It's time for hearts, teddy bears, and Valentine's Day candy again! "
It's easy to become overwhelmed by what to pick for your valentine in rows of shelves overflowing with every candy imaginable, but now in a special edition pink and red wrapper.
Whether you're shopping for your significant other, crush, or best friend here are some do's and don'ts to keep in mind with a hit or miss Valentine's Day candy edition.
Hit: Chocolate Covered Strawberries
A classic, but for good reason.
A bite into a chocolate covered strawberry will bring love into anyone's heart.
Extra points if you can manage to concoct a batch of these in your own kitchen!
Miss: Creme Filled Anything
Don't do it.
It's tempting; every grocery store will be overflowing with heart shaped boxes that look promising.
This seems great--until your valentine sinks their teeth into oozy strawberry filling that no one signed up for.
Hit: Hershey's Kisses
Once again, a classic.
A handful of these will be sure to have your valentine smiling, and you might get your own kiss out of it.
Miss: Gummy Candy
Thank u, next. No gummy worms here.
Save gummy textured anything for a reject Halloween candy pile.
Hit: Chocolate Bar
Yes! Hershey's, Kit Kats, and Twix are all great options.
There are many specialty types of Kit Kats particularly, and a little twist on a well-loved chocolate bar shows you care, and it makes for a great conversation starter.
Miss: Lollipops
Although there are plenty of red, pink, or heart shaped lollipops out there, don't buy into it (literally).
Honestly, your valentine would probably prefer a pack of gum over this anyway.
The Takeaway
Overall, chocolate is a good move.
Skip on fillings (cremes and nougats), and stay with reliable options.
Remember, if you make it at home or put a decent amount of thought into what you pick out, your valentine will be appreciative no matter what.