Gift Card ($25.00—$250.00)—Buy Now

Total Wine Gift Card

If you're not sure what their favorite cocktail is, or if you know they prefer to peruse cabernets or margarita mixes themselves, a gift card to Total Wine is the way to go!

Total Wine Gift Card ($5.00—$1000.00)—Buy Now

Blue Apron Valentine's Day Meal Kit

This is the romantic dinner of the year—better make it special! Blue Apron makes it easy (as they do with everything!) with premium seared scallops, a rich tomato sauce, asparagus, and a side of crispy garlic bread. You can even add a beautiful charcuterie board or decadent caramel macchiato pie! Pop the cork on a bottle of Blue Apron's bubbly and you have a memorable at-home date night!

Available for delivery the week of February 13. Order by February 8 to receive in time for Valentine’s Day.

Blue Apron Valentine's Day Meal Kit (Starting at $11.99/serving)—Buy Now

Scent Lab Gift Card

Candles are a great gift, and Scent Lab takes picking one out to a whole new level! Take their 60-second discovery quiz and their proprietary algorithm leads you to create the perfect scent for you. It's so much fun and you'll be blown away by how amazing your personalized candle smells!

Scent Lab Gift Card ($30.00-$45.00)—Buy Now

PMD Personal Microderm Classic

Get that glow before spring! The PMD Personal Microdermabrasion Kit is a fab gift for all skin types. It's also available on Amazon Prime, so it'll come in time for the big day!

PMD Personal Microderm Classic ($117.02)—Buy Now

What I Love About You by Me

This book contains fill-in-the-blank lines for you to customize and tell your sweetheart why you love them! It's on Prime, but make sure to give yourself some time to fill in the blanks. With over 61K reviews on Amazon, this gift is a sure thing!

What I Love About You by Me ($11.80)—Buy Now

CRAVEBOX Valentine's Day Gourmet Specialty Snacks Box

Have a beloved snack fan? CRAVEBOX includes a mix of 20 of the yummiest private label snack brands!

CRAVEBOX Valentine's Day Gourmet Specialty Snacks Box ($30.95)—Buy Now

Clevr Blends Starter Kit Chai Tea & Golden Turmeric Powder SuperLattes

Clevr Blends was listed as one of Oprah's Favorite Things 2022, and for good reason! Creamy, barista-style lattes infused with superfoods, adaptogens and probiotics—just add hot water and sip anywhere, and a clean oat milk creamer (a blend of oat milk and coconut cream for coffee-shop texture. Gently sweetened with monk fruit, no refined sugar, no aftertaste.). This kit includes a Clevr Blends Chai Tea Latte (spicy and energizing) and Golden Tumeric (a caffeine-free mood booster!). It also includes a hand-held frother and scoop!

Clevr Blends Starter Kit Chai Tea & Golden Turmeric Powder SuperLattes ($63.20)—Buy Now

UnHide Marshmallow Faux Fur Blanket

The original faux fur blanket is now bigger and better than ever. Ultra-soft, extra large, and weighted for cozy therapeutic benefits, UnHide is the ultimate snuggle buddy. Available in 9 colors! Too big? Don't forget to check out the UnHide Lil' Marsh! Both available on Amazon Prime.

UnHide Marshmallow Faux Fur Blanket ($219.00)—Buy Now

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Get your sip on this summer with thirst-quenching mocktails that are anything but boring. From slushies and fancy lemonades to Italian sodas, these delicious drinks are easy to whip up and guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family. 

Very Cherry Shirley Temple

Kitchen Happiness

For a big dose of nostalgia, go for the classic Shirley Temple! The kids will love this cherry treat—especially if you use mason jars as glasses. You can even add lime for an extra kick! Get the recipe from Kitchen Happiness.

Blueberry Lemonade

The View from Great Island

Nix the sugary soda and instead opt for a natural fruit drink from The View from Great Island. It's fresh squeezed, updated with a vivid berry puree, and the perfect pitcher for a party! Score the colorful recipe by clicking here.

Strawberry Agua Fresca

Lola's Cocina

This one goes out to all those strawberry fans! Thanks to Lola's Cocina, you'll have a new fave summer drink. It's a 3-ingredient cinch, kid-friendly, and great for a summer day. Get the recipe here.

Watermelon Slush

Damn Delicious

Psst! This super delicious slush from Damn Delicious is a must for any summer to-do list. It couldn't be any easier to make (only 3 ingredients!) or more refreshing. Get your watermelon on and grab the recipe here.

Pineapple Punch

Dinner at the Zoo

Ready to punch it up? This punch, courtesy of Dinner at the Zoo, only has 5 ingredients and a boatload of fresh flavor. It's great for a summer day...or, you know, a Tuesday. Click on over here for the recipe.

Mint Julep

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When the temperature drops, there's nothing like a batch of these sweet refreshments--sans bourbon. And here's a quick tip if you think the kiddos won’t go for the “muddled” leaves of mint, just use a batch of mint tea (iced) instead and use the mint as garnish. Get the recipe here.

Clementine Cream Soda

How Sweet Eats

Make use of fresh clementines with this fab recipe from How Sweet It Is. The homemade soda base becomes extra special when you top it off with a creamy scoop of vanilla ice cream. To find out how it’s made, click here.

Cherry Berry Fizzy All-Fruit Slushies

Paleo Running Momma

Make use of the best fruit summer has to offer by whipping up this quick slushie from Paleo Running Momma. With no refined sugar, it’s a drink you can feel good about serving up to your whole fam. To get the recipe, click here.

Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade

Build Your Bite

We can’t get enough watermelon all summer long, and this recipe from Build Your Bite is the perfect way to get more of the good stuff into our diet. Kiddos will love the fizziness provided by the sparkling water, too. To see the recipe, click here.

Agua de Horchata

Green Healthy Cooking

Get inspired by Green Healthy Cooking and make a yummy batch of horchata. This variation uses a mixture of milk, rice, cinnamon, maple syrup and vanilla to create an instant family fave. To grab the recipe, click here.

Pineapple Peach Agua Fresca

How Sweet Eats

Transport yourself to the tropics by making this super refreshing drink from How Sweet It Is. The whole family will love the vibrant color and thirst-quenching flavor. To get the recipe, click here.

Citrus Italian Sodas

Wright Family Table

Take a cue from the Italians and whip up a refreshing drink inspired by the Wright Family Table. They’re pretty easy to pull off using a citrusy simple syrup topped off with soda water and half & half. To get the full recipe, click here.

Raspberry-Mint Limeade

Kiwi and Carrot

Take your lemonade stand (or your backyard barbecue) to the next level with this amazing recipe from Kiwi & Carrot. The bright mix of flavors is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. To get the recipe, click here.

Blackberry Peach Sparkling Lemonade

The Pretty Life Girls

Get a little fancy with this yummy sparkling mix from The Pretty Life Girls. The recipe uses premade lemonade as a starting point, so you don’t have to worry about juicing bunches of lemons. Get the full recipe by clicking here.

Frozen Watermelon Lime Cooler

Build Your Bite

The heat wave won’t seem so daunting once you’ve got a cup of Build Your Bite’s watermelon lime cooler in your hand. Fresh watermelon is blended with a splash of lime juice to top it all off. Grab the full recipe by clicking here.

 

— Abigail Matsumoto & Susie Foresman

 

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Handheld is in. You’ve got your Kindle and your iPhone and your keyless remote, juggling to grab your little one out of her car seat while texting to confirm weekend plans. But what about lunch? That’s where newcomer Kye’s comes in, with the newest healthy alternative to give the sandwich standby a run for its money. Stroll into their sunlit shop in Santa Monica and unwrap an unexpected (and healthy) handheld treat for your toddler’s tastebuds.

With KyeRitos, Super Foods Get Super Convenient
Think of it as a healthy push-up. Start with a crisp sheet of shiny nori, already a fave with your little ones. (Other wrappers are available, too.) Now add kid-friendly fillings that double as healthy nutrition. KyeRitos are the brainchild of owner and local mom (to Kye) Jeanne Cheng (with degrees is traditional and holistic medicine, so you can really trust that this stuff has the goods) who conceived of the taste treat.

Dr. Seuss himself would be intrigued by the Nori N’ Lox resplendent with green eggs, smoked salmon arugula and tomatoes, all neatly wrapped in crisp seaweed.  Fans of old-school ‘wrappers’ can partake of the deli turkey, which reminds you of the classic wrap with a smear of tasty giji aioli for that super-food punch. The secret to the ‘slip wrap’ as they call it is Kye’s patent-pending packaging with a sheath of cellophane to keep the ingredients in and the mess off. And most choices are dairy and gluten-free for sensitive tummies. In fact, Kye’s accommodates every dietary need, from vegan toddlers to Paleo parents to macrobiotic mommies.  Whatever healthy eating plan you’ve committed to for this New Year, Kye’s will help you stick to it.  Happily.

A Super-Food Side With That
Kye’s happy fare continues with kiddo-pleasing beverages like their signature caramelized banana shake: like candy in a cup with no refined sugar (dehydrated cane juice, aka sucanat, does the trick) but a dose of Chinese yam for extra vitamins and coconut milk for enough added energy to chase those ducks at nearby Douglas Park. The avocolada smoothie is a guilt-free mocktail that begs for a mini umbrella. And what LA kids don’t prefer to drink their veggies, especially in a yummy shake?

Healthy Sweets For Picky Petites
No matter how healthy you’re eating, there’s always room for dessert. The brownies of black bean and rich cacao are as moist and rich as any you’ve had, while the chocolate avocado pudding pulls double-duty with omega3s and bioflavinoids in one delectable dish they’ll ask for over and over.  Because dessert is only dessert if it feels like an indulgence, and these do.

You Can Get There From Here
Kye’s in conveniently situated in the center of Montana’s main shopping strip, on the same block the recently-opened NYC fave Pink Chicken. And there’s free parking  behind the restaurant.
Tasty, healthy, kid pleasing and free, easy parking? Now you have no excuses to start the New Year on a healthy note!

Open Tuesday – Sunday, 7a.m.-7 p.m.

Kye’s
1518 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, 90403
Phone: 310-395-5937
Online: kyesmontana.com

– Kim Orchen Cooper

All photos courtesy of Kye’s and Kim Orchen Cooper.