By cstec@hubspot.com (Carly Stec)

Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s Day is coming … and you didn’t think this one through.

If you’re shopping for a marketer, picking out a gift can be even more intimidating. We love trends, creativity, but also practicality! So — do you go the creative and funny route, and buy us something that can help us in the office? Or, do you embrace a pop culture trend we’ve been raving about?

With everyone’s favorite “Hallmark holiday” right around the corner, we had a hunch that some of you might have forgotten to pick up something special for a friend, family member, or special someone who works in the marketing world.

Rather than letting you default to a box of chocolates, we’ve come up with a list of creative, useful gifts that are sure to impress. Now, we’ll be the first to admit that some of them are kind of nerdy … but aren’t we all a little nerdy, after all?

We’ve accounted for all types of budgets by listing the gifts in ascending order by price. All the following items might not ship in time for the big day, but you can still use the following list as inspiration for a last-minute in-person shopping trip.

20 Nerdy Valentine’s Day Gifts for That Special Someone

1. The Gift of Nothing

Price: $1+ (from various websites)

Just started a fling with someone and think a gag gift would be appropriate? Maybe you should give your special someone the gift of — well — nothing. Yes, this is an actual prop you can buy. There’s even multiple video unboxings online. Check this one out:

The best part? If this product actually does “something,” you can return it for a full refund.

2. Heart Headphone Splitter

Price: $5.00

This festive headphone splitter allows you to plug your headphones into one of the dual aux inputs, leaving the other open for …read more

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