Valentine's Day Gift Guide -- Chocolate- and Flowers-Free: Patch Deal Hound

Valentine’s Day shopping gets repetitive — chocolate, flowers, chocolate, flowers, chocolate, that cheesy romcom that always seems to come out on February 14.

The Patch Deal Hound, ever the romantic, challenges you to branch out this year. Take a risk, a chance. Get your significant other something he or she may (gasp!) actually remember one day.

Here are our suggestions for Valentine’s Day gifts off the beaten path.

4-Opening Collage Picture Frame

Print out pictures of your favorite memories together. Instagram isn’t forever, after all.

Sunbeam Fleece Heated Throw

This is for the gift-givers who are tired of their significant others always trying to warm their cold feet on your body. Put them under this electric blanket instead.

‘Mr. Right and Mrs. Always Right’ Mugs

Sip coffee — or your beverage of choice — out of these clever mugs together every morning. And never mix up who’s is who’s again.

Romance Aromatherapy Black Chamomile Body Wash Bundle Includes His and Hers Bath Towels

We would explain, but, TMI.

Bath and Shower Beer and Wine Holders

Again, see above.

Mr. & Mrs. Stemless and Unbreakable Silicone Wine Drinking Glasses

“Unbreakable” is the key here for all of us romantic (read: clumsy) winos.

Roomba Cleaning Robot

You could clean the house yourself. Or just get a robot to do it for you. She (or he) doesn’t have to know.

David Bowie — Blackstar

Bowie was quite the romantic, so continue his legacy with his final album, released shortly after his death.

Sick in the Head: Conversations About Life and Comedy

From the writer and director of “Knocked Up” and the producer of “Freaks and Geeks,” this book is a collection of intimate, hilarious conversations with the biggest names in comedy from the past thirty years.

Chocolate Milk Stout - Homebrew Beer Recipe Kit

Start a new hobby for Valentine’s Day.