20 Heartwarming & Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your loved ones just how much they mean to you! Here are 20 amazing Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your special someone. From easy DIY gifts to personalized gifts to fun experiences you can cherish together — there’s something in this guide for everyone. Let’s dive in and find the perfect gift for your Valentine!
1. Custom Engraved Watch
Watches make excellent gifts – they’re useful and come in many different styles from minimalist to sporty to luxury. Choose a store that offers engraving services (like Fossil or local jewelers) so you can personalize your message. Or if you’re short on time, shop a range of customized watches from Amazon.
3. Custom Keychain
A custom keychain makes for a memorable, but inexpensive gift. This customizable keychain from Amazon is affordable and lets you add your own double-sided message. Gift it in a small box or pouch to make it extra special!
4. Memory Book
Get creative and make a scrapbook or photo album of your favorite moments together. You can go old-school and make a scrapbook using supplies from a craft store, make a photo album, or you can use online tools such as Shutterfly. Add dates & thoughtful captions to each photo to make it even more special!
5. Star Map Print
I think this is one of the coolest personalized gifts ever. You can get an inexpensive customized star map depicting the night sky constellation to commemorate a date that has special significance for you such as an anniversary, wedding date, first date, etc.
6. Love Letter Kit
If you’re looking for an inexpensive but thoughtful gift, try making a love letter kit! Get cute stationary sets to write thoughtful messages for your loved one. Try this simple gold & white design or this colorful Kawaii one from Amazon. You can write a series of heartfelt messages and can pair it with a box of their favorite chocolates.
7. Jar of Love Notes
This is another inexpensive yet thoughtful gift that you can DIY. Get a mason jar or another decorative container and add small love notes on paper slips or small cards, fold them, and add it to the jar. Every week, your loved one can pull out a slip and read your thoughtful message to brighten up their day. You can also put activities to do together and make it a cute activity jar that you use every week.
8. Handwritten Recipe Box
If you and your loved one enjoy cooking or baking, this gift is a thoughtful one that is also inexpensive, DIY, & easy! Use a cute wooden box like this one from Amazon to add your favorite recipes that you have made together. You can also add blank recipe cards for your significant other to add their own. Pick out a recipe each week and make it together for date night!
9. Memory Jar
Add your collected mementos over the years like ticket stubs, small photos, notes, etc and fill it in a mason jar or cute decorative jar. You can get creative and add a customized, colorful label such as “Our Love Story” or “Treasured Moments”, and tie a ribbon or string around the jar for added decoration.
10. Paint & Sip Night
Wine, painting, good vibes – want more could you want? Paint & sip events are so much fun and are a great way to express your creative side together in a relaxed atmosphere. Plus, you can take your artwork home and display it so you remember the memorable night for years to come.
11. Concert or Event Tickets
Purchase concert tickets to their favorite band, their favorite sports teams’ game, or tickets to a play or cultural event. Present it in a cute envelope, and enjoy a nice outing together!
12. Cooking Class
Cooking classes can be a fun experience to do as a couple! Look for local cooking class in their favorite cuisine, or try a new cuisine together.
13. Romantic Getaway
Cooking classes can be a fun experience to do as a couple! Look for local cooking class in their favorite cuisine, or try a new cuisine together.
14. Wine Tasting at a Local Winery
Book a sunny weekend afternoon at a local winery, or purchase a gift voucher to go during the spring or summer months. Include a bottle of their favorite wine or a cool wine glass to complete the gift.
15. Plan a Picnic
Looking for a fun, thoughtful experience but on a tight budget? Plan a picnic at a local park or a meaningful outdoor spot. Pack their favorite sandwiches, snacks, a bottle of wine, and a large picnic blanket.
16. Electric Beverage Warmer
If your significant other is a coffee aficionado, this gift is for you! I love having a mug of coffee or tea next to me while I work, but hate when it turns cold. This mug warmer will keep their beverage warm for hours!
17. Portable Espresso Machine
Another great gift for a coffee lover, especially if you love coffee on the go! This portable espresso machine can be used without battery or electricity so it’s the perfect gift when traveling, camping, or hiking.
18. Smartphone Docking Station
This is a practical gift for the tech lover in your life. This charging station from Amazon can charge multiple Apple devices at once including your iPhone, Apple Watch, and Airpods.
19. Apple Air Tag
An air tag is a great way to keep track of important things while traveling like your luggage, wallet, or keys. It links seamlessly to the “Find My’ app and is extremely easy to set-up and use. I prefer getting the 4-pack because it’s an amazing value and you can tag multiple important items while traveling so they don’t get lost.
20. Instant Mini Camera
Make even more memories with a mini instant camera that you can take on the go! Collect & scrapbook cute photos in a scrapbook or a photo album so you can cherish them for years to come.
What’s your favorite gift on this list, or do you have any other go-to gifts for your special Valentine? I’d love to hear from you – share in the comments below!
