Best Ideas and Gifts to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just days away, I know. Bless you, if you are prepared and way ahead of the game. For the rest of us, it might be tempting to just ignore the day altogether and assume our spouses, kids, grandkids, friends, family, and co-workers, will think we forgot and give us a pass, but I do not recommend that! The way I see it we still have time, and that means options:
Last-Minute Ideas
Make sweet treats
You have plenty of time to make these sweet treats in your kitchen befitting the day. Check out Yummy Sweets to Make for Valentines Day.
Date night
Plan a date with your love, even if your wallet is a little thin. Get creative to find reasonable and fun alternatives that require only pocket change—or with any luck, some that are absolutely free. I have a few ideas for you in Great Dates for Couples on a Tight Budget.
Plan a Fun Family Party
Here are 8 Fun Family Games for Valentine’s Day to get you started.
Give a gift
Find the perfect little something for those special someones in our lives—there is still plenty of time to do this, too.
What follow are great gift ideas that are sure to please but won’t break the bank, divided into three categories. You can click on one to jump to that category or read straight through. Enjoy!
Best Valentine Gifts for Kids
Best Valentine Gifts for Her
Best Valentine Gifts for Him
Best Valentine Gift Ideas for Kids
Princess Necklace Activity Set
She can design her own Disney Princess necklaces with this fun, easy-to-use jewelry kit. Simply slide on the beads and character charms. So cute! Age 3 – 10.
Aurora Valentino
From the original Tokidoki characters, Aurora Valentino unicorn has beautiful and detailed embroidery on her right side. Val also has hearts and a cupid bow embroidered in red and pink. About 7.5 inches and just as adorable as can be.
Bearington Bear
His full name is Bearington Lil’ Cutie and the most cuddly Valentine’s day 14-inch stuffed animal imaginable! Makes a perfect I love you or Happy Valentine’s Day gift for boys, girls—kids of all ages.
Chunky Jewelry Set
This chunky bubblegum bead jewelry pair is both fun and fashionable for young girls not only for Valentine’s Day but all through the year, too.
Reversible Sequin Pillow
This magical color-changing pillow cover is a super fun gift for most kids and younger teens. The soft sequins let you write or draw beautiful text or graphics, which simply reverses the sequins. Multiple colors to choose from. Note: This is for the pillow cover, only. Find an appropriate 16-inch pillow insert to fit this cover, here.
Love Frog Stuffy
Cutest little Webkinz limited edition stuffed frog ever, with love and kisses all over it. Super cute! Good-sized stuffy for the kids at 7-inches and not overstuffed, which makes it cuddly for kids of all ages.
Big Sleeping (Hugging) Puppy Pillow
This plush puppy is supersize and extra soft! At 20-inches long, he’s the perfect size for hugs and cuddles. Puppyhas embroidered paw prints and eyes and such a cute sleepy, lazy expression on its face. Absolutely adorable, practical, too.
Roses Are Pink Your Feet Really Stink
Love to hear your young readers giggle? Whether they read it themselves or you read it to them, this cute story about Gilbert, a fuzzy-looking woodland creature who comes up with “nice” rhymes for his classmates will bring out the laughter while teaching about kindness and forgiveness.
Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime
Hurray! February 14—Valentime’s Day, as June B. calls it—is just around the corner. Junie B. can’t wait to see all the “valentimes” she’ll get. But she never expected a big, mushy mystery! Adorable story.
Perfect Sock Monkey
This 12-inch soft plush sock monkey has “love” on his heart with a heart in the letter “O.” Adorable and quite funny, too.
Happy Valentine’s Day Blank Sketchbook
Kids of all ages love to doodle and draw. Here’s a fun sketchpad that will let them keep their creations together in a safe place. No kid can never have too many sketchbooks!
Best Valentine Gift Ideas for Her
Infinity 925 Silver Charm Bracelet
Pretty sterling silver adjustable bracelet with infinity design and choice of the color heart charm.
Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
A classic whistling tea kettle is and will forever be a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift, especially for the tea-sipper who enjoys a good brew. And there is none better in quality and style than Le Creuset. Available in ten colors including red, teal, and matte white, this durable Le Creuset whistling teakettle enamel-on-steel will last for thousands of cups to come.
Silk Pillowcase
100% pure mulberry silk protects her hair while sleeping and assists in anti-wrinkle and acne care. Hidden zipper and comes in a beautiful gift box. This Colorado Home Co Silk Pillowcase for Skin and Hair is made of high-grade mulberry silk, it is temperature regulating and breathable. A really nice gift.
Electric Wine Bottle Opener
This is so slick! Rechargeable Electric Wine Bottle Opener easily removes corks in seconds. Compatible with most wine bottle sizes. Open up to 30 bottles on a single charge. Easy to use—simply place on top of your wine bottle, press a button, and ta-da! your wine is open and ready to serve. Every time I use mine, I am amazed by how easy (fun!) it is. Makes a fabulous gift.
Sterling Silver Heart Earrings
Pure .925 sterling silver polished heart pull through hoop earrings are so lovely. Simple, elegant, and sure to be adored by your recipient. Anti0microbial and nickel free, these earrings are ideal for sensitive skin.
Coffee Case for iPhone
Coffee is a good thing. In fact, for many of us coffee = love. So does this sassy Sonix Coffee Case for iPhone. Available for iPhones only, the transparent phone case is a super cute gift option that unabashedly signals your favorite connoisseur’s caffeine obsession.
Knitted Tweed Throw
Super soft, plush with a textured look and feel, this 50 x 60″ decorative throw will become her favorite year-round blanket. The beautiful Home Soft Things Throw gets softer and softer after each wash without fading. Available in a wide range of colors and two sizes at a remarkably reasonable price. Such a lovely gift!
Hearts Travel Mug
Full heart, hot coffee to take anywhere. Made from ceramic featuring a snug lid and red handle. Double-wall insulation keeps drinks hot or cold and it is both microwave- and dishwasher-safe. This hearts travel mug is really nice, and what a great (inexpensive) gift.
Vertical 3D Personalized Necklace
This super popular style features a 4-sided vertical bar of .925 sterling silver. Made with any name. Includes sterling silver chain and cleaning cloth. Choice of four chain lengths. Choice silver or gold plated silver. Really cool.
Heart Waffle Maker
Makes a heart-shaped waffle that comes out perfect every time! Easy to use: Simply plug it in, wait 1-3 minutes until preheated and when the indicator light shuts off you can begin cooking.
Pandora Knotted Heart Sterling Silver Bracelet
This Pandora Knotted Heart 925 Sterling Silver Bracelet is just beautiful—a very special piece. The heart-embellished toggle slips through the largest link to close. Complete for wear without additional charms.
Journal and Pen Set
This beautiful gift set is beautiful way to inspire young and adult women with kind words of encouragement. The spiral bound hardcover notebook features the word LOVE on the front and includes 104 lined sheets of paper. It makes for a great journal or organizer. Paired a unique pen that features a rose gold-colored barrel and is topped with a faux diamond with the words Shine Bright and Matthew 5:16
Best Valentine Gifts Ideas for Him
Zombie Cajun Hot Sauce Gift Set
A long time ago, deep in the heart of Cajun country, Creole chefs slow cooked cayenne hot sauce made with aged pepper mash, a traditional hot sauce the world has come to call Louisiana-style. This set includes four bottles of different Cajun hot sauces—garlic, jalapeno, habanero, and cayenne pepper, each one slow-simmered the old Creole way.
Electronic Stud Finder
Quickly locates wood studs in a finished wall, but also helps detect the location of metal and live cables in salls, ceilings and floors. Scans through up to 2 layers of drywall.
Fogless Shower Mirror
Sure to become any man’s favorite thing ever. Allows for fogless shaving in the shower, no batteries required; no suction cups either. Guaranteed to be fogless for life. No annoying fog-free sprays ever. Easy mounting with removable silicone adhesive and double-sided tape. Amazing, which makes the Fogless Shower Mirror a great man’s gift.
Minimalist Wallet
A front pocket minimalist wallet is really hot these days among the hip and cool guys. It’s very thin and compact, designed to fit in a man’s jeans front pocket, making it more secure and comfortable. 100% genuine leather.
Bose Audio Sunglasses
These cool sunglasses, in your choice of two styles, include built-in Bose speakers that produce rich, immersive sound for your Valentine, while others hear practically nothing. Open-ear audio allows him to stay aware of his surroundings while enjoying his music. Integrated microphone for clear calls and access to his phone’s virtual assistant.
Personalized settings, access to future updates, and more available through the Bose Connect app. Bluetooth connectivity for easy pairing. Lenses block up to 99% of UVA/UVB rays. Not cheap, but oh what a great gift!
Beard Grooming Kit
You know what they say about beards, “They grow on you!” But at some point he’s going to need to do some manscaping otherwise he’ll start looking like a caveman. This all-in-one kit has everything he’ll need to help maintain his scruffy beard.
All products and tools pictured are packed in a luxury metal gift box and include a beard shaping tool, beard shampoo, oil, balm, brush, comb, scissors, and more. Great gift for your bearded Valentine!
11-in-1 Survival Gear Kit
When apocalypse hits and everyone is scavenging for scraps, you can rest easy knowing your loved one was gifted with this 11-in-1 tool kit needed to survive the strange and scary new world. Includes a Cold Steel Military Knife. Amazing kit for the money. A great find for your Valentine.
Swiss Army Pocket Knife
He will add functionality to his keychain by attaching this Victorinox Swiss army pocket knife. This pint-size yet very capable pocket knife boasts a small blade, a nail file, and a pair of sharp scissors. Choose from 31 colors.
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My Mother passed on Valentines so it is always a special day here. She lived all of the holidays…
I celebrate Valentine’s Day inexpensively by giving a special treat daily for a week leading up to Feb 14. I’ll buy a few packs of Valentines themed snack cakes or candies and give my husband and children one per day as a “just because” gift. I always try to include each of their favorites at least once and since the packs are usually larger than the number in my family, they will often get the same treat a few days later. My kids get them in their lunchboxes, book sacks, or on their dresser. My husband’s is usually laid next to his watch and wallet to be discovered each morning. Honestly, after many years of doing this, they never expect it. It’s as much fun for me as them.