Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2025 Has Perfect Gift Ideas ⋆ Life With Heidi

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2025 Has Perfect Gift Ideas

2025 has come at last, and while it’s the first of January, we know that Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it. When Liz was little, we made lots of last-minute runs to town to pick up a package of Valentine’s Day cards. But over the years, we have learned to make our own and help my nieces and nephews spread the good cheer. While I’m enjoying the holiday as Empty Nesters, you do miss those traditions like doing Valentine’s Day cards.

NeeDoh

The grandkids love to get lots of goodies for the holidays, and each year, I try to find them new and exciting things to give them. NeeDoh is going into their Valentine’s Day Gift Baskets this year with a few other goodies. Because both of our grandkids love squishy things and sensory items, NeeDoh is the perfect gift for them both.

NeeDoh has been around for several years and is always fun for kids and adults. It keeps your hands busy and relieves stress, making it the perfect gift. They have two new items: the color-change squeeze heart and the honey hugs bear.

Color Change Squeeze Heart – A stress-relieving heart that changes color with every squeeze—perfect for showing love while melting stress away.
Honey Hugs Bear – an adorable squishy delight!

NeeDoh isn’t just a gift—it’s an experience! It’s an affordable, loveable option that provides a sensory soothing experience for everyone.

The VISUAL Timer’s 360°

My grandson is a very visual 6-year-old, so I decided to test out the visual timer with him. However, after using it myself for a couple of weeks, I’m thinking I just need to order him his own. This sleek, colorful, and simple timer is perfect for everyone. It integrates a countdown, colors, and signals to help you manage your time even better.

I spend my days working in 15-20-minute segments and am allowed to do one thing constantly in that time. So, for example, if I check my emails, that’s what I can do in that 15-minute time frame. I then make my to-do list from the emails, so it’s a win-win. But I’ve found I don’t waste nearly as much time when I’m more organized and spend less time tab surfing.

A rechargeable battery powers the timer, so the cord lives on my desk, and the clock itself can be moved throughout the day as needed. It is user-friendly and ideal for anyone, from busy parents juggling multiple responsibilities to students, teachers, and even professionals working from home. It helps me avoid procrastination and manage distractions, and the color coding makes it simple to see how much time I have left.

Green means I keep on going at a glance, and the circle around the clock counts down, making it easy to see if I’ve spent a little time or more than I think. The first warning is when you have only 25% left, and it turns yellow. Then, when in the red zone at 5% left, allows you to finish strong and complete whatever you are working on before it’s time to transition to a different task.

At under $30, the VISUAL Timer’s 360°is an essential purchase for anyone who wants to stay organized, motivated, and productive. The clean, modern aesthetics fit seamlessly into any environment, from home offices to classrooms. Whether placed on a desk, countertop, or bedside table, the VISUAL Timer is both a tool and a decorative piece that enhances the look of any space.

iMemories

My Nana always said, “Heidi, the days are long, but the years are short.” I didn’t really get it then, but the older I get, the more I hear myself saying it to others. One of the most significant changes we have made is downsizing and getting rid of clutter. We have come a really long way over the last few years, but we still live in a 4-bedroom home. One of our bigger goals is to get down to a two-bedroom home and live a more minimalist lifestyle. At the same time, that’s a pretty long explanation as to why I’m talking about iMemories. I started my iMemories journey back in November and it transitioned into December, but I’m celebrating in January 2025.

Why am I celebrating?

The huge box of memories came back to me, and there were over 1,200 pieces of memories in there; and you want to know something? I hadn’t looked at printed photos in probably 5 years, but now iMemories digitizes your memories, and you can download, stream, or just scroll through thousands of images at the touch of a button.

What can iMemories convert?

They can convert all formats including, but not limited to: 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm home movie films; VHS, Betamax, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi8, Digital 8, and MiniDV videotapes; DVDs and MiniDVDs.

However, I did send in a 5.25 floppy disk (the harder version) and it wasn’t able to be transferred, but losing those memories is ok, because obviously I haven’t looked at them in years anyway.

How does iMemories work?

They ship you a handy box filled with packing supplies and everything you need to ship your photos, videos, and more to them. The box is only $14.95, which I feel is affordable. But be ready because gathering your momentos might take longer than you think. You pack up your memories and ship them back to them, where iMemories digitizes older home movies, photos, negatives, and other types of older media.

They return to you so you can keep the printed photos and memories, or you can toss them out and keep the digital versions. It is up to you, but having digital memories is the way to go for us in this stage of life. I do believe that having the prepared links so I can download them is one of my favorite features.

Grandpa Gus’s

Grandpa Gus’s has been a tried and true product in our home for a few years, and this year, we are giving the gift of more green alternatives to each other. The first swap is mouse repellant (because when you live in an old farm house in the country, they tend to come in from time to time.) Why Grandpa Gus’s? Because they have All-natural formula made with ingredients from essential oils. Plus my favorite part is they are made right here in the US!

REPEL MICE NATURALLY.

Stop mice from invading your home, garage, car, truck or RV through peppermint and cinnamon time-release scent. A hassle-free pest control barrier for any home is Grandpa Gus’s pouches. Plus they have a great smell, leaving your area smelling like mint and cinnamon. But they don’t just repel mice, they have a great line up of products to keep lots of things at bay.

Great Line up of Grandpa Gus’s products includes:

Tick Repellant
Spider Repellant
Ant, Roach and Spider Killer
Spider Repellant Pouches
Mouse Repellant Pouches
Rodent Repellant Spray

They are your one-stop shop for all of your pest control needs. Trust me, buy all of Grandpa Gus’s products and enjoy the smells, not to mention the benefits.

Give the Gift of Water Flossing

GurNanda’s products are a household name here in our home, and we are adding to our collection of products by adding a portable water flosser to our daily routine. The GuruNanda’s Rechargeable Portable Water Flosser is an advanced water stream flossing system that helps healthier gums and a brighter smile in just 2 minutes a day.

This complete oral-care solution iis efficient in promoting healthy teeth and gums by helping remove plaque and food particles in between the teeth. But not just that it also effectively massages your gums but also aids in bad breath while helping reduce gingivitis. I think anyone with and without braces should have their own GurNanda’s portable water flosser.

It comes with a detachable water tank, that allows you to thoroughly clean the limescale and plaque deposits and prevent foul smell from the tank. Its compact design makes it easy to be used both at home and during travel. The 2000 mAh battery gets fully charged in just 4 hours that can last up to 21 days after continuous use, and is easily rechargeable with the USB cable that comes with the pack

Blazy’s famous Pink Rolling Paper
Pink Pre Rolled Cones (one of my sister’s favorites!)
Brand New Rose Wraps
Their gorgeous, customizable Spinning Rolling Tray and so much more!

Teach My Products

Teach My are makers of award-winning learning tools that help your child get a head start! Our products teach babies, toddlers, and preschoolers the basic skills, things like; the alphabet, colors, shapes, numbers, reading, and even math! Our aim is to encourage early learning, parent-child interaction, self-esteem, and help children to develop fine motor skills and excellent hand-eye coordination. Bond. Teach. Play… 20 minutes a day!

“Choosing a gift for Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be stressful. In fact, it can be easy and extra special if you add a personal touch. People think that personalization is expensive and takes a long time but we’ve perfected the model to make it fast, easy and affordable. We’ve introduced some fun romantic gifts and those that just say I love you so that you can spread the love on cupid’s day,” said Jim Tuchler, founder of Giftsforyounow.com

Teach My-Is the one brand everyone needs to have on hand for helping teach their kids! We have used it with our grandson since he was a baby! This holiday season we are moving on up to the Toddler Version and I’m positive he will love this one just as much.

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Cycling Gear for the Fitness Buff

Got someone in your life who’s crazy about fitness? If they love to clock in miles on their bicycle, this power-measuring cycling tool called power meter is just the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. Most, if not all, avid cyclists have a power meter to measure their power and performance. It’s a great gear for training and maximizing your time on the saddle. If your loved one is competing in races or tours, they will absolutely appreciate getting a power meter as a gift. Just make sure to know the model of their bicycle to get a compatible power meter.