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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about what you might be getting your significant other.
This post provides you with some easy DIY or easy to purchase gift ideas for her. However, some of these are also great options for the man in your life!
Take a look below at our Valentine’s Day gift guide.
Valentine’s Day
There is no better day to show someone you love them than Valentine’s Day, the holiday of love. Whether you’re in a long term relationship, just starting to date, or single, you should celebrate the people you love!
You can keep it simple or go all out with a gift, date night, words of love and so much more! The best place to start is with determining what love language to show your love in.
Love Languages
It’s been said that there are 5 love languages. A love language is how we like to express our love and how we like to experience our love.
Many people have more than one love language creating some overlap. It’s important and a good idea to keep in mind what love language your significant other likes to express and experience love in.
When deciding what to get your person or those in your life for Valentine’s Day, consider their love language. The 5 love languages are listed below along with a brief snippet about each.
The 5 Love Languages:
- Acts of Service: Actions speak louder than words here. A person who identifies with this love language appreciates being shown through their significant other’s actions that they are loved and cared for.
- Helping with chores
- Making their coffee
- Taking something off their plate
- Gift Giving: This person loves receiving a heartfelt physical representation of how loved they are. It’s the thought that counts here.
- Flowers
- Photo book
- Sweet Treat
- Quality Time: They appreciate a period of uninterrupted time together where you prioritize each other.
- A date night at a nice restaurant
- Going on a hike
- Cozy movie night with baking
- Words of Affirmation: Words of appreciation or words of praise. Can include verbal or written communication that shows your partner loves you and why.
- Thoughtful Note in their bag
- Cards just because
- Physical Touch: Feel most loved and secure when they’re physically connected to their partner.
- Holding Hands
- Snuggling on the couch
- A massage
Finding the Perfect Gift
If you’re not sure where to start, here are some easy questions to help you narrow down possible gift ideas:
- Do you want to give a thoughtful or useful gift?
- What’s your price point?
- Are you shopping last minute or in advance?
Once you’ve answered these questions, take a look at our gift ideas and see what works for you! These are some of the best Valentine’s Day gift ideas.
1. Scrapbook
If your significant other is a sentimental creature, they’ll greatly appreciate a homemade scrapbook.
Purchase a scrapbook of some kind and fill it with photos of the two of you and special moments. Add love notes and handwritten notes about shared memories between the two of you that you cherish.
Keep it simple or add ribbon, lace, and small doodles to spice it up. It’s all up to you! Your partner will definitely appreciate the thought put into this gift.
2. Self Care Gift Basket
For the ones who love to gift multiple items, this is a great option. Everyone needs some self-care!
Fill a basket with different self-care items from shower gel to face masks to slippers and even cute pjs! If you know your partner’s beauty routine, fill the basket with some of their favorite items or new ones they’ve been wanting to try.
3. Romantic Dinner At Home
For those who prefer an intimate gift and quality time, plan a nice romantic dinner at home.
Cook their favorite meal, purchase a bottle of wine, and set the right mood. Fill the space with candles, flowers, and romantic music.
If they have a sweet tooth, buy a delicious dessert or bake one together afterwards!
4. Personalized Jewelry
If you’re looking for a gift that might be on the pricier side, consider some personalized jewelry. It’s always a great option.
Purchase fine jewelry with an engraving, your initial, or theirs! A lovely option for this is a locket where you can put your favorite photo inside.
All the rage recently has been victorian inspired necklaces called the “lover’s eye” where it’s a painting of your person’s eye. It’s incredibly romantic especially if your partner loves your eyes.
5. Tailored Subscription Box
With most things being online today, a subscription box of some kind is a great gift option, especially if you’re struggling on what to get your significant other.
If you know they love makeup, consider some kind of beauty subscription box. If they love music, consider a vinyl subscription. There’s so many options, you’re sure to find something that works.
6. Name A Star Or A Star Map
This is by far the most romantic gift. Getting a star named after you? How romantic.
The best part is you get a photo and certificate. You can sit outside together looking for your star at the end of the day.
Another great option is a star map! An image of what the stars and night sky looked like on a particular day. You can pick an important date to the both of you and commemorate it in a frame.
7. Handwritten Love Letter
For the writers and lovers of words, a series of handwritten love letters is the perfect gift.
Your significant other will appreciate the thought and genuine nature of the gift. Share your love story, special moments you recall, or things you’ve never said before.
It’ll be something they can look back on periodically when they wish to. Pair the gift with some nice chocolates!
8. Schedule A Class Together
If you and your partner enjoy doing new activities together, scheduling a class is a great gift idea!
Consider signing up for a cooking class, pottery, rock climbing or something else. There’s plenty of options for you to enjoy together.
It’ll be a chance to make some sweet memories and try something new together.
9. Concert Tickets
Calling all music lovers, this is your go to gift!
If you know that your significant other loves a particular artist or music, buy some concert tickets. Attending a concert together will be a great moment to share in together.
You also don’t have to break the bank to purchase this gift. If they just love music, take them to see a new local artist instead. It’ll be a cool experience and who knows they might discover new music they love.
10. Custom Made Vinyl
I myself have gifted this before and it’s a great sentimental gift! Instead of going to your nearest record store to buy vinyls for your person, consider making them a custom vinyl.
You can order one on Etsy at a very reasonable price. Make a custom playlist with your songs or their favorites and have it put on a vinyl with a custom cover.
It’ll be a great personalized gift and one they can enjoy for a very long time. It’s a unique Valentine’s Day gift!
Here is the link for the seller I worked with on Etsy.
11. Weekend Getaway
This is the perfect quality time Valentine’s Day present, a weekend getaway.
Pick a new place to visit or a spot that you both cherish, and take the weekend off! Plan out the stay, food, and some activities.
It’ll be memorable and loved by your partner.
12. Gift Basket
If you’re shopping last minute or can’t decide what to get, do a gift basket!
Fill it with her favorite things from makeup sets, clothing, music, and trinkets to silly gimmicks, chocolates, and flowers. The world is your oyster!
It’s an easy present to put together if you know your partner and one that they’ll most definitely appreciate.
13. Book Of Love Coupons
A cheesy but classic Valentine’s Day present is a book of love coupons. Who hasn’t gifted someone a homemade coupon book for a holiday?
It’s a great way to make a list of things your significant other might want to do together or that they enjoy.
You can put down 1 free massage by you, a movie night, surprise date, etc. Whatever you think they’d love!
14. Thrifting Day
A great last-minute gift and an activity to do together is have a thrifting day! Give your partner a budget and go shopping at the thrift stores and vintage shops.
It’s a fun activity to do together and one you can both partake in while spoiling your significant other.
15. Candle Set
Candles are always a classic option. As a candle lover, you can never go wrong with gifting a candle.
Give your significant other a candle set or if they’ve been wanting to try and make candles gift them a candle making set!
In a previous blog post, we mentioned candle making as a fun activity to do with your partner and a great kit to use.
16. Book Bouquet
This gift is for the book lovers and avid readers. Give your significant other a book bouquet!
It’s the perfect present for a book lover, and one they’ll surely appreciate. It’s aesthetically pleasing and you can fill it with books they’ve been wanting to read. Sprinkle in some flowers for the finishing touch.
17. Personalized Phone Case
A personalized phone case is a unique gift and one that’ll be put to use. It’s one of the best gift ideas for a more practical gift with a sentimental touch.
Purchase a clear phone case and put a cute photo in it, ribbons, stickers, etc. and decorate it to your liking to then gift to your partner.
18. Jelly Cats
Who doesn’t love jelly cats? If you’re unsure what to get, a jelly cat is always a great choice as their selection is extensive.
You’re sure to find a cute one that your partner will love.
19. Fun Date Night
If their love language is quality time, a fun date night is the perfect gift.
Make it a surprise and plan out something exciting or new to do! You can do mini golfing or take them to a special spot. Plan a dinner or lunch during sunset or underneath the stars.
There’s plenty of options! Make it even more fun by writing down options on notecards and having them pick at random to see where the date takes you.
20. Flowers-Always
Flowers, you can never go wrong with flowers.
Flowers are always a must on Valentine’s Day, no matter what else you get your significant other. Purchase a nice bouquet or make one on your own!
Include a box of chocolates as well if your person has a sweet tooth.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
With our list of gift ideas, you’re sure to find something that your partner, family members, or best friend will love.
Remember that no matter what you get them, as cheesy as it may sound, it’s the thought and intention that counts. If you gift it with love and it shows, that’s all that matters.
Happy Valentine’s Day and make sure to tell the people in your life how much you love them!
