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Fresh off the heels of the Super Bowl, a guy has to quickly re-focus his attention on a manly task that doesn’t usually feel so manly.  That’s right, Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, so now is the time to put the plan into action so you don’t blow it. A great first stop is out guy’s guide to Valentine’s Day gifts for a quick list of some key DO’s and DON’TS. 

A time-tested Gift Guru tip: Regardless of what gift route you choose to go, don’t forget to include a hand-written love note to your valentine. A little love letter will go a long way!

Sterling Silver Double Heart Pendant starting at $50.00.

You really can't go wrong with flowers on Valentine's Day. Beautiful, sensual, romantic and time-tested, they're the perfect way to say “Happy Valentine’s Day” and more importantly, "I love you". Roses are a classic Valentine’s Day choice; while red traditionally represents beauty, courage and, of course, love and passion, making red roses the perfect combination.

For one lucky winner, we’re going to send gorgeous red roses to your valentine just in time for Valentine’s Day. The truly stunning half dozen large-head, red rose blooms by Martha Stewart are accented with greenery and sweet spray roses. This arrangement is guaranteed to leave them speechless.

I’m serious! When I first heard about these Pajama Jeans over the holidays I couldn’t believe it. I was skeptical to say the least. So, I called up right away to get a pair and try them out for myself. It turned out that they were such a hot commodity that they weren’t available again until now. I received my very own set of pajamas a few days ago and here is what I found. 

These pajamas are insanely comfortable. I slept in them, cooked in them, cleaned in them and even ran out to the store in them. Granted, wearing the same thing for 24 hours felt a little weird, but I was really comfortable! The pajama jeans come with a gray t-shirt that is incredibly soft. The jeans themselves are super stretchy and thick with realistic looking metal studs where you would find them on a pair of real jeans.

Ok, so you’re not fooling anyone that these are real jeans, but you can definitely walk proudly to the mailbox or run out to pick the kids up without looking like you didn’t take the time to get dressed.  I think that the track suit has met its rival. I would be 1000% more likely to wear the pajama jeans and matching tee to run out for a gallon of milk, than a track suit. Pajamagram is also awesome because they package the set in a hat box, including a “do not disturb” door knob sign and an herbal sachet for your jammie drawer. 

This outfit is perfect for super busy moms and also could be great for college kids. Throw these suckers on when you get home from a rowdy night out and you wake up ready to head to the diner for a greasy hang over cure. Whether you’re going to a PTA meeting, the grocery store or even to bed, these pajamas are a breakthrough in making life easier for women. Warning! They run small so order a size up at least. I usually wear a small and had to wear the medium. See all of our favorite lingerie and sleepwear and our favorite Valentine's Day Gifts too!

Pajama Jeans starting at $59.95.

The Gifts.com Research Department has informed me that I am officially 0-2 in my Gift Guru Super Bowl picks. So while it may be tough to take pride in my ability to pick a winner in the big game, I’ve had more success finding some great gifts for rabid NFL fans and hard-core tailgaters. Of course we have some great hand-picked gift ideas for Saints fans and some cool Guru-Approved stuff for Colts fans too, but my Gift Guru football Gift of the Day is the “Tailgating Cookbook: Recipes for the Big Game”. 

This cookbook is a great idea for any sports fan who is not entirely on board with the idea that the end of the football season means the end of tailgate food season. The thought of being without football for six months is a little less painful knowing that burgers, brats, chili, and side dishes can make it to the table year round.

Gift Guru pick: Saints 27 Colts 24

The Tailgating Cookbook: Recipes for the Big Game starting at $11.48.

The dogs in our lives give us unconditional love. They’re always happy to see us, they always want to hang out and they always make us feel loved. Why, then, do so many of us ignore our pets on Valentine’s Day? This is the one day when we’re supposed to show those who love us that we love them too! Luckily, I have found some excellent gifts for just this occasion. Exhibit A is this freaking adorable “Hug Me” dog hoodie that is covered in candy hearts and even has hearts as little ears on the hood.  If that’s just a little bit too mushy for you, I’ve go this tattoo inspired Sparrow Leash that says it all without saying it at all. 

If you really want to just do something nice for the dog in your life this Valentine’s Day, consider getting him/her a doggie spa basket filled with shampoo, a fun toy and other goodies that they can use at home.  If none of these strike your fancy, check out our entire Valentine’s Day Gifts for Pets selection. I guarantee they will love the extra attention that a V-day gift will bring!  

When it comes to getting a Valentine's gift for the Mrs, you want something that will surprise her but also help her in her busy life. Whether she's a hardcore bookworm, or a Super Mom who always has her hands full, this canvas tote is just the thing to get her through the day.

This catchy mantra, "Keep Calm and Carry On", has appeared on posters, t-shirts, you name it, and now on this cite tote bag which reminds us we can handle anything life throws at us. Check out the rest of our Love-O-Meter guide for fresh gift picks for your loved ones.

Keep Calm and Carry On Tote starting at $25.00.

Today The Sims franchise celebrates their 10th birthday. The Sims may be all about virtual living, but over the last ten years, The Sims has put up some very REAL numbers. For example, over the last decade The Sims game titles have grossed over $1.6 billion (with a “B”). For comparison sake, that’s in the same conversation as some familiar Hollywood blockbusters such as Titanic ($1.8 billion) and The Matrix trilogy ($1.4 billion).

And since its June 2009 release, “The Sims 3” title has sold over 4.5 million copies and was the #1 selling PC game for 2009. Here’s one more factoid about The Sims that should impress. “The Sims 3” YouTube Channel is the second most subscribed to sponsored channel with nearly 55,000 subscribers tallying over 26 million video views.

To celebrate The Sims birthday we’re going to give you a chance to win some great gifts. Enter here to be two of the randomly selected entrants will win a very cool “The Sims Prize Pack”.

This awesome set includes: a copy of The Sims 3,  a copy of The Sims 3 World Adventures expansion pack, a copy of The Sims 3 High End Loft Stuff Pack, one sweet The Sims 3 Fatboy lounge chair, and one The Sims 3 t-shirt.

Here’s to another ten years!

Photo frames for physical prints are soooo 20th century. Why display one photo forever when you can create stunning, high-quality multimedia slide shows using hundreds of images. You can now experience memories in an entirely new way. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we're giving away a Kodak EASYSHARE 8 inch Digital Photo Frame.

The M820 digital photo frame has a ton of cool features like video playback, multiple memory card slots, backlighting, and a built-in speaker for playing MP3 music files. And to really make the gift memorable here's a Gift Guru tip: pre-load the frame with pictures, video and music your valentine would love. That way the memories displayed will always be a reminder of their valentine.

Since his historic landing of the first 900 degree aerial spin in 1999 Tony Hawk has become a legend in the skate boarding community. He’s also brought what was once a subculture to the mainstream with his super fun and cutting edge video games. In case you aren’t hip on what his latest venture, Tony Hawk: RIDE is exactly, we have the details right here.  

It comes in just about every game system’s format so whether your edgy teen or video game lover has an Xbox, PS3 or Wii they can RIDE out. This amazing game uses new motion sensing technology picks up on every move you make when you use the skateboard shaped remote. It can sense your push speed, your tilt angle and can even sense set up for bigger tricks and rotation. The game, that costs about the same as a new skateboard complete, takes the up to 8 players through 4 different modes in epic locations across the globe. 

The best part is that anyone can play RIDE. It’s a great chance for parents, cousins, friends and siblings to show off the more than 100 moves and play together while having an awesome time. This game makes a great gift for any teenager, college student, aspiring youngster, video gamer or skateboarding fan. Just make sure to find out what gaming system they prefer to use at home before buying.  

Tony Hawk: RIDE Game starting at $99.99.

For couples new and old alike, one of the easiest ways to spend time together is in the kitchen. Sure it's nice to be pampered and waited on, but cooking together puts the fun back into making dinner. And what better way to heat things up for your anniversary than a cookbook filled with aphrodisiac-inspired recipes.

Filled with colorful illustrations and interesting trivia about the world's most sensual foods, this cookbook is sure to heat things up in the kitchen. So whether you're celebrating your 1st or 10th anniversary, this playful guide is the perfect gift for any couple.

The New InterCourses: Aphrodisac Cookbook starting at $20.00.