Heartfelt Gifts

By Naperville Magazine
Appears in the February 2026 issue.

Thoughtful ideas for Valentine’s Day

FOR THOSE WHO LOVE GAME NIGHT
Good for four to 20 players ages 10 and up, Herd Mentality by Big Potato is easy to learn and quick to play. $24.99. bigpotato.com

FOR THOSE WHO LOVE MYSTERIES
Perfect for armchair detectives, Murdle by G.T. Karber is a collection of 100 original murder mystery logic puzzles. $12.74. amazon.com

FOR THOSE WHO LOVE BLING
From the Marino Agostino collection, this one-of-a-kind 18-karat gold opal and diamond necklace features a 1.16-carat natural opal and .42 carats of natural F color, VS quality diamonds. $4,190. Costello Jewelry Company, 33 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville

FOR THOSE WHO LOVE BIRDS
Celebrating birds, birding, and birders, The Best of Words on Birds is a collection of newspaper columns by local birder Jeff Reiter. $20. eckhartzpress.com

FOR THOSE WHO LOVE MACARONS
With delicate shells and luxurious fillings, these French favorites are crafted by Naperville patisserie A La Folie (2835 Showplace Dr.) Order online, shop in store, or ship across the country. $8 to $42. alafolieco.com

FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO CREATE
Sculpd’s Pottery Date Night Bundle includes four pounds of air-dry clay and everything you and your sweetie need to create and finish your own pieces, including tools, paint, and a guidebook; no kiln necessary. $85. sculpd.com

FOR THOSE WHO LOVE KISSABLE LIPS
Locally made in Elgin (by a Hawaiian), A Little Aloha’s Lip Oils are made with clean and natural ingredients to hydrate, smooth, and leave lips shining and soft. $12 to $15. alittlealoha.net