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Choosing to engage in full-on romantic revelry this V-Day is entirely up to you, but if you’re one of those flower-gifting, candy-heart eating, candle-lit dining yahoos that loves showering your significant other or casual lover in gifts, read on.
Here are twelve must-gift, must-have, highly coveted and creative treats to toss in the lap of your sweetheart this February 14th. And, the best part? They’re totally affordable. All of these supremely unique selections can be purchased for $25 or less.
1. “I Pick You” Guitar Pick
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Price: $9
Yeah, here you go. You sentimental freak. This gilded token of your devotion will really strike a chord with your music-obsessed better half. But seriously, it’s kinda cool if you don’t really do the whole flowers and candy thing.
2. Chakra Bath Salts
Price: $22
For the new ager, hippie, or yogi that has unavoidably captured your heart with grandiose notions of becoming one with one another and finding your center, even if it’s smack-dab in the middle of your bathroom. These Chakra bath salts will bring some real chill vibes to his or her next soak. Or if you’re both up for it, start a new tradition for your relationship: tub club, anyone?
3. Runner’s Bell
Price: $25
Why not reward bae’s unfaltering discipline to his or her running routine with a golden token of your affection? This shiny new runner’s bell will help warn other pedestrians that your partner’s about to fly right past their pathetic attempt at a jog. How else would your love maintain that killer bod? Let nothing, not even a granny with groceries, keep he or she from going full speed!
4. Ticket Stub Diary
Price: $12
I didn’t think I could find anything MORE sentimental than a golden guitar pick, but here ye are folks. Gift this memory manager to your concert-going love interest. Want to win Valentine’s Day? Include old ticket stubs from museums, movies, or shows that you’ve seen together. Want to totally excuse yourself from an anniversary present with how amazing your V-Day gift is? Do what I just said, PLUS include tickets to a future concert or movie they’ve been looking forward to seeing. Yeah. You’re welcome.
5. Ceramic Tiki Mug Set
Price: $23
Polynesian beaches really spell out romance, but a trip to Bora Bora isn’t exactly affordable. Help your boo forget about how small your bank account is by serving him or her a classic Zombie cocktail out of these kitschy Tiki Mugs this Valentine’s Day. Easing the pain of unfulfilled getaways with a little (or a lot) of rum just might work. I can smell the island air already…
6. Retro Candy Box
Price: $13
Custom M&Ms, personalized candy hearts, and decadent boxes of gourmet truffles are officially boring. Help your partner recall vivid memories of their childhood (and accompanying dentist visits) with a box of sugary treats from the decade they grew up in.
7. Barry White’s Just Another Way to Say I Love You
Price: $14
On Vinyl There are many ways to say “I love you.” In fact, we’ve discussed a few in this list already, from ringing bells to memento binders. But, you can bet your sweet, soul-loving self that there’s no way to say “be mine” like the gift of Barry White. Introduce your bae to the ripped thunder and brunty funk that is White’s sexy serenades—just sit back and wait for the magic to happen.
8. Painter’s Starter Kit
Price: $10
The perfect gift for a needy sweetie is a hobby. Help your right-hand man, woman, or person find their true calling with this painting kit. Maybe he or she will discover that hidden talent burgeoning in their clingy little hearts, or maybe it’ll keep them busy just long enough stop texting you every five minutes. One thing I can’t be held responsible for: what you’ll say to them when they present you with their paint-slathered creations and ask you what you think of ‘em. You’re on your own.
9. Magnolia Perfume
Price: $15
Flowers die, just like love. Avoid a dying romance with an aroma-therapeutic token of your love. This long-lasting, amazing-smelling, tiny bottle of magnolia is a sure-fire aphrodisiac destined to refresh your interest in your partner with just one sniff.
10. Kalimba Thumb Piano
Price: $20
Pluck at bae’s heartstrings with this Kalimba. This uniquely enchanting and totally obscure instrument will have he or she questioning where on earth you went to obtain such an odd but charming present. Learning how to play the thing is something you two can do together, and annoy your neighbors with. Whether they like the sound of a twinkling tropical instrument better than those loud noises in the middle of the night may be up for debate.
11. Drawing Kit
Price: $7
If a drawing sparked up some serious love vibes between Leo & Kate in the Titanic, may as well give it a shot for your relationship. Imagine how incredible it’ll sound when your girlfriend or boyfriend studies you as you lounge upon a velvet-tufted chaise, whispering the words “Draw me like one of your French girls.” I think I melted just like The Iceberg did after breaking off and dripping into oblivion inside the hull of the ship.
12. Food
Price: $0-5,000
Survival is a must if your relationship is going to last. Feed the object of your affection some Arby’s, or be classy and take him or her out to her favorite restaurant. All jokes aside though: everyone loves some type of food. Figure the rest out for yourself. Alright, prepare for Cupid’s heyday the right way with this ultimate list. I’m sure your lover will appreciate the extra creativity that you put into his or her gift.
