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50 Unique Gift Ideas for Your First Valentine's Day Together
Let's face it: Love is hard to find. And once you do, it's worth celebrating over and over! To show how much your special person means, it's especially important to find the perfect first Valentine's Day gifts. Sure, roses and candy are old standards, but you can be more creative than that. First Valentine's Day gifts should not only be something that your recipient would love but also something they'll use again and again — and that demonstrates you really thought about your gift. But it's not always easy to come up with something creative, and you may be feeling added pressure to secure the perfect present, because this is your first Valentine's Day together.
To get in the right mindset, think about your significant other's interests and personality. Do they love food? Reading? Working out? Gardening? We've curated gifts for every hobby and interest, even if all the person wants is to snuggle on the sofa and binge-watch TV with you. And of course, we chose affordable Valentine's Day gift ideas for every budget, as well as Valentine's Day gifts on Amazon for quick shipping.
There's also no saying these first Valentine's Day gifts are only for new loves: These fun ideas are equally suited whether you've been together for a year, a decade or a lifetime. Just don't forget a Valentine's Day card!
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1) Ruffled Heart Baking Dish
Emile Henry
williams-sonoma.com
$54.95
This pretty ceramic dish, made in France, is a perfect way to show your love. Bonus points if you present it complete with a homemade pie! It's available in white, pink, and red.
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2) Minute Cocktail Sugar Cube Trio
Allison Devane
uncommongoods.com
$30.00
Drop a cocktail cube into a shot of liquor and you'll have an instant classic such as a Manhattan, an Old-Fashioned, or a Moscow Mule. It's a super-easy way to give your favorite mixologist the night off while you two celebrate Valentine's Day. The kit contains six cubes of each flavor.
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3) Solo Stove Bonfire
Solo Stove
solostove.com
$299.99
If you're celebrating your first Valentine's Day as a married couple, why not give a gift you both can enjoy? Spend a romantic evening around the fire with Solo Stove's smokeless fire pit, which offers a unique design that allows fuel to burn more efficiently with less smoke. Even more fun: The brand-new Pi Fire Pizza Oven is a great add-on that sits on top of the fire pit. Start a new date night tradition by making wood-fired pizzas together in the backyard.
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4) Custom City Map Rocks Glass
Well Told
etsy.com
$17.95
Why not commemorate the place where you two met? You can have a map of any U.S. city or town, plus your custom text, etched onto a handsome rocks glass made in the USA.
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5) Perpétue 4 Piece Knife Set
Opinel
amazon.com
$68.00
Can cutlery be beautiful? We think so! Pair this set of gorgeous stainless steel steak knives, made in Portugal, with a couple of rib eye steaks and a bottle of red wine, and you're golden! This is a gift any meat-loving foodie will adore.
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6) Exfoliating Salt Body Scrub
Asutra
amazon.com
$21.99
With the invigorating scents of coconut, orange, grapefruit, and lemon, this exfoliating scrub is an awesome addition to your loved one's shower routine. For wake up calls or after workouts, this scrub uses 100 percent Himalayan sea salt and organic essential oils.
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7) Blender and Food Processor Combo
Oster
amazon.com
$149.99
This 3-in-1 kitchen set will help any foodie or fitness buff prepare delicious meals and smoothies without crowding their countertop with separate appliances. The food processor is perfect for meal prep, the blender has three texture settings, and the Blend-n-Go cups make it easy for your loved one to mix up a smoothie and take it with them on the way out the door.
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8) Felt Letter Board
Felt Like Sharing
amazon.com
$21.95
If you're on different schedules and don't always get to see each other in person, this is a fun way to exchange love notes. The reusable letters come in a drawstring pouch. The board is available in several different colors and sizes, too.
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9) Sushi Lover Sake Set
Tippsy Sake
tippsysake.com
$55.00
If your beloved is into sushi, this set includes sake (which is made only from water and rice), a sake glass, and tasting card. It's a totally creative and fun way to experience sake while learning more about this traditional beverage.
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10) Ice Cream Spoons
Alessi
amazon.com
$29.90
This stainless steel set of heart-shaped spoons will show your love in elegant style. Perfect for ice cream, coffee, or whatever your heart desires (we had to say it!), this set of four is made in Italy.
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11) Nonstick 5-Quart Digital Air Fryer
Oster
walmart.com
$99.99
Here's the perfect gift for your sweetie who loves to cook but doesn't always have loads of time. With 8 preset functions, it's ideal for quick weeknight meals, parties, or tailgating events. The extra-large 5 quart compartment can fit plenty of wings, healthy fries (with only a smidge of oil), or even a whole chicken.
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12) A Love Journal: 100 Things I Love about You
Cara Kovacs
amazon.com
$8.39
Fill in the journal pages to tell your loved one all the reasons you're together. It's a fun way to not only prompt you to think about your relationship but to tell your Valentine exactly why you're in love.
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13) Alocasia Reginula 'Black Velvet'
Horti
heyhorti.com
$38.00
Move over pothos and snake plant: There are some new houseplants in town! If your loved one jumped on the houseplant trend the last few years, Horti offers a whole collection of rare plants that your beloved doesn't already own, like this gorgeous Black Velvet Alocasia. The selections change based on availability, so check out their other rare plants, too.
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14) Olivewood Heart Spoon
Williams Sonoma
williams-sonoma.com
$29.95
This pretty spoon is just too sweet! It would make a great item to stash in a foodie gift basket for your sweetheart. It's made in Italy from olive wood and comes in three sizes: 9.5", 12", and 14".
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15) Wool Slippers
Glerups
llbean.com
$100.00
Keep your loved one's toes toasty with these sturdy slippers, designed in Denmark and made in Romania. Wool keeps feet warm in winter and cool in summer and will last for years. They're available in an array of colors and sizes, so you'll find the perfect pair for your loved one. (And yes, you probably need to treat yourself to a pair, too).
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16) Cocktail Inspired Soap Set
Soap Distillery
uncommongoods.com
$16.00
This set of two soaps, elderflower mimosa and lavender bitters, is reminiscent of popular cocktails but without the kick. They're handmade in Chicago.
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17) Faux Fur Heart Shaped Pillow
potterybarn.com
$49.50
Your loved one can hug this fuzzy pillow when you can't be near. Available in three classic colors (red, white, and pink), you'll probably each want one.
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18) FREE K4X Multitool
Leatherman
leatherman.com
$99.95
If your significant other is your go-to for fixing everything around the house, this tool includes a razor-sharp knife with serrated edge, two screwdrivers, scissors, a pry tool, bottle opener, and awl. Forget the cheap versions; this one has 25-year warranty. You even can add in a tool maintenance kit to upgrade the gift.
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19) Love Key Ring
Tritiara
amazon.com
$11.99
It may not be your first love, but it is your last. This key ring will remind your loved one of your commitment to each other every day.
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20) White Truffle Hot Sauce
Truff
amazon.com
$31.99
Spice things up with this delicious twist on hot sauce. Made only with chili peppers, organic agave nectar, white truffle oil, and coriander, it goes just as well on scrambled eggs as it does on popcorn or pasta.
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21) Fireside Cozy Sherpa Reversible Throw
Pottery Barn
potterybarn.com
$24.50
You've got the popcorn ready. You can both snuggle under this cozy reversible throw, available in black or gray, while you stream your favorite show. Or maybe you each need one of your own.
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22) Love Trinket Dish
Areok
amazon.com
$15.95
This little trinket dish can sit out and remind your sweetheart of your promise. It's sized just right for rings, keys, or earrings and necklaces.
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23) Harvest with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit
AeroGarden
amazon.com
$109.95
Your loved one can grow herbs or greens in this tabletop hydroponic garden, which includes a built-in LED light with timer and lights to remind when fertilizer or water needs added. It's a dream for home chefs or plant lovers who miss their gardens in the middle of winter. There are other seed pods sold separately to grow flowers such as lavender, too.
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24) Heart Apron
Williams Sonoma
williams-sonoma.com
$24.95
This sturdy cotton apron is the perfect way to show your love to your sweetheart. Get a matching set for all those long, slow dinners you cook together.
RELATED: 50 Romantic Dinners the Two of You Can Cook at Home
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25) Date Night Ideas Box
All Natural Shop
amazon.com
$24.95
In a rut? Scratch off one of these date night cards to figure out something fun to do tonight or this weekend.
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26) Calamondin Citrus
Via Citrus
amazon.com
$65.00
Give a gift that keeps growing, just like your love. This unique plant, a cross between a Mandarin orange and a kumquat, yields sweetly-scented blossoms and one-inch round oranges year-round. Plus, they're edible!
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27) Dark Roast Coffee
Death Wish Coffee Co.
amazon.com
$17.48
If your loved one can't get going without coffee, this brand — which has twice the caffeine of others! — is a real treat. Available in both ground and whole bean, the caffeine connoisseur will thank you.
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28) Hoya Heart Succulent
plants.com
$42.49
Share your heart with this creative easy-care plant gift. It's potted in a cute white ceramic container and is available in a single or double heart form.
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29) Coziest Sherpa Robe
Pottery Barn
potterybarn.com
$63.00
Nothing — and we mean nothing — is softer than this cozy robe. Available in four sizes and three neutral colors, you'll both want one of these for chilly winter mornings or when sipping cocktails fireside in the evening.
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30) Message in a Bottle
Infmetry
amazon.com
$9.99
Sure, sending love messages via text is great. But this adorable little bottle comes with capsules each containing a blank slip of paper, so you can write tiny love notes and direct your S.O. to read as needed.
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31) Slate Server Cheese Board
JK Adams
amazon.com
$51.99
Upgrade your charcuterie date nights with this beautiful slate server that's made in Vermont. The 12-inch board has 21 cheese names lasered into the slate around the edge for a unique touch.
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32) Customizable Street Map Poster
Mapiful
mapiful.com
$39.00
Have a beautiful map made using the exact coordinates of the location where you two first met — anywhere in the world! You can also customize the text for other special occasions such as an anniversary or wedding, or choose a star map displaying the night sky at any given location and date. Select the poster size, frame type, and other details for a truly one-of-a-kind gift idea.
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33) Mini Heart-Shaped Waffle Maker
DASH
amazon.com
$9.99
What could be more adorable than this heart-shaped waffle maker? Plus, it's compact and easy to store. Add a box of waffle mix and some maple syrup, and you're going to be very popular with your partner.
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34) Coffee and Espresso Machine
Delonghi/Nespresso
williams-sonoma.com
$279.95
Why pay $5 a cup at some fancy coffee house? This sleek and sexy machine brews either coffee or espresso with Nespresso pods. A 60-ounce water tanks swivels out for refills, so your (coffee) lover can always prepare a hot drink in minutes. It even comes with a milk frother for concocting a cappuccino or latte.
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35) Heart Picnic Basket
August Grove
wayfair.com
$186.99
Make every al fresco meal extra special when you pack it in this adorable willow basket. It's fully lined and comes with napkins, tablecloth, porcelain plates, wine glasses, flatware, a cutting board, corkscrew, and salt and pepper shakers. What a romantic gift!
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36) Long Distance Touch Bracelet Set
Bond Touch
uncommongoods.com
$69.00
We know it's tough to be apart if you have a long-distance romance. But this bracelet set can keep you close. Download the app, and when one of you touches the silicone bracelet, the other one lights up and vibrates so your loved one knows you're thinking of them.
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37) Seriously Good Sweet Gummy Bears
Behave Candy
eatbehave.com
$30.00
These candies are perfect if your loved one is trying to cut back on the bad stuff. Sweetened with natural and low glycemic substances such as monk fruit and chicory root fiber, the raspberry, passionfruit, and lychee flavored bears satisfy a sweet tooth with just 1 gram of sugar and 60 calories per serving. There's a sour gummy version, too!
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38) A Little God Time for Couples: 365 Daily Devotions
BroadStreet Publishing
amazon.com
$14.39
With everyone's crazy schedules, it can be tough to unwind and reconnect with God. This daily devotional offers a year's worth of short meditations for both of you to stay focused on God and each other.
RELATED: 55 Thoughtful Gifts for Christians That Celebrate Their Faith
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39) Cell Phone Cradle Stand
CreaDream
amazon.com
$9.99
This aluminum cradle is perfect for holding your cell phone for late-night video calls. It's a handy place to stash a phone, too, if your significant other is always misplacing theirs.
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40) Heartleaf Philodendron
Bloomscape
bloomscape.com
$39.00
Even if your Valentine doesn't have the greenest thumb, this is one of the easiest houseplants to grow. With shiny heart-shaped leaves and an attractive vining form, this plant is also pet-safe.
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41) Better Together Couples Card Game
Better Together
amazon.com
$17.80
It doesn't matter whether you've been together a few weeks or a whole year (or more!), there's always something new to learn about your sweetheart. Get a discussion going with these conversation cards meant just for couples.
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42) Hand-Painted Doormat
Nickel Designs
westelm.com
$43.00
This handcrafted item, made of natural coco fiber, will remind your loved one of you every time he or she returns home. At 30 inches wide, it's nicely-sized in front of any entryway.
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43) Calming Shower Steamers Set
Lizzy Siman-Tov
uncommongoods.com
$28.00
Even if your loved one isn't into hot baths, it's still possible to relax and unwind in the shower. This set of 12 scented shower steamers dissolve while you shower, enveloping you in calming fragrances such as lavender. They're handmade in California.
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44) Crepe Pan Set
Ballarini
amazon.com
$34.95
Elevate your Sunday mornings together with this crepe pan kit. Made in Italy, it comes with everything you need to create delicious crepes, including the pan, spreader, and spatula.
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45) Cordless Rechargeable Heating Pad
Sunbeam
amazon.com
$69.99
Uh oh. Your Valentine overdid it on the basketball court or during their morning run. This cordless heating pad makes relief so much more convenient. It can be recharged via USB or plugged into a wall outlet.
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46) Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit
Solo Stove
solostove.com
$79.99
If your loved one doesn't have the space for a full-sized fire pit, this tiny version measure just 7 inches tall. But it still adds plenty of ambiance to any outdoor date night. It burns wood or pellets for convenience, and is just right for making s'mores.
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47) Electric Fondue Pot
Oster
amazon.com
$46.99
Gather round the fondue pot for a romantic evening with each other or another couple. Fondue is a fun way to slow down and enjoy each other's company over a meal while you nosh on appetizers, main dishes, or dessert.
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48) "I Love Us" Box Sign
Primitives by Kathy
amazon.com
$7.98
It's just that simple. The message says it all, short and sweet, but it's exactly what your loved one wants to hear.
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49) "Love Never Fails" Photo Frame
Kate Posh
amazon.com
$19.95
Get those photos off your phone. Print and frame a favorite of the two of you and showcase it in this wooden frame, which highlights the classic Bible verses about love from 1 Corinthians.
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50) Sweet Heart Bamboo
1800Flowers
1800flowers.com
$74.99
Show your love with this fun sweetheart bamboo plant. It grows entirely in water and thrives even in lower light conditions. It's also purported to bring good luck!
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