Best Valentine's Day gifts for friends

You can’t beat a good bit of chocolate on the sweetest day of the year and many brands will have a customisation service, but none does it quite so well as Tony’s Chocolonely. If you don’t already know the name, you’ll likely recognise their wonderfully retro, colourful wrapping. The priciest option is £6 per bar (bargain) and you can personalise everything from the pattern of the wrapping to the illustrations (with plenty to choose from) and, of course, you can add text and a photo. The flavours are unique too, including almond sea salt, pretzel toffee and raspberry popping candy.

As The Rembrandts once wrote – and forever seared into the memories of anyone who’s ever watched an episode of Friends – ‘I’ll be there for you’, which is exactly what this ace Hallmark card implies. You can’t even look at this photo of onscreen besties Rachel and Monica without getting that sentiment (and song, sorry) stuck in your head, so your best bud will know exactly how you feel about them. We especially love the attention to details with the background prints on both the card and the envelope.

Flowers may be a classic present, but just look how cool the LEGO bouquet is! Plus, the recipient will have hours (or minutes, depending on their skillset) of entertainment trying to put it together. In the box you’ll find 15 stems and a mix of roses, snapdragons, poppies, asters, daisies, leaves and grasses. The avid LEGO user will be delighted to know there are 17 new and unusual pieces to make the construction possible, while noobs will simply appreciate the unique blooms. And if you’re still unsure, just remember: flowers are for Valentine’s Day, but LEGO flowers are for life.

For all the big kids out there (i.e. most of us) allow us to present: Menkind Laser Tag. This classic arcade game has been given an anywhere, anytime makeover so you and a mate can play shoot ’em up whenever the mood strikes. There are two shooters with pump-action barrels in the box, plus two chest-plates, which automatically counts every hit from the infrared beam, as well as flashing and vibrating. It’s worth noting that you’ll need ten batteries to power the whole kit and they’re not included, so be sure to pick some up before your pal eagerly opens their gift.

These Amycute Happy Pills won’t fail to delight anyone you give them to, unless they hate joy. The small glass jar (it’ll fit in the palm of your hand) contains 25 plastic capsules with cute faces, inside which are scrolls of paper for you to personalise a bunch of compliments and pick-me-ups for your pal. Be warned, though, they are quite fiddly, so if you’re the impatient type, steer clear. If, however, you love to get creative with your pressies, this is the one for you and your bestie.

Relax, you got this! Grab one of these Cowshed Ultimate Sleep Sets and your giftee will be blissfully happy. Cowshed know what they’re doing when it comes to spa-like products. Since they first opened (in an actual cowshed) back in 1998, they’ve been perfecting their range of lotions, gels and scrubs made from organic plant extracts. This box contains their Intense Sleep Therapy bath oil infused with lavender to nourish skin, while the Calming Bath Salts will sort out any aches and pains thanks to the added lemon myrtle. The travel candle and diffuser are there to make your home smell nice.