February is one of my favorite months of the year because the days get longer, which lifts my mood significantly. It is also time for one of my favorite holidays — Valentine’s Day— which offers another excuse to shop for gifts. Single this year, I am treating myself to some of these things on my lists!
Nothing says “I love you” like the proper kitchen appliances to help your beloved make healthier choices. My first 2 gift ideas are 2 of my kitchen must-haves.
1. The Beast Mega 1200 |$199
Providing a loved one with a proper blender so that they can make morning smoothies is an act of true love. I learned about this miracle machine at the Jack Taylor preview in October. I am still inexplicably waiting for the sample I was offered by the company to properly review it. But I still wanted to include this because I loved how it worked at the preview and I love its unique, modern design.
The Beast® Mega 1200 is a supercharged, supersized upgrade to the original blender that put Beast on the map. The Mega combines the performance of a commercial blender with the convenience of a personal blender, putting it in a league of its own.
With its sleek design and 1200 watt motor, this powerhouse blasts through the toughest ingredients, producing silky blends in seconds. The Mega is your workhorse blender for large shakes, recipe prep, family-sized smoothies, and cocktails to share. The Beast Mega Blender is the only tool you need to transform your health and elevate your life.
2. The Ninja Creami Deluxe 11-in-1 |$224
This is a must-have for every kitchen! A complete dream machine it makes 11 different frozen foodie delights—ice cream, lite ice cream, gelato, Italian ice, frozen yogurt, sorbet, milkshakes, creamiccino, sushi, or a frozen drink. I LIVE for mine. I make protein ice cream with Truvani protein powder, which is an awesome meal replacement, when my appetite is low. I use mine at least 3 times a week now and will be reviewing this and offering some tips in another post. I have already convinced 3 people at my day gig to get this and they all love theirs too.
As regular readers of That Girl At the Party know, I believe in the home as a spa and pleasure dome. Provided your beloved with ways to relax and unwind will make them love you all the more.
3. Renpho Eyeris 3 |$89
I am on my computer at least 12 hours a day. So I welcome anything to relieve eye strain. I have the first version which is just heat so will likely upgrade to this one. A new horizon of comfort, the Eyeris 3 eye massager features 3 compression modes, 3 pressure levels, and vibration to help your eyes and temples drift into a deeper state of calm. Three auto-off timers provide the ideal length of use for a spa session. The perfect eye care device to alleviate eye strain and take your eye relaxation to new horizons.
There are soothing heating & cooling massage modes that provide indulgent eye care and promote better sleep. Three heating levels from 104℉ (40℃) to 113℉(45 ℃) help relieve eye strains and reduce dark circles, eye bags, and more. The removable cooling gel mask helps alleviate puffiness and dark circles. Freeze the gel mask for 35-60 min before attaching it to the eye massager.
4. Manastin Portable Large Home Steam Sauna |$75
This is awesome even for a small NYC apartment. A foldable sauna brings immediate relaxation. This sauna box is uniquely designed with a 1200w steamer, a water capacity of 3L, and a total of 15 heating levels. It takes just 9 minutes to heat up to 130 °F and then is ready to meet your relaxation needs.
Sauna therapy has been proven beneficial for health, including improving blood circulation, relieving muscle fatigue, and reducing stress. Choosing our sauna room not only offers relaxation but also supports the well-being of you and your family.
In order to actually be able to maintain healthy loving relationships, we need to be of sound mind and spirit. These wonderful books will help.
5. 365 Science Of Mind by Ernest Holmes |$18
With our country veering into fascism, it is imperative that true American patriots and lovers of life spiritually fortify ourselves daily. There is no greater present you can gift your loved ones with than this amazing yearly devotional of wisdom from Science of Mind author Ernest Holmes. A healthy spirit is the ultimate turn-on.
With a white supremacist administration trying to erase Black and Brown history and all gains we have made in the past 100 years causing undue stress to the community, this lovely book of love letters to every part of Black American culture is a very uplifting and much needed collective. Celebrate Black Love this Valentine’s Day, read these lovely letters aloud.
6. Black Love Letters |$14.00
From celebrated Black writers, creators, and thinkers—and with a foreword by John Legend—comes a collection of letters and original illustrations on the subject of Black love, a powerful and heartfelt celebration of Blackness in all its many forms. In this exquisite anthology of letters and illustrations, Cole Brown and Natalie Johnson bring together a constellation of influential Black figures to write to the people, places, and moments that mean the most to them.
Pleasure for your female loves and yourself.
7. Lelo SONA™ 2 Cruise |$119
The best vibrator in the world, the SONA™ 2 Cruise uses gentle sonic waves instead of conventional vibrations for clitoral stimulation. This allows for an entirely new approach to pleasure, capable of generating multiple orgasms at once. It also features LELO’s patented Cruise Control™ technology that ensures no drop in intensity when you wish to press it hard against the body for an intense, deep release. With twelve pleasure settings and a smooth design made out of premium body-safe silicone, SONA™ 2 Cruise is your best bet when it comes to clitoral stimulation. This is a great gift for your single gal pals, couple friends, and yourself!
I live for music! I love to gift Spotify gift cards for all holidays and birthdays, so that my friends and family can enjoy the dozens of playlists that I have created.
8. Spotify Gift Card with a Customized Playlist |$99
I miss the days when I used to get and gift mixed tapes with guys I was digging and/or dating. A customized playlist of your significant others’ favorite songs and/or songs you share together on Spotify with a gift card—preferably for the year—is ideal.
