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Ready for romance? 6 places in Chattanooga to help you prep for Valentine’s Day gifts, experiences

Contributed Photo from Patrick Hook / These heart-shaped boxes from Charlie's BBQ & Bakery can be crafted from white, milk or dark chocolate.
Contributed Photo from Patrick Hook / These heart-shaped boxes from Charlie's BBQ & Bakery can be crafted from white, milk or dark chocolate. Contributed Photo from Patrick Hook / These heart-shaped boxes from Charlie's BBQ & Bakery can be crafted from white, milk or dark chocolate.

We’re two weeks out from Valentine’s Day. If that sounds like plenty of time for choosing a gift for your true love, why are so many people caught empty-handed when the day arrives? Procrastination could be especially problematic in this pandemic-affected year when “clean” sweatpants count as making an effort.

If you’re looking to up your game this Valentine’s Day, here are six places that can help with gifts and experiences. In Wednesday’s Food section, we’ll have a list of Chattanooga-area restaurants planning special menus for you and your significant other. To include your business in coverage as Valentine’s Day nears, email Life@timesfreepress.com.

* A heart that’s OK to break.

The cooks at Charlie’s BBQ & Bakery may be better known for their barbecue specialties, but Valentine’s Day will give them a chance to showcase their confectionery skills with a collection of hollow, heart-shaped boxes made of white, milk or dark chocolate.

Charlie’s has several options available to accompany or fill the chocolate heart, including assorted candies, chocolate-dipped strawberries and real or faux roses. Plus, the hearts can be personalized with love notes and any special small item you’d like to hide inside the mold.