It happens. You get caught up with that feature re-write…and a good friend comes to town…and those episode of Downton Abbey aren’t just going to watch themselves…and suddenly it’s February 12th and you don’t have a surprise for your sweetie.

I thought I’d throw my hat into the ring of the thousand write-ups on this very topic. Remember: Valentine’s Day isn’t about how much money you spend (unless you’re dating that girl/guy), it’s about how much effort you put in. But since we’re 48 hours out and you already blew the “effort” thing, here are some easy, last-minute gifts.

FOR HER

1. A Facial – Because everyone gets a massage. I know few women who treat themselves to as many facials as they should get annually, so help her out with her February appointment, and if you’re feeling super generous throw in March too.

2. This Morse Code Necklace –  Because it’s as affordable as it is cool and you can get away with ordering a custom word/phrase today and giving your gal a print out resembling the final product because custom “takes a long time.”

3. A One Night Stay Somewhere – Because this way it’s not like you forgot to plan something for this weekend; you intentionally planned something for the future because of X, Y or Z reason that you’re going to come up with. I can’t do everything.

4. Legitimately Comfortable Lingerie – Because .01% of the population actually feels good wearing this situation (warning: NSFW). Something like this, however, we can handle, and a confident girl-in-your-bed is a very good thing.

5. A Sephora Gift Card – Because we’d love to off-set our product costs and treat ourselves to that $40 lipstick that they claim they can’t give us a sample of…

FOR HIM

1. This Bottle of Whiskey – Because it’s really freaking delicious, and he’ll be super impressed. Find it in your local liquor store.

2. A Feet/Hands/Head Massage – Because not all guys are into full-body massages but all guys love these three parts unwound. If you want to go the even more affordable route, head to Brookstone and buy one of their DIY muscle-relaxer products. They’re almost as good as actual muscle relaxers, which is also a good gift if you’re so inclined…

3. One of These Three Books – Because these are three books any man worth dating should want to read at the moment:

• Mo’ Meta Blues: The World According to Quest Love
• Undisputed Truth: Mike Tyson
• The Best American Comics 2013
• Honorable Mention: Doctor Sleep: Stephen King

4. Lots of These Bacon Chocolate Bars – Because there’s no sense in buying some regular chocolate item when this shit is on the market. 

5. A Remote Control Helicopter – Because you find me a man who wouldn’t love to play with a remote control helicopter (with camera!!) for an hour or so before he breaks it by flying too high?