The Best Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Couple
For all of the commercialized holidays we have, we think Valentine’s Day is the most underrated. Some scoff and roll their eyes at the “forced lovey-dovey” aspects, but we think instead of it being dubbed as a day where you have to do something, this is a day where you get to celebrate your love in an extra special way. It doesn’t have to be big and there doesn’t need to be this pressure to make sure everything is big and “right.” In fact, finding the best Valentine’s Day gift isn’t as hard as one might think, especially if you know where to look. We’ve compiled a list of gifts that’ll be perfect for the day and won’t require any last minute scrambling.
5 Gifts for the 5 Days Leading up to Valentine’s Day 💌
A lot of people will harp on social media how “you shouldn’t need a day to celebrate your partner, you should show them your love everyday.” We think that’s silly, of course you show them how much you appreciate them even when it’s not Valentines Day, it’s just a day to do a little something more.
We thought we’d do something a little different this holiday by taking that sentiment and doing: “5 gifts for the 5 days until Valentine’s Day.” Each day you’ll send/give them a gift until your big one on Valentines Day itself. Cute right?
🎥Day One (February 9th): Start off with something simple like an AMC Theatres gift card. Lots of movies tend to come out during and around Valentine’s Day so go ahead and give this card so she can buy whatever concessions she wants.
🛀Day Two (February 10th): Self-care and beauty isn’t limited to just one gender, with an ULTA Beauty gift card they can buy the products they know works best for their body and feel good while doing it.
🛍️Day Three (February 11th): For those weeks when everything is way too busy and going grocery shopping is the last thing either of you want to do. An Instacart gift card is a great choice to get your partner as they get to order what they want and get it delivered all from the comfort of their own couch.
💸Day Four (February 12th): Instead of being limited to only one store, restaurant, or online service, you can use a Visa gift card at any store that accepts Visa as a form of payment.
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🏖️Day Five (February 13th): What’s better than a surprise gift card? A gift card that leads to an even better surprise! With an Airbnb gift card you both will be able to choose your next romantic getaway from anywhere in the world. Choose a unique stay to really make this one memorable.
Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts They Will Simply Adore 😯
We love thinking outside the box when it comes to these kinds of gifts so here are some that we thought will surely surprise them:
A Couples’s Newspaper
Mark the special day down and keep it for many years to come. Image courtesy of: Etsy.
You’ll see a lot of customizable options for presents, especially the closer it gets to the holiday itself. We’ve recommended a lot of different ideas in the past but this is our first time seeing something like this and we just had to add it. This Anniversary Newspaper for Couples is a product you can completely customize thanks to CoffeeClockDesign at Etsy for only $9.10.
It is a digital download which means when you buy it, a guide will be given to you where it’ll give you detailed step-by-step instructions on how to make this newspaper unique to your story. Then once it’s ready you’ll be able to download it at home or get it printed at a local retailer for an additional cost. This Anniversary Newspaper comes complete with photo sections, a word search, and more.
A Cameo
If you’re in the know then you already can see where we’re going with this, but just in case you don’t: Cameo is a company where celebrities and influencers of all different kinds are here to give your partner the surprise of a lifetime. Spend anywhere from $20 to $300+ to get a personalized message from their favorite person.
They have a wide range of people on there and if you happen to see someone your partner absolutely adores, why not get them a message they can keep forever? The videos of couples surprising their partners, or friends doing this at parties are so fun to watch- you can now add yourselves to that list too!
A Long (or short) Distance Touch Lamp Set
So you’ll brighten up their day…literally! Image courtesy of: Uncommon Goods.
This is a find we can not stop thinking about. Uncommon Goods has a “Long Distance Friendship Lamp” (and yes it says friendship, but it obviously works for couples and of course you are friends with your partner as well) from $99.00 - $198.00. It’s a set of lamps connected to the other and when you activate your own, the other will light up no matter how far away the other person is. It’s great for long-distance couples and hey, even if you don't think how cute it would be to be sitting in your office working away and you see your lamp light up, knowing your partner is close-by and thinking of you.
Fun Valentine’s Day Gifts They Will Get a Kick Out Of 😆
Add a little magic this Valentine’s Day and look at these fun-filled gift ideas:
A Date Night Box for the Whole Year
Let this be the start of a year full of uniquely fun dates! Image courtesy of: date night in boxes.
DIY Date Night jars have been popping up in recent years on TikTok and Instagram. Many creatively-inclined people online have filled up mason jars full of date night ideas they open up with their partner every week. But we found one that’s professionally made from the very aptly named company Date Night in Boxes.
Usually they are a subscription service that delivers custom date boxes to couples who want to shake up their regular date nights with something a little more exciting. But you don’t need a subscription to try out their products, they have a One Time Shop which sells their boxes individually. Their Date Night In: A Year of Dates for $32.99 is a box containing 52 sealed envelopes that each has a surprise date idea. Open them weekly to make it all the way around till next year’s Valentine’s Day.
LEGO Lovebirds
Spend time together building yourselves as these birds. Image courtesy of: LEGO.
Spending time together is the best gift and there’s nothing better than creating something that the two of you can have in your space for all to see. LEGOs have been a staple in our gift guides and have stood the test of time, no matter what age you are.
They have a small Valentines collection that we took a look at and their Love Birds set for $49.99 will be perfect to build on the day while you watch a movie, listen to music, and enjoy each other's company. A low-key Valentine’s Day that might lead to even more LEGO dates in the future, who knows?
A Cute Reminder
Nothing says “I love you” like this sweet guy. Image courtesy of: Amazon.
As we said at the top, Valentine’s Day gifts don’t have to be over the top, they can actually be quite simple. Take this “I Love You” Handmade Crochet Pickle from Amazon for $15.99. This little guy will pair nicely with some flowers and chocolate. Holding up a sign that says “To MY Love Out Of Everyone In The World, I Pickle You, You Mean A Great Dill To Me.” Bonus points if your partner can absolutely destroy a jar of pickles.
Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Gifts for Sentimental Sweeties 🥰
Of course we couldn’t make a list of “best Valentine’s Day gifts” without getting a little heartfelt now could we? Here’s what we love:
A Digital Photo Frame
A cute gift that’s made for those who have tons of photos. Image courtesy of: Best Buy.
Where once we had photo albums and frames all over the house with one captured memory in each, now we have technology like the Aura Home - Carver 10" Digital Wifi Frame for $149.99 at Best Buy. This allows users to have an ever-rotating display of all over the favorite pictures constantly on loop. You can preload the Aura Frame with as many pictures as you want because it has unlimited storage and then add new ones as more memories are captured of your time together and random funny moments form each other's lives.
A Handwritten Note
Expensive gifts don't always equal good gifts. Image courtesy of: Inc. via Getty Images.
We’re taking a deep dive into sentimentality here because we’re putting away our credit cards and instead getting a piece of paper or leftover cardstock out for this one. Sometimes you don’t need to look too far to make a gift matter and that’s exactly why we think writing a handwritten note will be the best Valentine’s Day gift this year. Writing an intimate note about how much you love your partner is sure to bring a happy smile to their face (and maybe even happy tears too). Go all out, they’ll keep it as a treasure forever.
Matching Jewelry
Now you’ll have something for each other all day. Image courtesy of: CoupleSets.
Matching jewelry can sometimes feel…tacky. And some of it isn’t the best quality which can lead to unfortunate reactions. We wanted to find the opposite of that and we think we did. CoupleSets is a company that specially makes all kinds of couples’ rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more. Here we have their Unique Thorn Knot Matching Couple Bracelets In Sterling Silver for $74.00. It’s understanded, sleek, and chic, and would look good with any type of outfit. A perfect balance.
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Finding the best Valentine’s Day gifts doesn’t need to be difficult, especially when there’s a mix between unique, fun, and heartfelt. All you have to do is look in the right places ;)
