{"id":54382,"date":"2017-01-27T12:53:02","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T17:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uncommongoods.pro\/?p=54382"},"modified":"2018-01-04T12:34:21","modified_gmt":"2018-01-04T17:34:21","slug":"non-mushy-valentines-day-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/2017\/non-mushy-valentines-day-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Crush the Clich\u00e9s: Our Least Mushy Valentine\u2019s Day Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/2017\/non-mushy-valentines-day-gifts\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54835 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/giftguide-vday17-crushcliches-feature.jpg\" alt=\"UncommonGoods | Our Least Mushy Valentine's Day Gifts \" width=\"650\" height=\"716\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For many, Valentine&#8217;s Day means Cupid&#8217;s arrows, red roses, and hearts on EVERYTHING. But for a lot of other folks, the thought of presenting someone with a giant teddy bear holding a plush heart that reads, &#8220;I Wuv U&#8221; seems a little silly. Sure, we appreciate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/2017\/valentines-day-gift-guide-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\">the classic approach to V-Day gifting<\/a>, but we&#8217;re all for celebrating the holiday without all that over-the-top, sentimental, gooey stuff, too. In honor of those lovebirds who are sweet (but not sappy) and romantic (but still realistic), we created this collection of lovable gifts, minus the mush.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/a-maze-ing-chocolate-server?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54384 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/A-Maze-Ing-Chocolate-Server.jpg\" alt=\"A-Maze-Ing Chocolate Server | UncommonGoods\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>How do you add an uncommon touch to a traditional Valentine&#8217;s Day gift? Pair that box of chocolates with this\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/a-maze-ing-chocolate-server?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\">A-Maze-Ing Chocolate Server<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/mimosa-diagram-glassware-set-of-2?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54385 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Mimosa-Diagram-Glassware.jpg\" alt=\"Mimosa Diagram Glassware | UncommonGoods\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Champagne is pretty romantic, but it&#8217;s also perfect in a brunch cocktail. | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/mimosa-diagram-glassware-set-of-2?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\">Mimosa Diagram Glassware<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/spinning-spirits-set?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54836 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/43605_wine.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\" \/><\/a>Your head spins when you start thinking about how great they are. You feel love-drunk when you&#8217;re with them. They always raise your spirits. Say all that subtly, while gifting them something they&#8217;ll actually use. | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/spinning-spirits-set?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\">Spinning Spirits Set<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/hot-sauce-lover-pillow?source=blo\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54838 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/43601_hot-sauce-pillow.jpg\" width=\"440\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>OK, this one is a <em>little\u00a0<\/em>mushy, but we added it to spice things up.\u00a0| <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/hot-sauce-lover-pillow?source=blo\" target=\"_blank\">Hot Sauce Lover Pillow<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/craft-wax-beer-candles?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54839 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/43090_craft-wax.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"436\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Any candle can set the mood, but a \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/craft-wax-beer-candles?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\">Craft Wax Beer Candle<\/a>\u00a0adds ambiance and the scent of beer or cider, making in a home accent that goes beyond a romantic night in.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/set-of-fore-golf-glasses?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52216 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/42725_golfglasses.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"377\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now you can say, &#8220;I love you&#8221; while saying, &#8220;I totally support your obsession with golf.&#8221; | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/set-of-fore-golf-glasses?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\">Set of Fore! Golf Glasses<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/shattered-glass-ceiling-necklace?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53007 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/42932_glassceiling-1.jpg\" width=\"566\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s nothing cheesy about telling her you&#8217;re proud of her accomplishments. The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/shattered-glass-ceiling-necklace?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\">Shattered Glass Ceiling Necklace<\/a>\u00a0is the perfect way to do it. As far as gifts go, this one crushes it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/chili-granola?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54840 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/44066_spicy-granola.jpg\" width=\"575\" height=\"541\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sweets usually shine during Valentine&#8217;s Day. It&#8217;s about time someone gave savory the spotlight. | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/chili-granola?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\">Chili Granola<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/sparkling-wine-making-kit?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54841 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/42917_champagne-kit.jpg\" width=\"623\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Why does a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/sparkling-wine-making-kit?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\">Sparkling Wine Making Kit<\/a>\u00a0top your standard bottle of bubbly? It&#8217;s fun to make, it tastes great, and it shows that you&#8217;re planning to stick around for the next three months. (Hey, like a solid relationship, fermentation doesn&#8217;t happen over night!)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/a-couple-of-gardeners-hanging-sculptures?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54842 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/42511_gardeners.jpg\" width=\"659\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Being in love makes everything a little more fun. Even pulling weeds and researching natural pest control methods. | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/a-couple-of-gardeners-hanging-sculptures?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\">A Couple of Gardeners Hanging Sculpture<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/let-it-snow?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54843 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/43401_snow-print.jpg\" width=\"588\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This art may be winter-themed, but it&#8217;s a not-too-mushy way to tell your valentine you love snuggling up with them year round. | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/product\/let-it-snow?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\">Let it Snow Print<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/gifts\/valentines-day\/valentines-day-gifts?source=blog_gg_nonmushy_2017\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54845 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/giftguide-vday17-crushcliches-cta.jpg\" alt=\"See more Valentine's Day Gifts from UncommonGoods\" width=\"650\" height=\"75\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/valentines-day-gift-guides?source=blog_gg_vday_2017\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54974 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/giftguide-vday17-listcta.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"174\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many, Valentine&#8217;s Day means Cupid&#8217;s arrows, red roses, and hearts on EVERYTHING. 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