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Author recommends Parachute Terry Stripe Slippers and Glerups Slip-On With Leather Sole

This delicate ring is handmade to size in Brooklyn and is just 1 mm thick

Minimalists can wear it on its own but it also looks gorgeous when stacked with other bands

The Catbird Twin Hearts Gold Stacking Ring is made entirely from recycled gold and is a wonderful reminder of your love

The painted heart charm comes in 16 colors including rose turquoise and red so you can choose the one most likely to suit your valentine’s aesthetic

The 18.5-inch brass cable chain features a lobster closure and a weighty glossy heart pendant

Roxanne Assoulin The Mini Puffy Heart Charm Necklace may become a fast favorite if your lady love has a funkier chunky-jewelry style

Consider The Sex Deck if you’d like to indulge in something spicier

We’re Not Really Strangers Couples Edition includes 150 cards that prompt you and your partner to laugh hold hands and discover new things about each other

Playing a card game can be a fun way to spark new discussions or experiences

Author has been recommending them for more than a decade

Fara Homidi Essential Lip Refillable Compact houses a creamy balm primer and a rich matte powder pigment

The mirrored sky-blue compact is a stunner

This lip product comes in five flattering shades

Fleur du Mal Le Stretch Lace Bodysuit is soft comfortable and has high-end details

Skims Fits Everybody Lace Cami Bodysuit is made with soft stretchy material has lace detailing and comes in inclusive sizing

Parachute Terry Stripe Slippers have an open-back design but offer traction on slippery surfaces

Glerups Slip-On With Leather Sole slippers are comfortable breathable and durable

Decrease of 332 percentage points and 458 percentage points from 2018–2019 school year

Only 532 percent and 46 percent of students at noncharter schools met or exceeded English and math proficiency levels in 2024–2025 school year