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Here at Gifts, we're a fan of any holiday that's all about sweets. And the Sweetest Day is all about sending something sweet, whether it's candy, a sentiment or both in this case with these personalized M&M's. 

Upload a picture of your loved one and instantly turn it into a edible keepsake. One side features your photo and the other includes a date whether it's a anniversary or just a special memory. Pick from 20 different shades and surprise him or her with this unique treat. Don't forget to check out the rest of our gift ideas for the Sweetest Day this Friday. 

Cute Candy for a Cute Couple- My M&M's starting at $38.97. 

My anniversary is next month, so it’s not too early to start thinking about my gifting game plan. First thing’s first, don’t forget your anniversary day! Yeah, it feels pretty silly to even type that one, but sure enough, many-an-anniversary have been sabotaged by forgetting or nearly forgetting the big day. 

Here’s a Gift Guru tip. Sign up with Gifts.com and set an anniversary reminder (and set some birthday reminders while you’re at it). We’ll then send you an email reminder you that your anniversary is approaching (and then another email again on the day of), and we’ll sprinkle in some great gift ideas as well.

Now, sometimes folks get confused about the milestone anniversary gift issue. I believe you can never go wrong when you give a gift from the heart, but it’s sometimes fun to use anniversary milestones to come up with a creative gift. For example, in September, we’ll be marking our 9th anniversary. According to anniversary milestones this is traditionally our “pottery” anniversary with the modern interpretation making it our “leather” anniversary. This leather wine carrier- accompanied by a little bubbly- might just be the way I’m going this year. Here’s a list of the “traditional” and “modern” anniversary milestones. Set those gift reminders!

Leather Wine Carrier starting at $79.95. 

When a big anniversary comes along, some people like to give gifts according to what each milestone calls for, paper for 1st, silver for the 25th, but what about for those in-between occasions? That's why I love the Anniversary Book, because every anniversary is a milestone! 

This charming memory book allows couples to store photos, notes, and messages they can write to each other every year. It becomes a piece of family history as it gets filled up with the wonderful memories they share together. It's hand-bound, filled with 40 pages, and features a beautiful cover. It's the gift they'll always use and cherish. For more great tips, check out our Anniversay gift guide.

Anniversary Book starting at $55.00.

Instead of going with the usual exchange of cards or the obligatory bouquet of flowers, make a new commitment this anniversary and give something that you can both enjoy together. The gift of experience.

You can try a private chef, golf lessons, or go for the more adventurous gifts like a helicopter ride or a hot air balloon ride. Bottom line: Schedule time to reconnect and have some fun. I love the idea of taking dance classes together, because let’s face it, when was the last time the two of you tangoed? I thought so. And if dancing isn’t your game, you can check out our new Experiential section to find out what's available in your neck of the woods.

Dance Class Series & Art Classes starting at $49.00

My life in the city is pretty hectic. Between a full-time job, catching a show when I can, going to dinner parties, meeting girlfriends for happy hour, and squeezing in the rare workout, there's not much time left to find a quiet spot and just sit. That's why I love the idea of this Lands End Picnic Wine Basket — it encourages people to escape the insanity and head to the park or even out to the country for a relaxing afternoon.

With four china plates, four goblets, cloth napkins and a tablecloth, two insulated bags (one for wine and one for cheese and fruit), and a stainless steel service set for four, the picnic wine basket has all the trappings for a perfect day in the park with close friends or loved ones. A perfect anniversary or birthday gift!

Lands' End Picnic Wine Basket starting at $299

What do you get the tech savvy girl that likes a bit of luxury and a whole lot of glam? The 1GB Swarovski Heart Ware USB Memory Key. It's the girliest USB drive we could find and a true example of geek meets chic–when not in use it looks like a shiny heart pendant on a silk cord.

Load it up with fun photos or songs and it's a perfect anniversary or birthday gift for gadget loving women. For other fashionable high-tech gifts read our gift guide: Haute Technology.

Swarovski Heart Ware USB Memory Key starting at $180

If you still don't have a gift for Valentine's Day (that's today!) you're in trouble. But don't run out to the drugstore just yet. I've got the perfect last minute gift idea for you: a romantic hot air balloon flight. It's quick and easy to set up but will look like you spent a ton of time planning—and isn't that what you want?

You'll enjoy a calm, peaceful ride over beautiful countryside–an ideal backdrop to a very romantic excursion. By the time you land, your sweetheart will be on cloud nine. Which is way better than where a box of cheap chocolates will get you. Print off the certificate and line up a date for your ride now and present it to your Valentine over dinner. You do have a dinner reservation, don't you?

Hot Air Balloon Flight starting at $200

Did you know that a single bouquet of flowers can not only brighten your sweetie's day, but can also help in the fight against AIDS? Every Hallmark Believe Bouquet from (PRODUCT) RED includes nine gorgeous red roses, leucadendron and papyrus, grown and arranged by African farmers. Each message card reads, "Believe in a thousand impossible things you've never believed before."

More meaningful than a bouquet bought at the corner market, the inspiRED bouquet is a perfect last minute Valentine's Day gift that expresses your love and charitable heart. 

Hallmark Believe–Hallmark RED Bouquet starting at $49.95

Uh-oh, it's been a crazy month with the Super Bowl, Super Tuesday, Mardi Gras and all the hoopla following and now it's almost Valentine's Day and you've just realized you still haven't gotten your guy or gal something special.

Don't worry, the Juniors Chocolate Covered Heart Cheesecake is the perfect last minute, mouth-watering treat for your Valentine. Handmade by the Expert Bakers at Juniors in Brooklyn, the New York heart-shaped cheesecake is covered in enough decadent chocolate to satisfy the biggest sweet tooth.

Juniors Chocolate Covered Heart Cheesecake starting at $49.99

Forget Kama Sutra and oysters, if you want to give a real aphrodisiac to your Valentine this year, check out the mouthwatering Theo Organic Chocolate Gift Set. Each piece is made by hand with only the purest ingredients and Fair Trade cocoa beans. From sensual rose and aromatic lavender to spicy jalapeño and hot ceylon cinnamon ganache, the sexy and innovative flavor combinations are designed to arouse pleasure and warm the heart.

Save the champagne for another time, the box of Theo Organic Chocolates is a last minute gift that will be intoxicating enough! 

Theo Organic Chocolates starting at $42