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32 Gifts for Every Type of Wife

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Shopping for a spouse is never easy, especially when it’s for the most romantic day of the year. Perhaps you’re a newlywed looking to dazzle them on your first Valentine’s together. Or maybe you’ve been in a partnership for years, and want to try something new (beyond a classic bouquet and box of chocolates). Either way, to try to make shopping for your spouse easier, we’ve rounded up picks (and gone through our archives) to find suggestions for all kinds of wives — from wives who go wild swimming to wives who always nab a free coffee from Pret. While most of these items are available on Amazon, we’ve found some options elsewhere too, for those who like to shop around. Whatever their interests, we’re here to help. Lastly, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and the last shipping date for most retailers is February 10. We’ve added a note on the last shipping date for each product, and noted if it’s available on Amazon Prime.

For the wife who mastered crow pose

Yogibato Yoga Blocks
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Some handsome cork yoga blocks.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who skips forward to the Shavasana

 Yoga Studio European Round Lightweight Bolster
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For the wife who has a sweet tooth

Haribo Tangfastics Sour Sweets Mini Bags, 16g x 100 packs
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One hundred mini-bags should service her 3 p.m. snack attack.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who has a savoury tooth

Cornish Sea Salt Crystals (500 Grams)
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Some chocolatier-recommended sea salt.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife with a Goodreads account

Bridgerton: The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
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Bone up ahead of season two — confirmed for late March. If she’s a fast reader, it helps to know that there are eight Bridgerton books to get through (one for each sibling).

Last date to purchase: 14 February (Kindle edition).

Keep the Receipts: Three Women, Real Talk, No Filter by Tolani Shoneye, Audrey Indome (and Milena Sanchez)
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As their relatable, girls-in-the-club-toilets vibe jumps from podcast to the page, she can expect The Receipts Podcast 2.0. It’s full of comical anecdotes, conversations about sex “they never got to have” as Black women, and reflections on the joy of friendship. The stories within stories might even top the podcast’s best bits.

Last date to purchase: 14 February (Kindle edition).

little scratch by Rebecca Watson
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This striking novel takes place over the course of one day. For fans of Eimear McBride.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Kindle edition).

For the wife who soaks

Kneipp Cold Time Bath Crystals
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Contributor Grace Banks gives these 19th-century German bath salts to everyone she knows, “making committed fans out of news editors who had once relegated baths under trite self-care and men who previously never would have been seen dead with a purple bath salt by their tub.” [Editor’s note: This product is low in stock.]

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who scribbles

Caran d’Ache 849 Metal Range Ball Pen
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This cheery ballpoint scored very highly in our (exhaustive) ranking of the 87 best pens.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

Tivoli Refillable Recycled Leather Bound Journal
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And a (refillable) journal, perhaps?

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who always finds her light

 IVISII Ring Light
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IVISII Ring Light
£93
£93

A well-reviewed ring light: Its CRI is over 90. (Experts told us that a CRI that’s as close to 100 is best, as natural light has a CRI rating of 100.)

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who has a go-to karaoke song

ShinePick Wireless Microphone
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ShinePick Wireless Microphone
£14
£14

This microphone connects via Bluetooth to Spotify, YouTube, and Alexa: no app required.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who can’t imagine anything worse than karaoke

Patchwork
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Patchwork
£21

Four of our experts recommended Patchwork, created by accomplished game designer Uwe Rosenberg, as one of the best two-player games for beginners.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the long-distance wife

We-Vibe Chorus
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This expert-recommended cordless wand vibrator is designed for long-distance couples in mind. It features ten vibration settings, connects to the We-Connect app for worldwide play, and comes with a wireless remote.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who signed up to a Veg Box

Fresh India: 130 Quick, Easy and Delicious Vegetarian Recipes for Every Day, by Meera Sodha
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Lizzie Mabbott, author of Chinatown Kitchen, recommended this vegetarian cookbook to us. “Her recipes are often scalable and economical, and they provide the spices and heat I’m craving to provide some comfort during these difficult times.”

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who signed up to a cocktail-subscription box

Angostura Cocoa Bitters
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Angostura Cocoa Bitters
£8
£8

A splash of these cocoa bitters would be delightful in an old-fashioned.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife that hits every note on “Easy on Me” (whilst admiring her wedding ring)

Kasey Musgraves Star-Crossed Vinyl
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She can sing her heart out to Kacey Musgraves, too.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife whose Spotify daily mix is basically Charlie Bones on NTS

Future Disco – Visions of Love [Vinyl]
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Perfect Sunday breakfast vibes.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who smudges

 Aashram Palo Santo Editions - 50g
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This set contains enough palo santo to get to at least October.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who spritzes

Cowshed Sleep Calming Pillow Mist, 100 ml
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A pillow spray that looks nice enough to leave out on the bedside table.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who snoozes

Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask
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For a luxurious lie-in.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who wakes up early to book a lido slot

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For the wife who can while away hours mooching around Boots

'Palette: The Beauty Bible for Women of Colour,' by Funmi Fetto
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In lieu of swatching eyeliners on the back of her hand, gaze upon Fetto’s favourite products, like lipstick or foundation, which are shot on striking-coloured backgrounds.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who always gets a free coffee in Pret

CAVN Milk Frother
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Add some foam to her at-home filter.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife that loves to hate-watch Emily in Paris

Traditional Crepe Maker
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Traditional Crepe Maker
£24

She can perfect her crêpes before (inevitably) binge-watching series three and four.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who can propagate anything

Magiin Plant Terrarium Transparent with Wooden Stand
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There’s something pleasingly scientific about this plant stand.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who lusts after a Le Creuset

AmazonBasics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Dutch Oven
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This £42 option is a solid dupe.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife who lusts after an Eames chair

Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater Two-Sided 500-Piece Puzzle
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For the wife that submits her Letterboxd rating before the credits are over

Vamvo Mini Projector
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Vamvo Mini Projector
£130

She can talk you through her best of 2021 from the comfort of the living room.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

Joe & Seph's Gourmet Popcorn Tasting Selection
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You could bundle the projector with this fancy popcorn selection for an at-home cinema experience.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

For the wife that got the Switch just to play Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing New Horizons: Happy Home Paradise
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With this expansion pack, players become the architect and interior designer for holiday homes, restaurants, and other spots for their islanders. Ideal for the wife that’s looking for something new to do on her island.

Last date to purchase: 14 February (Download edition).

For the wife whose Veganuary went better than expected

Candy Kittens Vegan Sweets
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If she’s planning on sticking it out, these kitten-shaped treats are 100 percent vegan.

Last date to purchase: 12 February (Prime).

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32 Gifts for Every Type of Wife