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Virtual Valentine’s Day: Liven up Your Video Date
If you’re apart this Valentine’s Day, you can still have a special date via video chat. How? We’ve got just the products to make it happen!
10 products for a perfect video date
You might think that lockdown is killing the romance harder than granny pants and a garlicy dinner. But, when you think about it, all great love stories have something that tries to keep the main characters apart.
Fortunately, we have a great way to overcome this obstacle. Virtual Valentine’s Day! Yep, we have all the products that you’ll need for the perfect digital date. Here’s how to do it.
Setting up the call
So, first off, you’ll want to be able to see and hear your partner properly during your distance date. And, the best way to make sure that happens, apart from crossing your fingers for a strong internet connection, is with these products:
Vlogging Kit
This handy kit includes a ring light, tripod, and smartphone holder. Set it up on your desk or table, insert your phone, and choose the right colour temperature and brightness to make you look downright incredible.
Multi-purpose Lap Desk
If you’re doing your call on your laptop, this lap desk is ideal. It supports most laptops and even has a built-in mouse mat and a slot for your smartphone. Plus it’s got a cushioned bottom, which will keep your legs comfortable in case your call is a long one.
He True Wireless Earbuds
You want great sound during your video date so you can hear all the compliments your partner is paying you. What you don’t want is to have headphone cables swinging around in front of the camera like the rigging of a pirate ship.
These wireless earbuds are the way to go, making sure you won’t get tangled up in anything (besides saucy innuendos). Plus, they have up to 3 hours’ playtime per charge, so you can take your time and enjoy your date.
RED5 Zodiac Gaming Bundle
If you want to set the mood during your call, the cool ambient light from this gaming bundle is, like, way better than candles. It includes a keyboard, mouse, and headphones – all of which light up with bright LEDs. And, it even comes with a smooth-glide mouse pad.
Snack on some Valentine’s chocolates
You’ll want something to nibble on during your call, and chocolate and Valentine’s Day are as inseparable as the words hanky and panky.
We have a huge selection of delicious Valentine’s chocolates on our site. Many are along the lines of this:
Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel Favourites Valentine’s Box
Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel Favourites Valentines Box
A heart-shaped box of chocolates is already a sweet gift. But, you can make this one even sweeter by personalising it for your special someone! Add their name to the packaging and include your own name on the gift tag.
Oh, and about the chocolates inside… it’s filled with a whopping 20 Dairy Milk Caramel bars!
Send a cute or funny message to open during the call
Maybe you’ve written a poem, or maybe a limerick is more your style. Maybe you’ve got a particular sentiment you want to share, or maybe you feel a prank is the way to go. Hey, we don’t judge, all couples are different.
Point is, putting your feelings on a note and having them delivered to open during the call is a brilliant way to get them across.
Personalised Message in a Bottle
Personalised Message in a Bottle
You can write up to 800 characters of whatever you like and it will be printed on a piece of parchment, tied with twine, and placed in a glass bottle with a bit of beach sand. This super-romantic letter is then delivered in a wooden gift box.
‘Love Puff’ Fart in a Jar
If you like your personalised letters a little less on the sentimental side, the fart in a jar is for you. On the outside it looks like a message in a jar, but the jar is filled with fart. Opening it is like opening the doors of a crowded train on the way home from a beer fest.
It’s a great gift… for a partner with a sense of humour. And, best of all, if you’re on a video call, you don’t have to smell it!
The Valentine’s Gift
Like the note, sending a gift over to open during your call is a nice touch. We have lots of Valentine’s Day gifts on our site to suit anyone’s taste. A gift that sparks a bit of conversation is always sure to go down well. Something like this:
Grow and Name a Unique Rose Bush
Grow and Name a Unique Rose Bush
This rose gives you the chance to grow a completely unique rose bush… and name it too! You’ll get the unique rose seed number, a certificate of the name you choose, plus a booklet about rose treatment.
End the call off with a game
Playing a game during your call is a great way to bring some laughter or even a bit of naughtiness into the evening. Provided you choose the right game. Here's one that will work nicely:
I Should Have Known That!
This is a trivia game based on things you really should know. In fact, because you should know them, you actually get points deducted for wrong answers. Answer questions like how long is the character limit for a Tweet? Or, how long did Sleeping Beauty sleep? You should have known those!
Find more great Valentine’s Day Gifts!
Lockdown… or, Lovedown?
Lockdown can’t keep you from having an amazing Valentine’s Day. With a video chat, some snacks, a few thoughtful gifts, and maybe a game, you and your partner will feel like you’re together. Have a great time, you two!