Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Your list is full of ideas: plan a romantic dinner, give a surprise Valentine’s Day gift. Whether you’re shopping for your girlfriend or your wife, we’ve got the best Valentine’s Day gifts for her that she’s sure to love.

We have listed some of the most popular gifts for Valentine’s Day and hope you find them helpful.

1. Valentine’s Day Cards

While cards are often given with other gifts such as flowers or chocolates, more than 52% of consumers will give their loved ones a Valentine’s Day card. You can express your heart by personalizing your card with a photo or a heartfelt message.

2. Chocolate

Chocolate has a charm, an edible declaration of love that leaves the recipient feeling satisfied. This delightful substance not only melts into a burst of sweetness in our mouths, but it also melts our hearts into happiness.

Heart-shaped chocolate boxes are still one of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts, with nearly 48% of consumers saying that chocolates are one of the best gifts they can give their sweetheart.

3. Flowers

According to 34% of consumers, flowers are still one of the most romantic Valentine’s Day gifts. Some of the most popular types of Valentine’s Day flowers include roses, lilies, tulips, and even sunflowers.

4. Perfume

Perfume is another popular Valentine’s Day gift for him and her, but choosing the right perfume can be tricky no matter how long you have known each other. If you’re not sure, take a look at your partner’s perfume collection and see if they prefer citrusy or floral scents.

5. Jewelry

Jewelry remains a popular Valentine’s Day gift for him or her, and while men are more likely to choose something in this category than women, a watch or cufflinks can make excellent men’s gifts.

How to Pick the Best Chocolates for Valentine’s Day?

Choose something with a festive atmosphere

When you are shopping for a Valentine’s Day gift, a plain-shaped box of chocolates is slightly plain. You can pick a more romantic heart-shaped box. A heart-shaped box of chocolates is the most classic of romantic gifts. Nothing conveys the symbolism of love, commitment, and respect better than a heart-shaped chocolate box. In fact, a heart-shaped box of chocolates may be the most popular Valentine’s Day gift ever.

Another way to show more thoughtfulness is to give a personalized box of chocolates. You can write a heartfelt message on the gift box, or have a chocolatier add a personalized message to make it even more special. Some chocolatiers even let you pick the design on the box, such as a heart, flower, or the word “love”. Everyone likes to receive something that feels like it was made just for them, and personalizing your gift is a great way to achieve that goal.

Pay attention to the ingredients

To ensure that the chocolate you choose is of the highest quality possible, be sure to pay attention to the ingredient list. Look for derivatives of cocoa beans, such as cocoa butter, cocoa liquor or cocoa solids. These don’t have to be the first ingredients on the list, but high-quality chocolate will have a higher concentration of cocoa than cheaper brands.

You also need to make sure the chocolate doesn’t have any additional ingredients that affect its quality. Sometimes companies will add vegetable oils and other extra ingredients to save money, but ultimately this can affect the end result. You also need to research the types of ingredients the company uses and make sure they stick to organic ingredients whenever possible.

Keep in mind that the ingredient list will vary depending on the type of chocolate you buy. Dark chocolate should contain about 50 to 60 percent cocoa, while milk chocolate should contain only 20 to 25 percent cocoa. White chocolate should also contain no less than 20% cocoa butter.

Checking freshness

You also need to make sure that you buy the freshest chocolate possible. You can avoid eating out-of-date chocolate by sticking to chocolate stores rather than grocery stores or big box stores. Generally, Valentine’s Day-themed candies you find at chocolate specialty stores are recently made because it’s a short holiday and they don’t sell chocolates from the previous year.

Consider your loved one’s taste

Your loved one will definitely appreciate your gift more if you get her favorite type of chocolate. When it comes to chocolate, at first glance you’re sure to be overwhelmed. There are milk, and dark and white chocolates to choose from. These chocolates can then be filled with all sorts of goodies, such as nuts, caramel, cream, or fresh fruit.

If you’re not sure which chocolate your loved one likes best, feel free to ask. You can bring it up absently in conversation without making it seem like you received chocolate as a gift. If you don’t want to risk ruining the surprise by asking, you can always find a box containing a variety of flavors to make sure your loved one has at least some of her favorites in the box. Or, contact a chocolate store at your store. They will usually have a popular selection, which is a safe choice for most people.

Contact Geoto Packaging today to learn about our most popular valentines day gifts.