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No one wants to be the person who forgets about Valentine’s Day – especially when everyone else across Canada seems to be spending a significant amount of money wooing their love interest or treating their tots.
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A 2015 study found half of Canadians spend an average of $177 on gifts in honour of February 14. The biggest items purchased include, alcohol, jewelry, fashion objects and tech toys. Unique gifts are also worth a look. Chip lovers can consider Doritos new Ketchup Roses bouquet , and those obsessed with pizza should check out Boston Pizza’s heart-shaped zas.
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If you’re stumped for ideas on what to get the apple of your eye, look no further than our short and sweet gift guide. Each of these goodies can be purchased in a pinch online, and will tickle the fancy of even the most fickle of sweethearts.
Not into buying something that requires payment? Pen some poetry for your sweetie. According to Ancestry.ca , 28 per cent of Canadians don’t remember the last time they wrote a handwritten letter.
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Papyrus Box of Love Postcards, $40, papyrusonline.com.
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Women's Original Tall Gloss Rainboots in Bright Cerise, $165, ca.hunterboots.com.
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Wood + Glass Display Cloches, $44, westelm.com.
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Printed Poplin Roll-Up Pants, $35, gapcanada.ca.
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Leonard II Half Half Cream Sunglasses, $375, 6bygeebeauty.com.
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Alex and Ani Heart Wrap, $48, alexandani.com.
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TOMS Limited Edition Pink Lips Classics, $65, toms.ca.
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Colette Grand Café Le Petite Sweet Box, $25, shop.colettetoronto.com.
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The Reversible Mat 5mm, $68, lululemon.com.
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Miik Men "Mick" Signature Square Neck Tee, $112, miikmen.ca.
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David's Tea Valentine's Day Treats, from $3, available at davidstea.com.
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Baking Mold, $13, ikea.com/ca.
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Sequin and Crystal Rose Earrings, $115, jcrew.com.
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adidas Stan Smith, $110, adidas.ca.
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Yves Saint Laurent wallet, $850, holtrenfrew.com
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Rimowa Salsa Deluxe Beauty Case, $450, rimowa.com.
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Pink Salmon Print Leggings From Fort Kids, $43, fort-kids.com.
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Jessica Jensen x Love Fresh Travel Kit, $60, lovefresh.com.
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Baddah Leggings, $40, bench.ca.
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Jenny Bird Illa Collar, $225, jenny-bird.com.
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Avon Children's Umbrella Heart Pattern, available at Avon.
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MayBaby Small Jewelry Box, $45, pbteen.com.
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Diptyque Rosaviola Candle, $80, holtrenfrew.com.
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Optrix Pro Kit 2 Lens Bundle for iPhone 6/6s. $160, staples.ca.
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Miiyu Solid Lace-Trimmed Microfibre Hipster, $12, simons.ca.
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Martha Stewart Pets Valentine’s Bone Dog Toy, $6, petsmart.ca.
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MACKAGE Samara Black Leather Fringe Bucket Bag, $550, mackage.com.
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Massage Oils, $19, lotusaroma.com.
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Lost My Name personalized books, $40, lostmy.name.
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Forever 21 Polka Dot Shirt, $27, forever21.com/shop/ca.
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Joe Fresh Boxers, $12, joefresh.ca.
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Jack Black Moisture Therapy Lip Balm SPF, $9, getjackblack.ca.
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HP Roar White Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, $100, hp.com/canadastore.
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BLACK BROWN 1826 Cufflinks, $35, thebay.com.
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Gillette Fusion ProGlide, $15, available at drug stores nationwide.
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Aveda Love Composition Oil, $40, aveda.ca.
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Darth Vader Greeter Plush, walmart.ca.
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Daisy Rivet Hinged Bangle, $145, coach.com.
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Sealed With A Kiss Notebook, $8, chapters.indigo.ca.
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TWENTYSIX by Aromachology and Natasha Koifman in support of Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ), $75, 26forAPJ.com.
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Build-A-Bear Sweet Hugs Swirl Bear, $25, available at Build-A-Bears across Canada.
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Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II, $299, amazon.ca.
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Sanuck Slip On, shopsanuk.ca.
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Urban Barn Mongolian Toss, $99, urbanbarn.com.
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WAXON Pomtini Loofah Scrub, $11, waxon.ca.
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AVEENO® Stress Relief Moisturizing Lotion, $16, available at drugstores nationwide.
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ECCO Instrinsic 2, $210, ca.shop.ecco.com.
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Sony XBR-X830C 4K Ultra HD with Android TV, $1,199, sony.ca.
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Ashley Graham for Addition Elle Nightie, $95, additionelle.com.
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Beard Mine, $25, beardsandbeavers.com.
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