Let's not talk about those heart-shaped drugstore boxes

Here's my belief: if you're going to run with a cliche--like giving your beloved chocolates on Valentine's Day--then you better do it well.

Like by picking up something from the Oregon-based Moonstruck Chocolate Company. Their hand-crafted chocolates first appeared in Portland over a decade ago, and have since made it everywhere from the White House to the Academy Awards. They incorporate natural ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest in their exquisitely delicious pieces. You'll find everything from truffles to solid chocolates to hot cocoa at their website, including my personal favorite, the 4-piece dark collection. And their new sea salt caramels? Let's just say they're definitely worth every calorie.

Whether you receive a box o' chocolates from a sweetie or a sweet hug from a kiddo today, we wish each of you a very happy Valentine's Day!

$4-34 at Moonstruck Chocolate Company