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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

From cozy to casual, gadgets that meet everyone’s budgets
Maggie Sison, Reporter • February 6, 2026
Katherine M. Strait
Illustration of all the gift options piled together with love.

Ideas for Girlfriends

A photo illustration of flowers. Real flowers can be bought at any local grocery store and the Lego flowers that I mentioned can be bought at Paper Source in Clayton. (Kati Zustiak)

Lego Flowers: 

Want to get your girl flowers that can last forever? Lego flowers are the perfect gift! This can act as a fun activity for you both. Not only will the flowers last forever, but so will the memories that went into building them.

 

 

 

 

Photo illustration of a pair of Uggs that can be bought at any local department store. (Kati Zustiak)

Ugg Slippers: 

Girls love anything cozy. UGG specifically is a super popular brand. Don’t believe me? Just walk into any public school, and you will see nine out of 10 girls wearing UGGS. These slippers are a perfect gift; they meet her comfort needs and will guarantee a smile on her face.

 

 

Photo illustration of a Jellycat that could be purchased at City Sprouts in Clayton, Mo. (Kati Zustiak)

Jellycats: 

Girls love anything cute, especially if it’s a stuffed animal. Jellycats are the perfect gift to show your love. There are many animal and item styles to choose from, with a range of color options. You can personalize the Jellycat to her likings which will ensure a happy girlfriend. There are options on Etsy  to embroider jellycats, so you could embroider their name to personalize them. 

 

Ideas for Boyfriends

A photo illustration of men’s cologne. This can be bought at Sephora or any department store. (Kati Zustiak)

Cologne: 

Wanna keep your boyfriend smelling good? Cologne is the perfect long-lasting gift. Boys love a good cologne, and they very much pride themselves on having a good scent. Your boyfriend will love this gift! 

 

 

 

 

A photo illustration of a men’s quarter zip. These can be found at Macy’s, Nordstrom or any department store. (Kati Zustiak)

Quarter Zips: 

It’s straight quarter zips and matchas around here, right? Quarter zips are the perfect gift for boyfriends who want to stay on trend. Quarter zips are part of the performative male lifestyle, a global trend that originated on TikTok. A quarter zip will be a guaranteed hit with your boyfriend.  

 

 

A photo illustration of Airpods, which can be found at a local Best Buy or Apple. (Kati Zustiak)

Airpods: 

Wait, what? Wait, I can’t hear you. I give all girlfriends a fair warning: this gift is a blessing and a curse. It will keep them quiet, but it will also make communication very difficult. Every time I see a boy, I see at least one AirPod in one ear, so I would say this would be quite a useful gift. This gift equals a happy boyfriend.

 

 

Neutral Ideas

A photo illustration of a pair of concert tickets. Go to ticketmaster.com to find upcoming concerts. (Kati Zustiak)

Planned Date: 

A planned date is the perfect way to demonstrate your creativity. You can pick a dinner place, activity or even a concert, and it will be guaranteed fun. Anyone would love a thoughtful, planned-out date!

 

 

 

 

A photo illustration of chocolate, which can be bought at Target or any local grocery store. (Kati Zustiak)

Candy:

Everyone loves a sweet treat! You can get them their favorite sweet, whether that be chocolate or gummies. A box of heart chocolate will never go out of style!

 

 

 

 

 

A photo illustration of a robe. Comfortable clothes are available in any department store. (Kati Zustiak)

Comfy Clothes: 

Everyone loves to be comfy. Anything fluffy would be perfect, whether that be socks, a robe or etc. For minimalist people, even a sweatshirt or sweatpants would be loved. Anything soft will be the perfect gift!

 

 

 

 

 

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Maggie Sison
Maggie Sison, Reporter
Pronouns: she/her Grade: 9 Years on staff: 1
What’s your go-to karaoke song? “Baby” ft. Ludacris by Justin Bieber
What’s a small thing that instantly makes your day better? When I receive a hug from my friends.
What are some of your favorite hobbies? I love to hang out with my friends and family, play tennis, play soccer, and tan.
What’s your favorite part of being on the newspaper staff? I like that I have the freedom to share my views to my community.
Kati Zustiak
Kati Zustiak, Illustator
Pronouns: she/her Grade: 10 Years on staff: 1
What’s your go-to karaoke song? “You’ll be back” by Jonathan Groff
What’s a small thing that instantly makes your day better? Hanging out with a friend.
What are some of your favorite hobbies? Drawing and fashion.
What’s your favorite part of being on the newspaper staff? Being able to contribute to such a cool and professional effort.
Katherine M. Strait
Katherine M. Strait, Website Managing Editor and Copy Editor
Pronouns: she/her Grade: 10 Years on staff: 2
What’s a small thing that instantly makes your day better? Whenever someone goes out of their way to ask for my opinion on small things.
What are some of your favorite hobbies? I love to read, write, do art, jump rope, and learn new things!
What’s your favorite part of being on the newspaper staff? The fact that I get to uncover and share stories that would have otherwise been cast aside.
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