Valentine’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays—not because I’ve consistently had romantic partners to share it with, but because my mom always made the day feel special when I was growing up. It wasn’t about getting treats and words of affection from boys at school. It was about waking up in the morning to a few goodies on the kitchen table and my mom making a big breakfast for my sister and me, one that usually included homemade waffles.
One has a solid red exterior with a heart-shaped waffle plate inside to turn any batter recipe (we won’t tell if you make yours from the box) into a delightful heart. It usually costs $15, but it’s currently on sale for $13. The other Valentine’s Day-ready mini appliance will create the same heart-shaped results, but instead of a plain red exterior, it’s covered in hearts that look almost like they were drawn by hand. This one is marked down from $20 to $18 ahead of the holiday.
BUY IT: $12.99 (orig. $14.99); amazon.com
BUY IT: $17.99 (orig. $19.99); amazon.com