59 Romantic Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Her That Won't Break the Bank
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Gone are the days when Valentine’s Day was just about buying a box of chocolates for your significant other. While there’s nothing wrong with taking this traditional approach to the holiday, Valentine’s Day has expanded into an opportunity to celebrate love in all forms. Buying Valentine's Day gifts for her is one way to ensure the special women in your life feel all the love on V-Day — whether you're shopping for Valentine's Day gifts for your wife, new girlfriend, mom, best friend, or daughter.
If you’re in a relationship, you may swap gifts in addition to exchanging love letters, having a rom-com movie marathon, or cooking a romantic dinner for two. But you can also spend the day with family members or girlfriends, perhaps hosting a Valentine's themed party complete with Galentine's gifts and festive cocktails.
The gift ideas below include options suitable for a variety of women, so you’ll find inspiration for whoever you're shopping for. There are classic ideas like flowers and candy, sentimental gifts that feature personal photos and handwritten notes, as well as presents that are more practical or focused on her favorite hobbies. Most of the gifts are budget-friendly and cost less than $50 (with several affordable gifts under $20), but there are also a few luxury items in case this Valentine’s Day happens to be extra special. Whichever gifts you land on, make sure to accompany them with a thoughtful Valentine's Day card to make the holiday even more unforgettable.
Heart Gallery Custom Photo Art
Choose 12 of your favorite photos to include in this very Valentine's appropriate "heart gallery." Prices start at $17 for an unframed 5 x 7" photo, with additional sizes and framing add-ons available.
Crystal Initial Pendant Necklace
This dainty and modern initial necklace will soon become her go-to accessory. She'll think of you every time she puts it on.
Cordelia Floral
Papier's notebooks come in several romantic prints that make them a natural choice for Valentine's Day. The cover can be customized with her name, plus you can write a personalized note inside for an even more thoughtful gesture.
Bistro Tile Monogram Old Fashioned Glass
A night in on Valentine's Day will feel all the more fancy with this monogrammed cocktail glass, whether you're serving up Old Fashioneds or another one of her favorite beverages.
Cheerleader Phone Case
Give her phone an upgrade with this festive pink and red case that will constantly remind her of your holiday gift. If this look isn't her style, Burga also has dozens of other prints to choose from that come in all types of phone models and sizes.
Vincent Cardholder
This sleek cardholder is made from pebbled Italian leather and designed to fit essentials like her ID and credit card. Even better, for every purchase made, Marcella donates a portion of the proceeds to the global NGO CAMFED, which helps fund the education of impoverished girls in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Custom Spotify Plaque
You can customize this plaque with a cute photo and a song that's special to the two of you, like the song you danced to at your wedding. Plus, if you scan the text on the base, it opens the song in Spotify. How convenient is that?
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Lip & Nail Duet
Your beau will be tickled pink when she opens this two-piece set from Deborah Lippman, which comes with CBD-infused lip gloss and a bottle of award-winning nail polish in the shade "Unbreak My Heart."
Luxe Shangri-la TENCEL Robe
Treat the special woman in your life to this buttery soft robe with elegant lace detailing. It's cozy without all the bulk of plush fabric, which makes it ideal for wearing well into the warmer months.
P.S. I Love You Mini Puzzle
This gift doubles as a Valentine's Day activity since the two of you can complete the mini puzzle together. With 70 pieces, it's totally approachable, even if you're enjoying it with a glass of wine.
Icons Succulents 10309 Artificial Plants Building Set
Is keeping plants alive not her thing? Does she love to craft or work on puzzles? If so, get her this LEGO succulents building set for V-Day this year. She's sure to appreciate the unique gift, which she can show off as home decor once she puts it together.
Three Stone Cluster Necklace
This delicate cluster necklace features three stones made from your choice of Moissanite or Diamond Nexus's patented diamond simulant. It'll sparkle enough to make a statement on its own, but is also ideal for layering with her other fine jewelry.
Signed Heart Personalized Stationery Cards
She'll love writing notes and jotting down thoughts on this personalized stationery set, which features her name in signature format with a heart. You may even receive a thank you note on it!
Organic Cotton Soft Short
If your Valentine's plans involve lounging together, she'll appreciate these ultra soft shorts. Made with a lightweight cotton blend and featuring a softly elasticized waist, they can double as daytime comfy clothes as well as pajamas.
Claudette Frame
If she's constantly dreaming of her next trip to Paris, these French-inspired frames will add the perfect whimsical touch to a favorite photo of the two of you.
Hilarie Plaid Crew Socks
You can never go wrong when gifting a pair of comfy socks. These ones come in a festive pattern for the holiday, and reviewers say they hold up nicely in the wash.
Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
If you thought it wasn't possible to buy her cashmere without breaking the bank, think again. This sweater from Quince is made from quality material and designed to last over time, and it comes at only a fraction of the cost of most other retailers.
Heart Dishes
These heart dishes, made with love in Vermont using traditional pottery techniques, are the perfect place to store her engagement ring or other sentimental keepsakes.
Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask
Nodpod's weighted eye mask applies gentle pressure for relaxation during sleep, meditation, travel, yoga, and more. It features an adjustable strap and different materials for cooling and warming, so there are countless ways she can utilize it.
Sustainable Electric Toothbrush
A toothbrush may not seem like the most romantic gift, but SURI's sustainable design means this electric toothbrush can be taken apart and repaired, so she'll never need to buy a new one. Especially if she's environmentally conscious, she'll love doing her part to help reduce the billions of toothbrushes that end up in landfills each year.
Sleep SOS Pillow Spray
This pillow spray contains a fragrant blend of natural oils designed to promote deep sleep. Just a few spritzes trigger sleep-inducing sensors in the brain, and it lasts for 12+ hours, so there's no need to reapply throughout the evening.
The Sport Pack
If you have a teen or adult daughter who is constantly on-the-go, she'll love this belt bag from beloved luggage brand BEIS. One happy customer wrote, "The perfect size, holds more than the Lululemon belt bags or other similar style of bags. Love the built-in card holder and the cute braid detail!"
Geneva Bag
Not only is a pop of red very trendy right now, it's also the perfect Valentine's gift for your purse-loving BFF. This one comes with a removable crossbody strap so she can wear it two ways, and it's just big enough to fit essentials like her phone, wallet, and lipstick.
Marlow Pillow
You can majorly upgrade her bedding without breaking the bank when you purchase one or more of Brooklinen's Marlow pillows. Each pillow comes with two zippers that allow her to adjust the firmness to her liking, and the cooling-infused memory foam inside is designed to induce her most restful sleep yet.
Black Girl Magic Coffee Travel Mug
She'll love sipping her morning coffee from this metallic, 16-ounce mug from Effie's Paper. One happy customer notes that they get "so many compliments." Another 5-star reviewer writes: "The mug is not only beautiful but perfectly functional. The latch to close the lid is super secure. I poured my drink in and put the mug standing upright in my bag. It tipped over while I was driving and nothing leaked. Love this mug so much that I bought it for 3 additional family members."
Ferrero Collection
Chocolate might seem overdone, but if it's truly her guilty pleasure, she'll appreciate these premium yet classic chocolate confections.
Linen Pillowcases
This set of two luxe linen pillowcases is a gift for her that you'll also get to enjoy. They're handmade with materials sourced from Italy and Belgium and they'll last for years and years to come.
Decadent Chocolate Fondue
These heat-and-serve stoneware containers of Belgian chocolate are made for quick, easy, and delicious fondue. Choose from dark chocolate espresso, dark chocolate peanut butter, dark chocolate fleur de sel, and dark chocolate raspberry (if you can!).
Rose Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm
With more than 3k ratings and an average of 4.5/5 stars, this cooling and brightening eye balm from Tula Skincare will quickly become part of her daily skincare routine. Even if she doesn't wear much makeup, reviewers note this helps brighten the under-eye area without concealer or foundation. "Definitely the best eye cream I’ve ever used. It works instantly and can last a whole working day, I only have to apply it in the morning and I feel the cooling sensation all day," one review reads.
Minute Cocktail Sugar Cube Trio
Perfect for your girlfriend or best friend, these cubes are meant to be dropped into a shot of liquor to make an instant cocktail. The Light & Refreshing Cocktail Trio is great for spring with its Mojito, Cosmo, and Mint Julep cubes.
You Got This Stretch Bracelet
A sweet reminder of your love and support she can wear every day, this trendy beaded stretch bracelet bears an important message for any woman in your life.
Chandelier Candle
This champagne, saffron, and leather-scented candle is hand-poured from Otherland's signature coconut and soy wax blend, and has a 55-hour burn time. One five-star review reads: "My Go To Scent - Day or Night: Chandelier is subtle, soft and quiet - the perfect backdrop scent whether you are home alone reading a book, or entertaining family and friends. It's always my first choice to light, or to share with others."
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Adore Bouquet
Nothing is more iconic — or timeless — than a bouquet of flowers for Valentine's Day. This bold collection includes 12 mixed stem red and hot pink roses.
Date Night Idea Cards
For a gift that will truly keep on giving, these date night idea cards are perfect. Each scratch-off card has a fun date idea, from cozy at-home nights to adventures you'll enjoy going on together.
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Seamless Comfort Wireless Bralette
Lingerie is a classic V-Day gift, but a comfortable bralette is something she'll appreciate all year 'round. This wireless pick has seamless microfiber cups for shape and support, comes in sizes M-3XL, and is available in a range of classic and fun colors like chocolate, blushing rose, and lavender mist.
Folding Garden Stool With Storage Bag and 5-Piece Tool Set
If she'll be spending all spring and summer in the garden, this garden stool would be a great gift. It functions as a folding chair so she can stay comfortable while tending to her plants, and it also has storage for all of her favorite gardening tools.
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Rose Tinted Lip Balm
Lanolips is a cult-favorite brand for its ultra-moisturizing formulations. This tinted lip balm with more than 70 percent lanolin has a rosy tint perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Weekender Tote Bag
It all started when Zane Wilemon took a flight to meet Jeremiah Kuria in Kenya. The two formed a powerful friendship, which led to them co-founding Ubuntu Life. The brand's weekender tote bag comes in multiple colors and incorporates leather, cotton, and canvas for a functional and stylish carry-all.
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What I Love About You Fill-in-the-Blank Gift Journal
Really show her you care about her by writing out the reasons you love her in this personal journal.
Temperature Control Smart Mug
If her coffee or tea is always getting cold before she's done with it, this high-tech temperature-control mug would be such a useful gift.
Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
If she doesn't really take baths but she does enjoy a long, hot shower, she'll like these aromatherapy shower steamers that release scent as they melt. This set comes with six aromatherapy fizzies including lavender, grapefruit, vanilla, peppermint, and more.
Massage Oil Candle
This candle melts down into an oil that you can use to massage your partner, perfect if you're looking for a sensual Valentine's Day gift this year.
x Converse Chuck Taylor Hidden Heart Low Top Sneaker
If she's in need of some new sneakers, these stylish Converse with a peekaboo heart are the perfect upgrade.
Mini Heart Waffle Maker
Nothing says "I love you" like a stack of homemade heart-shaped waffles.
Jumbo Stemless Wine Glass
Show her that she's your one true love with this "Mon Amour" 30 oz. wine glass (it means "my love" in French!). You'll get extra points if you have some wine to fill it up when she opens this gift.
Leather Tote
For a gift she's sure to use day after day, this high-quality leather tote made with sustainable materials is perfect. It has enough pockets for all of her essentials, no matter where she's headed.
African Beauty Butter Collection
Give her the gift of self-care with this deluxe set of hand and body butters made with two types of shea butter. They come in unique scents like Egyptian Lavender and Moroccan Mint, Kenyan Hibiscus and Moroccan Rose, and others.
Hand-Carved Heart Serving Spoon
If she's always cooking or baking to show her love, this heart shaped wooden spoon would be a thoughtful way to say, "I love you, too."
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Wine Chiller
Keep her favorite bottle of vino nice and cold with this gorgeous wine chiller inspired by the colors of the desert.
Lip Therapy Lip Balm Tin (Pack of 3)
Her lips can stay rosy and smooth all winter long with this romantic and practical Valentine's Day gift.
Alexis Sunglasses
Upgrade her frames with these classically elegant sunglasses that go with every outfit.
Cashmere Lined Leather Touchscreen Gloves
Keep her hands toasty and warm even when you're not around to hold them with these luxurious leather gloves that have a soft cashmere lining. Best of all, they're touchscreen-friendly so she can still use her phone when she's wearing them.
Creamed Wildflower Raw Honey
For a gift that's as sweet as she is, you can't go wrong with honey from Zach and Zo?'s Sweet Bee Farm. It comes in flavors like this creamed wildflower, lavender, blueberry, and more. She can add it to her tea, spread it on toast, drizzle it over ice cream, or even eat it by the spoonful.
Heart Linzer Cookies
If you're hopeless when it comes to baking but still want to get your person something sweet, these cookies are here to save the day. They're spiced almond butter cookies, sandwiched with homemade raspberry jam and dusted with confectioners' sugar, and they come with this heart design that's just perfect for V-Day.
Silk Sleep Mask
Your queen deserves this silk sleep mask to help her have sweeter dreams.
Floral Heart Greeting Cards Boxed Set of 8
Add a touch of love to her stationery collection with these cute greeting cards from Rifle Paper Co.
Leather Luggage Tag
She'll always know which bag is hers with this bright luggage tag made of full-grain American leather.
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The Copper Set
Material Kitchen's copper-coated cookware set will elevate her chef skills thanks to its quick and even heating. Plus it's dishwasher safe — a rare find in high-quality cookware.
Caminito Blanket
This woman- and Mexican American-owned brand makes stunning blankets that can be used at home on the couch for a movie night or at the park or beach for a picnic, thanks to the included leather strap. Caminito products are woven in Mexico by a village of artisans and made from recycled fibers that are re-spun into new yarns to make these soft and rugged blankets.
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