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Valentine’s Day 2023 Gift Guide

by Laurie Heifetz February 7, 2023
by Laurie Heifetz February 7, 2023 0 comments
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Be My Valentine! Check out William Greenberg Desserts delicious Valentine’s Day specials! They even have pink & white cookies,  a riff on their famous black & white cookies, which were plentiful at the Columbus Avenue BID’s Taste of the Upper West Side.
William Greenberg Desserts
18 mini cookies: $36
285 Amsterdam Avenue (W. 73rd & W. 74th Street) +2 other locations
wmgreenbergdesserts.com
No Jet Lag!
My travel writer friend, Carla Marie Rupp, flew from New York to Spain and tested SpectraSpray’s Sleep Spray. It contains melatonin, the amino acid L-theanine and the herb 5HTP. How was it? “I felt really good, watched a few movies, ate a meal and napped a bit. The next day I felt normal — I didn’t actually have jet leg!” she said. She later tried the Energy Spray with B12, reporting, “I felt a burst of some energy!” Product spotted at the New York Travel & Adventure Show.
Jet Lag Spray Vitamin Kit
$38.95 for a one-time purchase (less with subscription)
spectraspray.com
Clear the Air! 
When the pandemic hit, I really wanted an air purifier, and I am so glad I got one! The Dreo Macro Pro-Air Purifier is amazing. It draws air from afar and has a three-stage, supercharged 360-degree intake system. Nothing like HEPA filtration for every room! Product shown at PepCom.
Dreo Macro Pro Air Purifier
Dreo Macro Pro Air Purifier on Amazon (on sale for $99.99)
Macro Pro Air Purifier at Dreo.com ($119.99)
Travel Even Lighter!
Wouldn’t it be great to travel with a dress that also double as a gown, skirt, blouse and tank top? Check out the stunning Capsule Dress designed by Cristy Pratt of Morph Clothing. The Python in moda is my favorite. It also comes in colors including Desert Rose, True Red, Black, Santorini blue and Met Gala Gold.
Sizes: XS, MD and XL.
Capsule Dress
$248
morphclothing.com
Crush It, Baby!
The Velvet Crusher free-form, floppy hat in wine by Lisa Battaglia is gorgeous! It has a 3 1/2″ brim with matching grosgrain and is made of felt. It is part of the Fall/Winter 2023 collection. All hats are designed by Ms. Battaglia  and handcrafted in the USA. Check out her other unique, artistic creations!
Velvet Crusher
Available in wine or black
$350
lisabattaglia.com
Hair, Glorious Hair!
The Amplifi-hair Micellar Shampoo by I-N is a game changer! It removes dirt and oil,  and adds volume to my fine hair without weighing it down! I-N stands for Intelligent Nutrients and is “the world’s first USDA-certified organic hair care line.” It is sulfate-free and colorsafe. The plant-powered line contains essential oils with a very light fragrance. I-N is the first USDA-certified organic haircare line. Its roots are in the AVEDA brand.
Amplifi-hair Micellar Shampoo
8.5 fl oz/250 ml
$38
i-n beauty.com
HOP to It!
If you’re up for an alcohol-free, sparkling water with hops, HOP WTR is just the thing! It contains the adaptogen Ashwaganda for destressing and nootropic L-Theanine for mood boosting. It is also sugar-free, carb-free and calorie-free. The hop taste reminds some people of an IPA. It comes in Classic, Mango, Lime, Peach and my favorite, Blood Orange!
HOP WTR
$36.99 for a one-time purchase of a 12-pack (less with subscription)
hopwtr.com
Available at stores including Boisson
boisson.co
Sleep On It!
Luxury is owning a SLIP silk pillowcase! It’s also been endorsed by two leading dermatologists for its anti-aging, anti-sleep crease and anti-bedhead properties.
The zippered pillowcase in BLUSH is beautiful and feels great!
SLIP zippered pillowcase
$110
slip.com
Skinny on Skincare!
The Regenerative Moisture Cream by Krisana Vigus is a wonderful cream for day or night.  The products are paraben-free, sulfate-free, petroleum-free, cruelty-free and vegan. Ms. Vigus, who lives in Los Angeles, was inspired by her homeland of Thailand.
Regenerative Moisture Cream
$89.99
krisanavigus.com
Cool It Down!
If you’re experiencing cold weather now, just wait until it’s summer! And if you’re in warm weather right now, you’re in luck. The sleek Dreo Pilot Max Tower Fan has 12 speeds and a 12-hour, on-off timer. It has Smart Wi-Fi voice control, and works with Alexa and Google Home. It’s really quiet, too!
Drew Pilot Max Tower Fan
Pilot Max Tower Fan at Dreo.com (on sale for $129.99)
Dreo Pilot Max Tower Fan on Amazon ($168)
Tie Me Up!
Love the new menswear tie trend spotted at The Accessories Council media preview! The Solid Red Classic is perfect for Valentine’s Day. It’s pre-tied and adjustable and can be worn with a button-down blouse or a dress. The materials are sourced from Italy and made in NYC.
Solid Red Classic tie
$150
nandanie.com
Pumpkin Right Now!
Pumpkin fans unite! Tree Hut’s fragrant Pumpkin Spice Latte Shea Sugar Scrub will rev up your bath or shower experience all year round. This wonderful exfoliator has the aroma of pumpkin and nutmeg, with notes of orange zest, cinnamon and vanilla.
Tree Hut Pumpkin Spice Latte Shea Sugar Scrub
18 oz (510 g)
ulta.com and Ulta stores
$5.25
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