Forget the roses and chocolate …

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, finding the perfect gift or planning date night is no easy task. Get ready to fall in love with these thoughtful Valentine’s Day ideas that are sweeter than a box of chocolates! We’ve collated our top gift and date ideas that’s sure to make your beloved feel special on the most romantic day of the year.

Set on a Galentine’s Day to celebrate your female friendships? It doesn’t matter if we’re coupled up or find ourselves gleefully single, sometimes we just want to let our girlfriends know how important they are to us. For a Galentine’s night to remember, make your gal pals smile with a Cricut DIY girlies craft night, clean up after with your ECOVACS robot bestie, put on your fave girly flick with Laser, and keep your devices charged with Belkin for all the photos to remember the night. 

Whether it’s making them a personalised gift and card that says how you truly feel, phone accessories for long distance phone calls with your boo, or giving them the gift of a clean home, find the perfect way to express your love!

Make Valentines’ Day with Cricut – from personalised gifts to Galentine’s Girls Nights!

Cricut Joy Xtra | $278 – $399 | Available at Harvey Norman, Officeworks & Spotlight 

Nothing says I love you like a personalised gift! Whether you’re looking to personalised present or set the romantic mood with customised decor, Cricut Joy Xtra is the perfect present! For those with a fiery passion for DIY, give the gift of creativity to make everything from thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts, to labels, stickers, custom cards and more. Planning a girl’s night? Gift yourself a Joy Xtra and delight your gal pals with a craft night to remember.

Elevate your DIY game with the Cricut Joy Xtra, a versatile and elegant smart cutting machine designed to fit seamlessly into any space. The Cricut Joy Xtra is your crafting companion for over 50 different materials, including vinyl, iron-on, and cardstock, enabling you to tackle a wide range of projects with ease. Impressively, it can print your designs using your home inkjet printer and cut with precision, adding vivid full-colour designs to your creations.

Cricut Maker 4 or +Essentials Bundle | $598 – $798 | Available at Harvey Norman & Spotlight

A match made in customisation heaven! Cricut Maker 4 is the ultimate smart cutting machine, that allows you to with 300+ materials, including leather, wood, vinyl, iron-on HTV, cardstock, stickers & so much more. This machine not only cuts, but it also draws, foils, scores, engraves, debosses, perforates, & more.

Make up to 100 projects right out of the box with the Cricut Maker® 4 Essentials Bundle – packed with all the tools and materials you need to start creating straight away. The bundle includes Maker 4 smart cutting machine, a set of handy tools, and a colourful mix of Smart Vinyl™ (with Transfer Tape), Iron-On™, and cardstock. From matching T-shirts to custom gift boxes, personalised cards, and more, you’ll have everything you need to make your Valentine’s Day!

Make long distance phone calls with Belkin!

Belkin SoundForm Isolate Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones | A$89.95 | belkin.com/au 

Get comfortable, high-quality wireless headphones with hybrid active noise cancellation that are perfect for working from home or remotely, gaming and more. Three selectable settings allow you to dial in your preferred listening experience. CloudCushion-equipped ear cushion cups and an adjustable headband ensure an excellent fit and long-listening comfort.

Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 10K with Display | A$69.95 | belkin.com/au 
Charge up to 20W with our BoostCharge Power Bank 10K§ with Display. Your devices stay powered throughout the day with two USB-C ports and one detachable USB-C cable. Charge with a maximum power of 20W when a single port is in use, and a total of 15W when both ports are being used. A convenient digital screen indicates the battery level.

Belkin SoundForm ClearFit Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds | A$89.95 | belkin.com/au

Immerse yourself in audio while staying aware of your surroundings with Soundform ClearFit. Perfect for sports, outdoor activities and workouts, these open-ear earbuds stay comfortably secured without going into the ear. Clear Call Quality technology reduces ambient sounds in the background during calls. You’ll also be able to conveniently switch between audio on two devices with Bluetooth multipoint technology.

Give the gift of a clean home with ECOVACS and Tineco

DEEBOT N50 OMNI | $2,199 | Retailers – Exclusively at JB Hi-Fi

This Valentine’s Day, show your home some love with the DEEBOT N50 OMNI. Say goodbye to tangled brushes and endless cleaning with ECOVACS’ most advanced anti-tangle system, ZeroTangle 3.0, featuring an Anti-Tangle Side Brush and Roller Brush with triple-V structures, perfect for homes with pets or hair that could rival Rapunzel. Its 20,000Pa suction lifts mealtime messes, pet hair, and dust in seconds, while TruEdge 2.0 Adaptive Edge Cleaning reaches every corner. Dual spinning OZMO Turbo 2.0 mops tackle sticky spills, and the mop lifts automatically over carpet to prevent cross-contamination. A powerful and reliable companion, the N50 OMNI keeps every surface spotless so you can focus on the moments that really matter this Valentine’s Day.

WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI | RRP $999 | Retailers – The Good Guys | Harvey Norman | JB Hi-Fi (online-only)

Don’t let streaky windows come between you and your Valentine. The WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI, the first robotic window cleaner with its own portable station, delivers 110 minutes of continuous, cord-free cleaning, reaching areas you never thought possible. With a three-nozzle wide-spray angle and WIN-SLAM 4.0 Intelligent Planning, it dissolves grime effortlessly, while 12 levels of safety protection handle obstacles, pressure adjustment, and fall prevention. With sparkling windows and a worry-free home, the WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI is the perfect addition to prepare for those special moments together this Valentine season.

Tineco FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Steam I On sale $1,299 (RRP $1,499) I Available from 29th January to 11th February at Tineco Online Store, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, Bing Lee, Costco, Retravision, Mobileciti, MyDeal, Tech Sales Online I IMAGERY

Treat your floors to the love they deserve this Valentine’s Day with Tineco’s Floor One S9 Artist Steam. Featuring HyperSteam technology that heats steam up to 140°C ensuring it reaches the floor at no less than 99°C to lift grime and sanitise floors without harsh chemicals. Tineco’s leading cleaning technologies including iLoop Smart Sensor help detect dirt levels in real time and automatically adjusts suction power and water flow, so every inch of your floor gets the perfect clean. MHCBS Technology ensures the brush continuously rinses itself during the clean so you’re never mopping with dirty water and always achieve a spotless shine. Integrating new cleaning innovations, including Triple-sided edge cleaning to ensure every baseboard, wall edge, and corner is perfectly clean, HyperStretch 180° Lay-flat Design to reach under low furniture, DualBlock Anti-Tangle Design to pick up hair without clogging, and SmoothDrive technology for better handling, making for the ultimate cleaning companion. Don’t forget the inclusion of Tineco’s FlashDry self-cleaning functionality, making maintenance as easy as the push of a button. Give your home a little extra TLC this season — because just like your favourite person, your floors deserve a little romance too.

LASER Gaming Projector | RRP $299 | Retailers: Laser Co, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi Marketplace, Bing Lee and Retravision 

This Valentine’s Day, gift your partner the golden age of gaming with the LASER Retro Gaming Projector – a portable, all-in-one entertainment hub built for nostalgia-fuelled nights and big-screen arcade fun. Pre-loaded with 80+ retro titles, including fan favourites like Street Racer and Glover, it also supports built-in ROM emulators for iconic consoles such as NES, SNES, Mega Drive, SEGA Genesis, N64, Game Boy, Atari and more. From cosy date nights revisiting childhood classics to discovering new favourites together, enjoy immersive retro gameplay anywhere, anytime – no console required!

LASER LED Karaoke with 2 Mics Aquatic Awe | RRP $79.95 | Retailers: JB Hi-Fi (Online only), BIG W, Amazon, and Laser Co

For karaoke lovers, the LASER Portable Karaoke Speaker in Aquatic Awe is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Designed for on-the-go entertainment, this all-in-one portable speaker delivers powerful sound, a vibrant LED light display, and includes two wireless microphones for seamless duets or solo performances. Whether you’re enjoying a sing-along with your partner or hosting a party, the dedicated karaoke mode enhances vocals with built-in effects and clarity. Stream your favourite tracks via Bluetooth, or plug in a USB or Micro SD card for instant playback. With up to three hours of battery life and easy onboard controls, it’s the perfect speaker to bring the fun anywhere.

GravaStar Mercury V75 PRO Special Edition Neon Graffiti | RRP $429.99 | Available at CleverHouse, Goat Club & Centre Com 

Fall in love with peak performance with the Mercury V75 Pro. It is a next-gen 75% gaming keyboard built for those who demand speed and style. Featuring Gateron Jade Hall Effect switches with ultra-precise 0.005mm RT, an 8000Hz polling rate, and lightning-fast 0.125ms latency, every keystroke is instant and accurate. Wrapped in a full aluminium alloy frame with per-key RGB lighting, it’s as stunning as it is powerful. This Valentine’s Day, make a bold match with the Neon Graffiti Mercury V75 Pro Edition, hand-painted, individually numbered, and designed to turn your setup into a statement of passion, creativity, and performance.

GravaStar Mercury K1 PRO | RRP $349.99 |Available at CleverHouse, JB Hi-Fi, GamerGear Direct, Amazon & Centre Com 

The Mercury K1 Pro is built for gamers who crave speed, precision, and lasting comfort. Featuring custom GravaStar x Kailh linear switches with a light 45gf actuation, it delivers fast, effortless response when it matters most. A gasket-mounted FR4 plate and five layers of sound-dampening foam ensure a smooth, refined typing feel. With dual independent RGB lighting, a programmable control knob, tri-mode connectivity (wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless), and a powerful 8000mAh battery, the K1 Pro is the perfect match for uninterrupted play this Valentine’s Day and beyond.

Mercury M2 Wireless Gaming Mouse | RRP $139.99 | Available at CleverHouse, JB Hi-Fi, Amazon & Centre Com

The Mercury M2 gaming mouse is made for players who demand flawless control. Powered by the PAW3395 sensor with up to 26,000 DPI, it delivers pixel-perfect tracking and ultra-responsive movement. A 1000Hz polling rate and 650 IPS acceleration keep every action smooth and lag-free. Designed with an ambidextrous shape for all grip styles, long-lasting 82-hour battery life, customisable buttons, and GLOWSYNC RGB lighting, the Mercury M2 is the perfect Valentine’s Day match for your setup.