Last Minute Valentine's Day Gifts For the Procrastinating Partner

If you’re racing the clock for some last minute Valentine's Day gifts, it’s probably too late for Amazon, even if you have a Prime membership.

But, it’s not too late to dazzle your partner. The key to any gift – last minute or not – is to demonstrate all the little things you notice about them, whether that’s their hobbies, favorite colors, foods, or anything else under the sun.

Here are some last minute ideas that should help you deliver a night of romance.

Cameo

Given its modern twist, you can classify this as one of the best last minute Valentine’s Day gifts of 2024.

Cameo is an enthralling platform that celebrities use to engage with their followers. Everyone’s on this platform, from Caitlyn Jenner, to Perez Hilton, to Taye Diggs. If you’re lucky, your partner’s favorite celeb will have an account (and get back to their followers quickly).

All you have to do is fill out a short form, telling the celebrity a few tidbits about the recipient. Then, they’ll film a short reply and send it back your way. Then, once you're back home, you can pull up the link and watch your partner light up with joy.

Fujifilm Instax Square SQ40

This is another opportunity for near-instant gratification. Pop by Target or Best Buy on your way home from work and pick up today’s version of a Polaroid camera.

Fujifilm has been crushing the market for years now, mainly because of its aesthetic design. All you’ll need is the camera and a pack of photo paper and you can create instant memories over your delicious dinner.

MasterClass

This is another celebrity-driven platform, but not exclusively. And it definitely falls into the category of last minute Valentine’s Day gifts in 2024 that don’t disappoint because it may pay itself forward in dividends.

There are many icons who offer classes on this platform like Anna Wintor and Kris Jenner, but you’ll also find other instructors with less star appeal.

Still, if your partner has an interest in writing, screenwriting, business management, or cooking, you can find a high-quality class that your partner will want to tune into on nights and weekends.

Beyond the invaluable information they’ll gather, they’ll also meet a nice community of like-minded classmates that they may really enjoy getting to know.

Book of the Month

You’re probably seeing the theme here: finding something online may be your best bet when it comes to last minute Valentine’s gifts.There’s another online subscription service you can set up for your loved one if reading butters their bread.

Book of the Month is a subscription box that sends out a new hardback every month. Of course, there are a wide range of genres to choose from and your partner can choose from five newly-released books according to their preferences.

Hydro Flask

Don’t rule out Whole Foods for wholesome gifts for your loved one – last-minute or not. They have a wonderful beauty section full of organic and handmade toiletries. You can bring home a fresh basket of hand-milled soap, lotion, and other pampering products.

However, if your partner hasn’t jumped on the Stanley cup bandwagon yet, you can get them on the Hydro Flask conga line. In Whole Foods' water aisle, you’ll find a colorful array of Hydro Flasks in all shapes, sizes, and colors.

It’s not a cheap gift (and last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts don’t need to be). Best of all, if your partner decides to take it to work every day, it’ll be a nice reminder of your love for them.

OXO 9-Cup Coffee Maker

While you’re at Target, you might pick up something extravagant if your partner is a coffee aficionado.

As you know, OXO is a fan-favorite for those who love their kitchen gadgets. But, this coffee maker takes things to another level. The coffee grinder is connected to the carafe and it even has an auto-brew function that can greet your partner with a fresh pot of coffee every morning.

The carafe keeps the brew warm without burning the blend. And, if your partner’s a real coffee pro, they’ll love the fact that this machine has an automatic pre-infusion cycle that wets the coffee beans before brewing for superb extraction. Indeed, this could easily become one of your best Valentine’s Day gift ideas of all time.

Aromatherapy Gift Bundle

Speaking of Whole Foods all-natural toiletries, you can go down the soothing aromatherapy route if your partner’s interested in a holistic approach to life.

You can find an array of essential oils, a diffuser, natural soaps, and lotions in all manner of places – Whole Foods, Target, even your local grocery store.

The trick here is to package it up with a little bit of pizazz. You might pick up a woven basket, a small reusable box from someplace like Hobby Lobby, or even a cheerful gift bag.

Then, your partner can end their night of romance by taking a dip in the tub while luxuriating with their new lotions and scents.

Flowers and Cake

This is for the truly last-minute shopper. Perhaps time has slipped away from you and you don’t even have time to stroll the aisles at Target and wrap up something special.

In which case, you can never go wrong with a colorful bouquet of flowers paired with a sugar rush. This is one of those surefire last minute Valentine’s Day gifts for her that never fails.

That said, those last-minute roses will cost you. See if you can arrange other unique flowers together when you get home. Then, a bakery box full of treats will never go unnoticed.

Seed Packets

If you really want to avoid a classic bouquet of flowers, consider an array of seed packets. Pick all the colorful and pretty flowers that’ll make your partner smile. You can even throw in a smattering of veggies to fuel the hearth and home.

Since this is a weekend activity that you can take on together, it’s a great last minute Valentine’s Day gift for him and her. It’s also something that could live on, season after season. What a wonderful tradition in the making.

A Puppy

Okay, this one is far more extreme than anything else on the list of Valentine’s day gift ideas. But, if your partner’s been longing for a four-legged friend, why not make Valentine’s Day the day their whole life lights up?

Visit the local shelter when you can and see if there’s a future family member that your partner will want to embrace.

Of course, you must be very sure before taking this kind of plunge. But, if you’re certain this is the missing piece to your partner’s puzzle, it could commemorate Valentine’s Day as the best day of the year.

Valentine’s Day eCard

Gift cards have a bad rap, don’t they? But, the question is why? It gives your loved one freedom to go shopping on you – for absolutely anything that will float their boat.

The nice thing about most platforms, such as Amazon, is that you can beautify the eCard with a holiday-themed card and a personalized message. Ask them what they’ve been longing for or what lives at the top of their wish list and then let them know it’s all theirs!

Massage Gun

Forget those little hand held vibrating tools that used to pass themselves off as massagers. Nowadays, the massage gun is where it's at. And, depending on how far behind you are, this may be one of those last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts that will arrive on time from Amazon.

A massage gun is far more powerful than traditional handheld massagers and offers fast relief. Most guns come with an array of interchangeable heads that perform at several different speeds. This could prove to be a fun gift to unpackage together and then give it a test run.

Mix-and-Match Six Pack

Most grocery and liquor stores have a fun option that allows you to mix-and-match your own six pack of beer. Give your partner their very own tasting flight that they can enjoy from the comfort of your own home.

Mix in a few light beers, a lager, and a stout or two to satiate any palate. Or, if your loved one has a set in stone sort of taste, then buy their beer of choice, but allow them to take a few different brands for a test run.

Pink Champagne

Do you remember the scene in An Affair to Remember when Deborah Kerr met Cary Grant at the bar on the cruise ship and dabbed a drop of pink champagne on either side of her neck? Why was such a small gesture so decadent?

It’s not often that we opt for pink champagne. Use the opportunity to create your own Cary Grant moment at home with some pink champagne and other pink delights.

See what the bakery has up their sleeve along the line of heart-shaped cookies, cakes, or pies. Serve it all up on a special platter and create a memory that will live on forever.

Milwaukee Tool Set

Home Depot is often touted as a man’s paradise and a woman’s least favorite weekend activity. So, this next item may be one of the best last minute Valentine’s Day gifts for him in 2024.

But, let’s avoid those stereotypes. Home Depot can be a lot of fun for both parties, depending on the types of home renovations that are on the horizon.

There’s one particular tool set that’s practically tailor-made for Valentine’s Day, even though the manufacturer didn’t realize it.

Pick up a Milwaukee tool set and you’ll be pleased for a few reasons.

First, the box comes in a bright and cheerful shade of red. Second, the tools are built to last a lifetime. Third, there are different tool sets for every price point. You don’t necessarily have to go for the $300 version when there are plenty of other price points available.

Last Minute Valentine's Day Gifts to Make a Splash

Whether you’d like to make a splash with some pink champagne and assorted pink treats or a four-legged friend with a pink collar, there are many ways to skirt the panic of a forgotten Valentine's Day gift.

You can still make plenty of pit stops on your way home from work and walk through the door with an unforgettable gift – and memory – to last a lifetime. Just because these are last minute Valentine’s Day gifts doesn’t mean they can’t warm the heart of your loved one.

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