Valentine's Day Gift Guide - Edible Valentine Gifts from Baked by Melissa - Baked by Melissa (2024)

FAQs

What is the number one gift given on Valentine's Day? ›

Valentine Cards

60% of Americans planned to buy greetings and gift cards (NRF report 2023). Therefore, they are the top-selling items for Valentine's Day, especially if they are unique or personalized.

The most popular Valentine's Day gift in the US is chocolate. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, 52% of Americans choose to give their loved ones this sweet treat on Valentine's Day. This is followed by flowers (37%), jewelry (21%), and a romantic dinner (34%).

Chocolate covered strawberries are a classic treat on Valentine's Day but the store-bought variety are often pretty expensive. Luckily, they're easy to make at home and you can even get creative with decorating them: sprinkles, chopped nuts, or crushed freeze-dried strawberries!

While flowers, candy and greeting cards still top the list of main gifts, younger generations are shifting the way Valentine's Day is being celebrated, looking beyond traditional gifts.

Overall Spending

The most popular gifts were candy (56%), greeting cards (40%), and flowers (37%).

Virtual experiences, wellness gifts, and fashionable accessories are also in vogue. Choose what resonates with your partner's style and interests for a thoughtful and trendy Valentine's Day surprise.

You typically go with something heart-shaped or something chocolate… because a box of Nerds or a Kermit the Frog Pez dispenser may not send the right message. And so, two types of candy seem to shine on February 14: conversation hearts and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, at least according to CandyStore.com.

Some guys may be yearning for a high-quality turntable; others may want nothing more than a reliable chef's knife. Some want a trip to the spa and fancy skin care. (And, of course, there are the guys who truly just want a nice dinner and chocolate.)

Spoiling someone can look different to every couple, but flowers, chocolates and/or plush animals are almost always a Valentine's Day W. A scented candle and a gorgeous new set of lingerie are other powerful choices, regardless of how hackneyed some (miserable) people might view them.

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Most Creative Valentine's Day Gift for Her: Knock Knock What I Love About You Book. What does she really want for Valentine's Day? You to tell her how much she means to you. This thoughtful gift has tons of sweet prompts for you to fill in with love notes.

Everybody Wants Chocolate

According to CandyStore.com, 37 out of 50 states in the U.S. prefer some kind of chocolate to any other sort of Valentine candy. Chocolate is the most popular candy for Valentine's Day for a reason.

Hershey's Hugs and Kisses Assortment

A Hershey's Kiss is a classic for a reason. This Hugs and Kisses assortment not only comes with the traditional Hershey's Kiss wrapped in silver foil, but it also includes Hershey's Kisses made from white creme candy filled with milk chocolate wrapped in pink and silver foil.

And how sweet: Teachers receive the most Valentine's Day cards annually, followed by children, mothers and wives.