’Tis the month of romance and sales of Milk Trays and red roses as we welcome Valentine’s Day this year. Of course, Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples, and if you happen to be single that’s no excuse not to want a bit of self-love. With all the handy gizmos that happen to be circling the shelves of giant stuffed teddy bears and heart-shaped sweets, you can be sure to treat yourself this year. Unless, what you really want is a life-sized bear with an ‘I Love You’ T-shirt...

Gourmet Gadgetry Chocolate Fountain
Flowers might be the typical go-to gift for your girlfriend or wife on Valentine’s Day, but if you’re a guy looking for something to share with your spouse, then this product will work a treat! With its fancy title, the Gourmet Gadgetry Chocolate Fountain creates a certain appeal of luxury, which is helped by its stainless steel tiers and statement piece effect. Available at £32.99, it’s both show-stopping and easy to clean, with the tiers being easy to remove and wash.

If you want to attempt to be healthy, you can always include some fruit to dip, or if you’re simply an honest chocoholic, just grab a straw and go to town. For best results, you’ll need at least 900g of chocolate. After the chocolate is melted, pour it into the chocolate fountain bowl and switch the mode to ‘Heat Motor’ to get it going. After all, a bouquet of roses might look pretty, but chocolate is always practical.

Shiatsu Heated Back Massager
As I said, Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples, and if you do decide that you deserve some pam-pering, this Heated Back Massager is the ticket. Priced at £84.99, this massager is all you need when you come home from a long day’s work. It’ll soothe all your aches and pains with its remote-controlled heat technology, letting you choose where it needs to work. And with its 25% extra back coverage, you can literally sit back and let it do all the hard work. Remember to enjoy some self-love amongst all the smug happy couples!

Pretty Pink Smoothie and Milkshake Maker
With the words ‘pretty’ and ‘pink’, this drinks maker fits the bill of a stereotypical Valentine’s gift, but also has its practical usage. Instead of spending money on expensive chocolates which will no doubt be digested before the week’s end, this way you can spend your money on something more lasting.

The Pretty Pink Smoothie and Milkshake Maker is an easily affordable gift at just £13.99. Primed with a double-action blade that cuts vertically and horizontally, and fit for protein shakes, smoothies and milkshakes, this little gem will be a great kitchen accessory for whatever mood you’re in.