Valentine’s Day is almost here, and there’s still time to find thoughtful and affordable gifts for the loves in your life. Whether you’re shopping for the kids, your sweetie, or looking for an excuse to treat yourself, these ideas fit every budget.
For Stylish and Crafty Kids
This adorable set combines crafting with style. Kids decorate both the sunglasses and the case, for creative fun. The set comes with UVA/UVB protective red sunglasses, a carrying case, and 100+ heart, lip, and candy-themed gem stickers for customizing. Heartfelt Sparkle Gemify™ Sunglasses + Case, Super Smalls. $36. supersmalls.com
For a Kid Who’ll Appreciate a Forever Friend/Stuffie
Soft, lightweight, and easy to bring along, this bear promises to be a forever friend who sticks by our side through it all. How does that GUND Forever Friends Promise work? If you lose your plush, GUND will send you a new one for free. Register to unlock the benefits of your forever friend. Toothpick Bear Plush, GUND. $30, gund.com
For Builders and Creatives
This compact magnetic tile set encourages creativity. From creating flowers to animals, sun catchers, shapes, puzzles and so much more, this set lets them build and play on repeat. It’s great for travel, free play, or adding to an existing collection. Pastel Essentials Magnetic Tiles (24-pc), CONNETIX. $19.99, target.com
For Zen-Filled Breaks
Designed for a quick and calming break, these mini coloring books for all ages are easy to pick up and put down. The illustrations are simple and fun and there’s no pressure to finish. Perfect for desks, nightstands, or trips. Mindful Moments Coloring Bundle, A Brighter Year. $34, abrighteryear.com
For the Design-Minded Candle Lover
Hand-poured with a clean-burning blend of hemp, coconut, and soy wax, this candle has a spa-like scent that combines lavender and chamomile fragrances and essential oils for a burn that lasts up to 75 hours. It comes in a modern reusable iridescent glass vessel you’ll want to keep long after the candle has burned down. Lavandin + Chamomile Candle, Choice Blooms Candles. $46, choiceblooms.com
For Cozy Nights In
These buttery soft, splurge-worthy pajamas will be your go-to’s for sleeping and lounging. Awarded an Oprah’s favorite in 2019, they’re the PJs you’ll wear for years to come. Made with a stretch bamboo viscose knit that stays cooler than cotton, the pants have pockets, too. Bamboo Stretch-Knit Long Sleeve Pajama Set, Cozy Earth. $125.80 (Valentine’s sale price), cozyearth.com
For Minimalist Style
These everyday hoops work well for day and night. A fresh take on a classic silhouette, you’ll reach for them on repeat.
Small Tapered Hoop Earrings, Mi Tesoro. $40, mitesorojewelry.com
For the Modern Design Fan
This fresh take on candlelight offers a glimmer minus smoke, wax or a scent. The reusable stainless-steel modern candle is refillable with oil that is clean-burning, smoke-free and scent-free. A statement décor piece, it’s ideal for homes with pets or anyone sensitive to scents. Neva Collection Set, Everlasting Candle Co., $80, everlastingcandleco.com
For Hot Sleepers Craving a Cool Night’s Rest
A 3-time Good Housekeeping Bedding Award winner, these luxe moisture-wicking sheets are made with proprietary Evercool fabric that’s cool to the touch. Super softer and smooth, these cooling sheets help regulate temperature and reduce overheating. Evercool®+ Cooling Sheet Set (Queen), Rest. $253 (Valentine’s sale price), rest.com
For An Elevated Jogger
These joggers feel like pajamas but are polished enough for errands, watching your kid’s games on the sidelines or traveling. Soft and stretchy, they wash well, too. Men’s Brushed Bamboo Jogger Pant, Cozy Earth. $74.80 (15% off)
For an Upgrade to His Daily Routine
Designed to reduce irritation and dryness, this luxe shave cream is soothing and gentle for an upgrade to his mornings. TCM Shave Cream (12 ounces, 3-Pack), TCM. $47.99, tcmlifestyle.com
For Golfers Who Have It All
This genius accessory solves one of golf’s most annoying problems: lost headcovers. The lanyard keeps headcovers attached to your bag and is easy to grab, so covers aren’t forgotten. DROP NOT Golf Headcover Lanyard, Drop Not Golf. $9.95, dropnotgolf.com
For Entertaining, Sweet Notes and Fun Messages
This cute letter board turns words into decor. It’s easy to update and fun to style for each season, holiday and even everyday affirmations. Super fun and creative for the kids, a girls night in or a holiday gathering, it’ll be used all year Starter Kit: Letter Board & Charms, Candy Letters. $40, candyletters.com
For When You Just Don’t Have Time for a Mani
These shimmery press-on nails are easy to apply and long-lasting. Perfect for special events, last-minute plans, or everyday. Oh Diamond Press-On Nail Sets, Nail Reformation. $18, nailreformation.com
For Better Home-Cooked Meals
A little bit of truffle oil adds depth and flavor to any dish. This set of oils works for pasta, eggs, roasted veggies and more. Designed to be drizzled at the end, this oil adds instant umami. White & Black Truffle Oil Gift Set, La Tourangelle. $28.34 (on sale).
When You Need a Sweet Snack
Chocolatier Lauren Klein creates small-batch, artisanal, hand-painted bonbons and filled chocolate bars in unique, rotating flavors, out of her Pt. Pleasant chocolate shop. She uses ethically sourced chocolate and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Other items include cordial cherries, crunch peanut butter cups and chocolate caramels. Kick it up a notch with the mango passionfruit black sesame bar, or the sour cherry pistachio bon bon. I Love You More Assortment, Handcrafted Chocolate. $32-$105.
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