Thoughtful and Personalized Valentine's Day Gifts That Will Show How Much You Care

Every year, you see the same Valentine's Day gifts overflowing the shelves - giant teddy bears holding roses, a heart-shaped box full of chocolates, bouquets of flowers, and sappy cards that hold a heartfelt message inside.

While these gifts are popular for a reason, they might not be as personal and thoughtful as what you want. Personalized Valentine's Day gifts can show your spouse, partner, or loved ones how much you truly care about them on this day of celebrating love.

When you think of personalized Valentine's Day gifts, you may think of engraved rings or embroidered pillows, but these gifts can be as simple as something that shows your partner that you know what they love most.

Below, you’ll find a list of thoughtful and inexpensive Valentine’s Day gifts that won’t break the bank, but still send just the right message.

Lego Roses

Does your partner love puzzles, Legos, and other similar crafts? If so, you might be able to skirt the overpriced bouquet of roses down at the local florist and buy a personalized Valentine’s Day gift that will last longer.

Lego roses are not only smile-inducing, they’re also fun and a small activity for both of you to enjoy after your Valentine’s Day meal!

This set ends up with two roses per build. What a way to create a unique gift that each of you can cherish forever. Every time you walk past your Lego build, you’ll be sure to recall this heartfelt, wholesome memory.

Love Blend Essential Oil

For something a little less crafty and a little more romantic, consider massage oil in your long list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas. This brand is particularly on point because it’s labeled as love oil.

It’s advertised as an undiluted, high-quality oil with a unique aroma, thanks to its key ingredients which include sweet orange essential oil, rose geranium oil, patchouli, lavender, and ylang ylang.

It’s a delicious concoction that will prove sensuous, relaxing, and all-around indulgent. This could easily be the best part of Valentine's day gift baskets for her because she'll be able to enjoy it all year ‘round.

Oyster Knife

For many, oysters and other finger foods and a delightful treat on any sort of romantic occasion. If your Valentine’s Day meal includes oysters along with other starters, you’ll need a gorgeous oyster knife to assist.

This Mercer Culinary knife has a clean look with a white handle. The reviews ensure its success and will certainly arrive on time, whether you want to wrap it up as a special gift or set it out before the cooking begins.

What I Love About Us Book

If you’d like to wind down for the evening with a few moments of reflection, you can wrap up a copy of this book and work through the prompts together. This could be a wonderful Valentine's Day gift for your husband if he likes to write.

What I Love About Us is a cute little workbook, complete with fill-in-the-blank questions to reflect on various things that you like about each other, as well as your relationship.

Imagine a post-dinner dessert, a decadent glass of wine, and this fun-filled activity to round out the evening. It’ll set the tone and increase all that love floating around in the air.

Our Q&A a Day: 3-Year Journal for 2 People

If you discover you really enjoyed the moments of reflection provided by What I Love About Us, you can take things a step further with Our Q&A a Day: 3-Year Journal for 2 People.

In this hardcover edition, you and your partner can ask each other one question a day and jot down a sentence or two in the space provided. It’s a nice way to stay connected and keep your focus on all the sweet moments in your life together.

Where To Go When

If you have even bigger plans in mind than a local date night, check out the book Where To Go When. In it, you’ll find all kinds of ideas from summer holidays to birthday adventures.

Each chapter is completely dedicated to one destination, weather it's the Costa Rican rainforests, Nepal, or Croatia.

It will, indeed, spark wonderful ideas to help you plan the getaway of a lifetime – and then record it in your scrapbook or journal!

Heart-Shaped Waffle Maker

If Valentine's Day morning is more your speed than a big, fancy dinner, you;kk need a small, heart-shaped waffle maker to set the stage.

For $9.95, this adorable little mini maker will certainly start the day right. Pair your waffles with a mimosa, fresh fruit, and coffee, and you’ll seal the deal for a most festive day.

Kissing Mugs

If you’re going to shoot for the stars with a breakfast to be remembered, then you’ll need this set of kissing mugs. They’re so adorable!

It’s simply a set of two mugs – one red, one white – that, when placed side by side, show two kissing faces. This set is so special and something you’ll want to use all year round, especially when you’re doing your daily love prompts.

Heart-Shaped Charcuterie Board

Here come some more Valentine’s Day food gifts. If, indeed, appetizers and dinner are more your style, then this is your charcuterie board.

This bamboo board is the perfect size and can display all your favorite meats, cheeses, and fruits. Whether you gift it beforehand or load it up together, it’ll be the perfect addition to your ever-growing inventory of kitchen supplies.

Sushi Making Kit

If you’d like to test your kitchen chops beyond the ability to craft the perfect charcuterie board, try your hand with this sushi making kit.

With all the supplies in hand – and perhaps a YouTube tutorial or two – you could end up with the most memorable meal.

Don’t be too discouraged if the finished product isn’t quite as pristine as your local sushi restaurant. Even if it’s not picture perfect, it’ll still taste delightful – and fill you both with a tremendous feeling of accomplishment.

Owala Stainless Steel Water Bottles

Wouldn’t it be cute if you were both sipping from the same water bottles while you’re apart at work? This could easily be considered one of the best Valentine's Day gifts for him because it’ll last for years.

The Owala brand has blown up, almost as big as Stanley or HydroFlask, probably because you have a rainbow of colors to choose from.

Buy a pair and cheers each other throughout the day, even when you’re putting in long hours at work until you can return home again.

Bamboo Bathtub Tray

If your partner loves to wind down with a long soak in the tub – or you like to take dips together – this will certainly make them beam.

For under $25, this bamboo tray can prop up a book or a Kindle while still leaving plenty of room for a candle, glass of wine, and other bathtime essentials.

Korean Face Masks

You could keep the spa day going and create a Valentine’s Day gift basket. Add in a combo pack of decadent Korean face masks that are hydrating and soothing.

Whether your partner wants to indulge during bathtime or you'd like to be silly and try a pair on together, the effects will be calming and healing, thanks to this brand’s soothing elements like vitamin E, collagen, green tea, and cucumber.

Matching Pajama Sets

How about some more Valentine's Day gifts for him and her? If you’d like to keep the laughter rolling while you do your face masks together, make sure you put on these cute black and white pajama sets with red hearts.

Even if for no other reason than the laughter-filled memories they’ll create, these matching pajama sets are a great way to make a nice memory out of the night as you celebrate your love for one another.

Memory Foam Slippers

Cozy up your matching pajama sets with one more item – soft, plush memory foam slippers as Valentine gifts.

This brand comes in 15 different color options. So, you don’t necessarily have to be match-matchy all the way down to your toes. But, you can both be comfortable and relaxed together, night after night.

Satin Sheet Sets

Nothing says come hither like a luxurious set of silk or satin sheet sets. But, since this is a list of affordable Valentine’s Day gifts, let’s stick with satin.

Choose any color you like, wash them ahead of time, put them on the bed, and wait for your loved one to come join you.

Tea Bag Organizer

If your partner loves to indulge in a cup of tea and all its benefits, give them a nice way to display their favorite varieties.

This box, for example, has a bunch of wonderful wood carvings, making it a gorgeous item to display next to the electric kettle.

Date Idea Cards

This is a fun way to spice up your weekly or monthly date nights. In a box, you’ll find 40 scratch off cards.

Each card includes cute little clues like the time of day, budget, whether it's indoor or outdoor, and more. The manufacturer even thought to include a coin to scratch with.

If you like to keep mementos in your journal or scrapbook, these cards will be the perfect additions after those highly successful nights!

Music Lyrics Print

This definitely belongs on a Valentine’s Day gift guide. Most couples have a special song, whether or not they’ve walked down the aisle. If you do, you can customize this print to display your song’s lyrics in the shape of an old vinyl record.

Then, you’ll include other details like your names and the dates you’ve been together. Just remember that this is definitely not a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift. Since it requires personalization, make sure you order it ahead of time.

Thoughtful and Inexpensive Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Win

You can send the right message with any of these thoughtful and inexpensive Valentine’s Day gifts.

Whether you’d like to make an activity out of it with a sushi making kit or just express your love with a pair of kissing mugs, you’re sure to make your partner smile. Enjoy your celebratory night when love – and each other – is all that matters!

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