As Valentine’s Day approaches, the pressure to get the perfect present builds. You could always go with classic gifts like red roses and heart-shaped candy, but those options can often feel a little stale.
If you’re tired of the same old items — or just looking to switch it up for this holiday — we’ve found great Valentine’s Day gift ideas for every budget! Whether you’re looking for presents for her, him or even for the kiddos, these gifts prove you don’t have to spend top dollar to show them you care with a thoughtful gift.
Inexpensive Valentine’s gifts for her 2021
1. Small Packages Valentine’s Day Box
If you’re thinking of a valentine far away, this simple yet thoughtful box is a gesture to let them know that you’re thinking of them. The smallest package includes a massage candle and a personalized handwritten message.
2. IMESilver Handwriting Bracelet
Whether they have their own favorite mantra or cherished words from a loved one, you can turn their favorite messages into a piece of everyday jewelry. All you’ll need to do is choose the color and number of words and send along a handwritten message and the Etsy seller will take care of the rest.
3. StarRegistration.net Standard Star Gift Pack
This unique gift will be one that lasts more than a lifetime — literally. Star Registration allows you to choose the brightness of the star (to determine where exactly you can view it from), as well as a custom certificate to memorialize the unique gift with. As an add-on, you can even choose a zodiac necklace to go along with it.
4. Homesick Love Letters Candle
Homesick Candles has plenty of sentimental scents in its Valentine’s Day collection, but this “Love Letters” scent boasts notes of rose petals, sandalwood and red plum that she’ll want to burn all day long.
5. Valentine’s Day Champagne Bottle
Looking for a Galentine’s Day gift? Look no further than this champagne bottle filled with bubbly bites from Dylan’s Candy Bar. It’s the sweetest way to celebrate!
6. Scentbird Fragrance Subscription
Perfume is a great gift — but it’s all too easy to get it wrong. Scentbird is here to rectify the problem with its subscription service! Each month, your loved one can choose a sample size perfume from more than 400 options.
7. Custom Cookies
If customized Valentine’s gifts are your thing, check out these hilarious and heartwarming cookies. Featuring puns and pop culture references, the brand’s Valentine’s Day shop has the perfect sweet treat for any relationship.
8. Argento Vivo Heart Cuff Bracelet
This pretty cuff is perfect to get for your girlfriends — and you might even want to get yourself a matching one, too!
9. Bath Bomb Gift Set
What’s better than spending Valentine’s Day relaxing in the house? This gift set features a dozen bath bombs that will provide a burst of color in your tub.
10. Grecerelle Loose Open Front Cardigan
This is currently a bestseller on Amazon with a 4.4-star rating. The chunky knit style comes in 25 different colors and customers say it’s “like wearing a blanket.”
11. Jack Rogers Wine Bottle
Have a wine lover in your life? This insulated bottle will hold the entirety of their favorite beverage. It’s designed to keep drinks cold for hours — whether you fill it with water or wine!
12. Kate Spade New York Heart Stud Earrings
Show her she has the key to your heart with these chic gold earrings in a trendy mismatched style.
13. Godiva Chocolatier Classic Gold Box
Ditch the cheap drugstore chocolate and go with this beautiful box from Godiva without breaking the bank. It’s filled with 19 pieces of popular flavors like Belgian chocolate hazelnut and coconut fondant.
14. Old Navy Graphic Jersey-Knit Pajama Set
You can never go wrong with comfy pajamas, and this set is one that she can mix and match as the temperatures start to warm up.
15. Madewell x Kitsch Tie-Dye Satin Sleep Kit
If she hasn’t made the switch to a satin pillowcase yet, this sleep kit is the perfect find. For the beauty-obsessed galentine in your life, it’s the ultimate low-maintenance hair care and bedtime trio.
Inexpensive Valentine’s gifts for kids 2021
1. LEGO Valentine’s Brown Bear
Any little one will love getting to construct this adorable bear all on their own. They can build a picnic scene with over 200 pieces, including posable arms and ears for the bear itself.
2. Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Wooden Heart Box
Make Valentine’s Day an occasion to get crafty and decorate these heart-shaped boxes together. When they’re finished, you can fill them with sweet treats that they can enjoy in the following days.
3. Brilliant Ideas Heart-Shaped Vlogging Ring Light
For the teen that can’t stay off of TikTok, this ring light is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. It features 10 modes of brightness, three color temperature options and even a phone holder to make sure each video (or selfie) comes out perfect.
4. My First Crayola Touch Lights
Take the stress out of arts and crafts with this mess-free doodle board. Your child can draw with the touch of their finger, meaning you’ll never have to worry about spilled paint or smeared crayon markings.
5. Hachi’s Choice Kids Camera
If your child is constantly taking selfies on your phone, then this is the perfect gift for them. The durable camera adds fun frames and effects to their photos, making it a great choice for the budding photographer in your life!
6. Mega Bloks Big Building Bag
Small pieces are not a problem with these building blocks. Your child can learn about shapes and colors as they build their next masterpiece. It even comes with a handy bag for easy storage.
7. Primary Pajamas
Looking for the perfect outfit for your infant’s first Valentine’s Day? Check out the onesie and pajama sets available at Primary! With a huge variety of colors and solid, striped or patterned options, you’ll find something for any little love.
8. 2-in-1 LED Light Swords
Help your child’s dream of becoming a Jedi come true with these motion sensor light swords! The light swords can be connected together or split into two, making it perfect for battle.
9. Bearington Valentine’s Dog Plush
Show your appreciation for your loved one with this adorable stuffed puppy. Its plush fur will make it the perfect gift for them to cuddle up with.
Inexpensive Valentine’s gifts for him 2021
1. Pottery Barn Grant Leather Watch Box
This classy addition to his dresser won’t go under-appreciated. Crafted with pebbled leather and a poly-suede interior, it’s a functional piece that’s also nice enough to keep on display.
2. Craft Beer Club Subscription
This Valentine’s Day gift will keep on giving! The Craft Beer Club will send 12 or 24 beers per month to his door, and you can select the frequency of shipments to ensure a gift that goes beyond this special day. Each box features four styles of beer from two different breweries in the US, and changes on a monthly basis.
3. MeUndies MatchMe Pairs
Even if you’re not into matching, any man will appreciate a new pair of boxers. MeUndies are known for their super-soft feel thanks to the brand’s MicroModal fabric made from all natural materials. You can purchase a matching set for $42 or opt for single styles at varying prices.
4. Sur La Table Online Cooking Class
This year you might be searching for an experience gift that doesn’t involve leaving the house, and this online cooking class might be the perfect fit. Classes start at just $29 per household and cover a variety of techniques, dishes and flavors you’ll enjoy getting to make together.
5. The Manly Man Jerky Heart
The perfect romantic gift for him might be a little harder to find. We recommend this clever, unique Jerky Heart with ten different flavors of beef jerky. Every partner will find something that they like!
6. Radiate Portable Campfire
Looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day with some time outdoors? Use this portable campfire to add some romance to any adventure. Sleek, portable and easy to light and reuse, it has five hours of burn time and uses non-toxic recycled soy wax that reduces soot and embers.
7. Personalized AirPods Case
If you gifted him AirPods for the holidays but he keeps losing the case, worry no more. This customizable leather AirPod case is available in four different colors and can be engraved with the name or initials of your choice. He’ll never misplace them again!
8. On The Rocks Set
Whiskey on the rocks has never been more literal. This dishwasher-safe set is the perfect gift for your guy if he likes his drinks chilled without all of the melting ice.
9. Global Hot Sauce Gift Box
If he’s always asking for the “hottest” hot sauce available, this set of five just might do the trick. It features flavor profiles from all around the world, so he is bound to find a new favorite that delivers the ideal amount of heat.
10. Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker
If he’s always blasting his favorite tunes on his phone, upgrade his sound quality with this sleek bluetooth speaker featuring impressive battery life.
11. Champion Powerblend Fleece Hoodie
This highly rated Adidas hoodie looks so comfortable you might just steal it for yourself! It’s available in white, scarlet and mint.
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