Dodge That Couple’s Fight on V-Day With These Surprisingly Cute Last-Minute Gifts
- 1/22
Dodge That Couple’s Fight on V-Day With These Surprisingly Cute Last-Minute Gifts
It’s a few weeks before that sweet, pink-and-red bedecked, heart-adorned holiday we all know and love (and sometimes hate): Valentine’s Day. With the winter holidays feeling like they’ve only just ended, it would be fair to say that this holiest of couple holidays feels like it caught many of us by surprise. Sure, you could get your S.O. the works: chocolates, flowers, a teddy bear — nothing wrong with the classics. But if you want to get them something truly memorable, we’ve got some ideas for you. Bonus: They’re all $50 or less!
From a designer salt trio to a ravioli-making kit to a blanket for two, we’ve compiled over 20 gifts your partner will fall head over heels for. So if you’re looking to lock in a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift, like, today (as well as avoid any salty questions or awkward moments coming home empty-handed), we’ve got you covered.
Best Products, Courtesy Potter Gift, Hourglass, Farm Steady, All Natural Shop, PDPAOLA - 2/22
1) Our Q&A a Day: 3-Year Journal for 2 People
Potter Gift
amazon.com
$15.26
For a V-Day gift that will help you and your partner learn more about each other, pick up this 365-question journal. Every day, you’ll get to tackle a new question with your S.O., helping you two to find out more and more about each other. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.
More: 30+ Funny Valentine's Day Gifts for Couples Who Don't Take Feb. 14 Too Seriously
amazon.com - 3/22
2) Capsule Letters
Infmetry
amazon.com
$9.99
We get it: Sometimes you just don’t know what to get for the person you’re dating. You don’t want to make a big gesture, but you want to do more than just get them a card and flowers.
Enter these mini love letters: Each capsule contains a small piece of paper for you to write a little note or sketch a little drawing on. Even though it’s under $10, it’s got big meaning.
amazon.com - 4/22
3) Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Flavored Lubricant
Lube Life
amazon.com
$6.69
Chocolate-covered strawberries are a classic, romantic treat. And if your partner is a fan, then they just might like the sexy thoughtfulness behind this gift. Amp up your sex life with this chocolate-covered strawberry-flavored lube.
It’s FDA-approved, vegan, gluten-free, water-based, condom-compatible, and won’t stain, so you can have a worry-free good time.
amazon.com - 5/22
4) Portable Bluetooth Speaker
HEYSONG
amazon.com
$29.99
For the partner who loves jamming out at the beach or setting the mood during a picnic, this portable Bluetooth speaker will show them how much you love them and their music choices. It’s available in seven different colors and is currently on sale for up to 40% off.
amazon.com - 6/22
5) Date Night Ideas
All Natural Shop
amazon.com
$19.95
Stuck in a rut of doing movies and takeout for date night? Not anymore! This box comes with 35 idea cards that you have to scratch to reveal. Each idea card has clues on it as to what that date might be, as well as an expectant price point and timeframe. Bye, bye, boring dates!
amazon.com - 7/22
6) Mini Personal Wand Massager
ZENISI
amazon.com
$24.99
Looking to spice up their sex life while you’re away? You’re going to want this silicone sex toy. It’s about the size of a lipstick, making it easy to stash away, but with 10 vibration speeds, you’ll get some real bang for your buck, if you know what we mean.
amazon.com - 8/22
7) Beard Kit
Isner Mile
amazon.com
$18.32
Treat your partner to the gift of a beautifully groomed beard. With nine products, including mustache scissors, conditioner oil, and a straight razor, this kit will have your partner feeling themselves by the time they’re done using it.
amazon.com - 9/22
8) Mr. & Mrs. Wine Glasses
FONDBLOU
amazon.com
$18.99
Still basking in the fun of having just gotten married? Keep it going with these complementary iridescent and smoky gray stemless wine glasses. Now you two can enjoy wine night while reminiscing about the best night of your lives!
amazon.com - 10/22
9) Poker for Couples: A Game Like No Other
Tingletouch
amazon.com
$25.99
You know what they say: The couple that plays together stays together. Make game night hotter with this sexy version of poker. With quick and advanced versions, you can build up the tension by playing to win reward cards that are guaranteed to make this your new favorite game.
amazon.com - 11/22
10) Mini Her Perfume Trio Set
Burberry
sephora.com
$49.00
Great for travel and/or stashing in their gym or office drawer, this set of three divine fragrances from Burberry Her is guaranteed to get them in a romantic mood. We love that it bundles together different versions of the brand's beloved floral scent.
sephora.com - 12/22
11) Salt Trio in Gift Box
Jennifer Fisher
jenniferfisherjewelry.com
$36.00
Known for her jewelry, Jennifer Fisher now has a chic line of salt blends that will add instant style to your loved one’s kitchen. There are three blends — universal, curry, and spicy — and you can buy them separately, create your own pair, or get them all in a trio.
jenniferfisherjewelry.com - 13/22
12) Ravioli Making Kit
Farm Steady
farmsteady.com
$35.00
Chocolates and flowers are romantic, sure. But if you’re looking to step it up, consider this ravioli-making kit, which includes many of the ingredients and tools you’ll need to make a decadent Valentine’s Day dinner.
This kit will even help you make homemade ricotta for filling the ravioli! It doesn’t get much more romantic than that.
farmsteady.com - 14/22
13) Rose Petal Heart Necklace
Uncommon Goods
uncommongoods.com
$49.99
Roses are a Valentine’s Day staple, but give more than a bouquet this year with this petal necklace. Set off in gold-plated brass, your loved one can keep this heart-shaped, glass-pressed rose petal close to their heart.
uncommongoods.com - 15/22
14) Unlocked Satin Crème Lipstick in Red 0
Hourglass
hourglasscosmetics.com
$38.00
Red lipstick is the ultimate romantic makeup look, and this 100% vegan (aka absolutely no animal byproducts!) Hourglass lipstick is a creamy instant classic.
With a smooth, high-impact formula that weightlessly glides on without sticking to dry patches, your partner is sure to treasure this lipstick well beyond Valentine’s Day.
hourglasscosmetics.com - 16/22
15) Alia Earrings
PDPAOLA
pdpaola.com
$42.00
This is the gift for the person who rocked glazed donut nails last year because of Hailey Bieber. You can catch Mrs. Bieber in earrings from this jewelry brand, so if they're equally on-trend, get your beau this gorgeous (and affordable) pair of hoops with charming dangly white zirconias. They'll wear this every day and think of you.
pdpaola.com - 17/22
16) Martini Kit
Filthy
filthyfood.com
$40.00
Dirty martinis don’t have to be reserved for nights out. Gift this martini kit that comes with three packs of filtered olive brine, 24 olives — 12 stuffed with pimentos and 12 stuffed with blue cheese —and four stainless steel cocktail picks. Making up to 24 cocktails, this kit ensures a ~filthy~ good time.
filthyfood.com - 18/22
17) Love Gift Box 25-Pack
Baked By Melissa
bakedbymelissa.com
$47.00
Go beyond traditional V-Day candy with this gift box of 25 mini cupcakes. Your loved one will get six different flavors, including classic red velvet and decadent dark chocolate, to enjoy alone or maybe even share with you.
bakedbymelissa.com - 19/22
18) Love Letters Candle
Homesick
homesick.com
$38.00
A candle is a classic Valentine’s Day gift. Give them one that lays on the romance with this Love Letters candle. The scent of rose, sandalwood, and peony might just make your loved one think of you every time they light it.
homesick.com - 20/22
19) Rust Hedgehog Mini Set
Slumberkins
slumberkins.com
$21.00
Not only is this mini hedgehog super cute and great for cuddling, but it also comes with a set of Little Love Notes. There are 12 cards included with the love notes and six sticker sheets, so you can go ham on how much you love your honey.
slumberkins.com - 21/22
20) Botanical Bath Ritual Soak + Soften Set
Herbivore
herbivorebotanicals.com
$44.00
Help your partner get the relaxation they need with this bath set. It comes with Coco Rose Body Polish, Coconut Bath Soak, and Calm Bath Salts that they can use in the bath or shower to unwind and give their skin a gorgeous glow.
herbivorebotanicals.com - 22/22
21) Avery Throw Blanket for Two
UGG
bedbathandbeyond.com
$49.99
If your partner’s perfect Valentine’s Day is one spent cuddling on the couch, give it to them with this super comfy blanket for two. With enough material to keep you both nice and warm, this blanket is a great way to make date nights in even cozier.
bedbathandbeyond.com