Sweets & Treats for your Valentine

I love surprising the ones I love randomly throughout the year. But when it comes to Valentine’s Day, gifting feels mandatory.

So, in celebration of this lovebird’s holiday, I’ve gathered some fun and thoughtful gifts you can surprise your loved one with!

Charcuterie for 2 – $35/pp

Urban Fare recently opened their first location in Calgary’s Beltline community.

A fully equipped grocery store with a ton of surprises, one being their wine bar, and this Valentine’s Day they’re offering an unbeatable date night for 2 (or 1) for $35/pp.

Included are a glass of Prosecco and 3 oysters each, a signature charcuterie board and chocolate covered strawberries to finish.

Available on February 14th from 4-9pm, bookings can be made by calling Urban Fare at: 403-243-0119

Who knew grocery shopping could be so fun?!

Sugar Sugar

Valentine’s Day would feel empty without sweets, and to keep your sugar intake in check entrepreneur Tara Bosch out of Vancouver has created the perfect way to snack smart with Smart Sweets.

With a mixed variety of flavours, most bags contain only 3 grams of sugar total.

Smart Sweets can be found at Urban Fare and online at smartsweets.com

Use code: MRFAB for free shipping.

Personalized Gifting

Even last minute gifts can be so much more special when they have a personal touch.

House of Vi is a visually beautiful curated online jewelry store, which includes the perfect initial pendant necklace, at a very reasonable price… $45!

Also available from this local Calgary entrepreneur at House of Vi are an array of earrings and other delicate finds.

You can shop here.

Rub a Dub Dub

Freshen up with LUSH this Valentine’s with their ‘cheeky’ assortment of bath and body creations.

From their peachy bath bombs to “stamina” focused eggplant soap, you’ll be squeaky clean and ready to strip down for a melted body bar massage using their Naked Attraction Bath Bar.

As always LUSH’s products are cruelty free, 100% vegetarian and when shopping in Canada, fresh made in Vancouver!

Better Bubbles

Save the champagne for NYE and crack open a different kind of bubbles this Valentine’s Day.

Calgary based Wild Tea Kombucha has just released Canada’s first, naturally fermented kombucha cider!

Available in two flavours; Blueberry Hibiscus and Ginger Lime, Wild are the perfect bubbles to surprise your date with.

WTK new ciders can be found at Oak & Vine, J. Webb Glenmore Landing, Collective Craft Beer Shop, Craft Cellars and also WTK new storefront at it’s Brewery opening February 5th.

Master Mixologist

Have a date night at home and master the art of mixology with Crafty Cocktails ingenious bar in a box.

Using your own standard spirit and the recipe cards included in the box you’ll be able to completely perfect a number of skilled cocktails.

From bitters to fresh produce, everything you’ll need is included to create these refreshing masterpieces.

Purchase a solo box or sign up for a monthly subscription here.

Use the code MRFAB and save 20% off your order

A Surprise Snack

This Calgary owned and operated bakery is my go-to when it comes to unique sweet treats!

Not only is everything they create incredibly tasty, Sweet Relief is constantly creating new, never before seen desserts.

This Valentine’s Day what might look like an assortment of adorably decorated cookies is in fact holding an even more impressive surprise!

A personalized conversation heart box cookie with a note you’ve created inside!

(“Will You Marry Me?” perhaps)…

These incredible cookies can be preordered here.

Happy Valentines Day to all my lovely FAB readers!

Mr. Fab day