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When it comes to Valentine’s Day gifts for the new lady in your life, even small, simple gifts come off as super sweet. Really, the only bad Valentine’s Day gift is the Valentine’s Day gift not given. And while you’re still getting to know your new lady, there are ways to show your appreciation for your budding relationship without scaring her off.
Take note: It’ll be a delicate balancing act. You’ll want to give her something thoughtful or useful without scaring her off with a promise ring that she (or you) may not be ready for.
With that in mind, here are 5 cute, creative and affordable V-Day ideas for the new-ish special someone in your life…
Best Overall
Impala Roller Skates
It’s official: roller skating is making a comeback. And you can help your beloved pack her Instagram feed updated with playful reels of her roller skating around with these funky Impala rollerskates. They come in 12 colors and prints—we like the Marawa Rose Gold and Cynthia Rowley Floral.
Pros:
- Classic 70’s style quad skates
- Bold, retro colors & patterns
- PU brake stopper
Cons:
- They’re built to look pretty, but not necessarily to endure years of serious skating
Starting at $80 on Amazon.com
Best Jewelry
FashionJunkie4Life Sterling Silver Anatomical Heart Pendant Necklace
I love this anatomically correct heart necklace so much, I decided to buy one for myself. Your GF will like it because it is cute and non-traditional, just like her.
Pros:
- 18-inch sterling silver chain
- Intricate, anatomically correct design
- Comes in gift box
Cons:
- Measuring 18mm x 12mm, it’s pretty small.
Starting at $32 from Amazon.com
Best Classic
Golden State Fruit Chocolate Covered Strawberries
When in doubt, go with a classic—after all, chocolate-covered strawberries are a time-honored V-Day tradition for a reason. These juicy bite-size guys come hand-dipped in dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and pink white chocolate and shipped overnight with ice in a gift box.
Pros:
- 12 large strawberries
- Hand-dipped & drizzled
- Made to order & shipped overnight on ice
- Gift box included
Cons:��
- May arrive somewhat melted
Starting at $34 at Amazon.com
Best Scented Candle
West Clay Company Big Saturday Mood Candle
Okay, hear me out: a scented candle might seem like the most cliche, potentially lamest Valentine’s Day gift ever, but this one is special. First of all, it smells like fruity cereal. Secondly, it’s handmade in small batches by a team of talented lady candlemakers. And finally, it’s crafted from totally sustainable, non-toxic coconut wax and cotton.
Pros:
- Hand-poured in small batches
- Vegan & non-toxic
- Woman-owned small business
Cons:
- At eight ounces, it’s on the small side.
Starting at $22 at Amazon.com
Best Splurge
Sunday Citizen Crystal Weighted Blanket
Designed to ease anxiety and promote relaxation, a weighted blanket will make your girlfriend feel cradled in the warm safe embrace of a strapping young lumberjack. We reccomend the crystal weighted blanket from Sunday Citizen. Instead of traditiona glass beads, the blanket is acked with amethyst, clear quartz and rose quartz—natural crystals thought to promote natural healing and relaxation.
Pros:
- 15 pounds
- Filled with thousands of amethyst, clear quartz and rose quartz
- Washable, removable cover
Cons:
- Pricey
Starting at $269 at Amazon.com
3 Rules for Valentine’s Day Gift Buying
Of course, these are just suggestions to start you off. The best gifts might vary depending on your gal, so here are some Valentine’s Day gift-shopping fundamentals to keep in mind:
Don’t add a small gift to a big gift.
Maybe you’re tempted to throw a pair of slippers in with your weighted blanket or a flower bouquet to go with that bottle of fancy wine. Don’t. Interestingly, research has shown that when people get gifts in pairs, we tend to subconciously average out their value— so a small V-Day present added onto a big one will minimize the latter’s effects.
Think like your girlfriend.
This one may seem obvious, but it occurs surprisingly less than you’d think. Buy things your girlfriend would buy herself—not something that’s a joke or encourage her to change her ways.
Go for the thoughtful gift over the expensive one.
In the end, most of us don’t want a ton of money spent on us—we just want you to think about us, and that can be demonstrated in a ton of simple, affordable ways.
