#1: Box of Chocolates/Candies, Flowers, and a Stuffed Animal
A classic heart box, bouquet, and little stuffy would make a perfect low cost gift. You can find all three items at Walmart, Target, Dillions, Walgreens, Dollar General, CVS, and many other local franchises.
#2: Valentines Basket
A gift basket filled with their favorite things would be a great way to express your love as well as how well you know them and their interests! You could include:
- favorite candies/chocolates
- stuffed animals
- perfume/cologne
- jewelry
- a blanket
- favorite self-care items
- items to do with their hobbies
- gift cards
- candles
#3: Old Fashioned Letter/Card
Everyone loves a good handwritten letter or note from the heart. All you need is some paper and something to write with and let those feelings flow!
#4: A Craft
You don’t have to spend a whole paycheck to express your love to your valentine, and nothing says “I love you” more than a handmade gift, nor do you have to be the next Leonardo DaVinci. There are plenty of simple, but meaningful, crafts you can do that would be perfect for that special someone. A few ideas could be:
- Pop-up Card
- Scrap Boon
- Mini Painting
- Bracelets
- Paper/Pipe Cleaner flowers
There are so many ideas out there, if you’re needing more inspiration you could check out Pinterest and TikTok!
#5: Baked Goods
They always say, the best way to anyone’s heart is through food, what better food than baked goods? There are plenty of baked goods you could make, especially when you leave it up to your imagination. You can find a lot of easy recipes online or you could even make your own recipe! A few ideas of what you could bake are
- Cookies
- Sugar Cookies
- Chocolate Chip
- Or whatever their favorite cookie is
- Donuts
- A cake/cupcakes
- Chocolate covered strawberries
If you have a valentine this year, I hope you take this list into account. I mean it is only one day of the year you get to show your love, why not go all out and get (or make) them the best gift of all? Happy Valentines day everyone!
