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February 10, 2025

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Should you still find yourself in need of an actually good, not-cheesy gift for your Valentine (be they your kid, best friend, or self!)—we’ve rounded up the best last-minute gifts that’ll arrive in time. Some of our favorite finds? Crisp maraschino cherries worthy of being snacked on right out of the jar, a cozy robe, and a retro-cool instant camera.

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Imagine very fancy grippy socks. Or if your standard soled slippers loosened up. That’s basically what these slippers are: knit baby booties sized for your grown-up feet. Extremely warm, machine-washable (!), and gently cushy.

Plus? They’re also easily packable for cozy toes on the go. Travel expert and staff writer Maria Adelmann wears them more than any other single item in her wardrobe. And that includes on trips: “I can pack them flat or fold them in half and stuff them in a corner. They even fit in the backpack I use as a personal item.”

Splurge-worthy slippers we love→

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Our experts call this Japanese snack box—a favorite in our guide to the best gifts for food lovers—a “treasure chest of treats.”

Each box is filled with plenty of thoughtfully chosen, individually wrapped snacks. Some of the standouts? Salty-sweet crackers, freeze-dried white strawberries filled with white chocolate, and some citrusy and salty crispy rice clusters.

Very tasty. A great gift. And on sale right now→

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