Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and while things may look a little different this year, from dinner at home to separated from family, there are plenty of ways to show your loved ones that you care about them. Gifts, cards, FaceTimes and phone calls can be a great way to show your appreciation – and you do not have to spend a lot of money on them. To help you get started, we’ve put together ten affordable Valentine’s Day gifts, including beauty items, board games, kitchen items and more.
Best Gifts Under $ 25
1. The On Games Blank Slate Board Game
If you’re looking for a gift for family or friends, Blank Slate is easy to learn and challenges you to predict how others think in the game. It is suitable for three to eight players and is equipped with dry-sweep markers and drawers. To play, select one of the 250 cards and fill in the blank without anyone giving your answer. If players reveal the same answers, they get points.
2. Replica Journal of Disney Up “My Adventure Book”
Unlike little ones or Disney or Pixar fans, this hardcover journal is functional and will definitely appeal to the heart. It’s made like the “Up” characters Ellie and Carl’s scrapbook and contains filled pages to fill in your own adventures. You can also find Disney replica journals based on other popular movies, including “Enchanted”, “Robin Hood”, “Pinocchio” and more.
3. Bonobos Riviera face mask 3-pack
Bonobos has created affordable, stylish and reusable face masks that are available in packs of three. These two-layer face masks are made from a cotton-and-elastane shell and a cotton lining. They also have elastic straps over the head and a pocket to insert a filter for extra protection. Plus, you can find it in four composite sets, including Navy Floral Dots, Pink Multi, Red Check Floral and Houndstooth Dot.
4. Anthropologie Gwen Monogram Coaster
If your gift tea enjoys cute kitchenware or personalized items, these Anthropology monogram breakers can be a welcome surprise to them this Valentine’s Day. Each four-inch white coaster has a blue and multicolored marble vein, abalone shell and copper accents. For lovers of hot cocoa or coffee, Anthropologie also sells monogrammed cups, including a tiled and floral version.
5. Charlotte Tilbury Mini Pillow Talk Lipstick & Liner Set
Beauty gurus, including Nicole Saunders, co-editor of Shopping, recommend Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk lipstick because it’s fun, feminine and functional ‘. The universally-flattering soft pink lipstick has a rectangular tip to easily line the lips and smells slightly like cocoa butter. This mini-set also features a matching Pillow Talk lip liner, which can wear the long-lasting lipstick.
6. Laneige Lip Sleep Mask
Before you put Charlotte Tilbury’s lipstick in your basket, you may want to check out this Laneige mask. Lip mask can soothe dry lips and help prepare the surface for a smoother lipstick application. Laneige’s overnight mask contains hyaluronic acid for hydration, vitamin C and antioxidants to prevent dryness and signs of aging. The berry fragrance mask is available in five fragrances, including Vanilla, Apple Lime and Mint Choco.
7. LMTCreativeAtHome Custom Star Card Poster
This star card poster is very customizable and can be a great gift for that special someone in your life. You can choose the date and place of an event, such as the place you met, and the font and text you want to include on the poster. After completing the design and layout, you can choose between a printed or digital file. If you are interested in giving this gift, do not wait too long to go check it out. The brand advises you to order by February 5th for a delivery on Valentine’s Day.
8. DebbiesDreamArt “Good friends wine together” Shadowbox
Gift the wine lover in your life with this shade box, with the caption “Good friends wine together.” It is 9 inches by 11 inches and filled with corks from different wine cellars. You can display it on a coffee table or hang it on a wall. And if DIY crafts are something of your thing, you can create your own shadow box and fill it with souvenirs for a more personal touch.
9. NY Threads Bathrobe for Women
Your loved one is probably spending more time indoors now, both because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the harsh winter snowstorms. For that purpose, a cozy bathrobe may be exactly what your wife now needs to help them. This NY Threads option is Amazon’s number one top seller when it comes to women’s clothing. It is machine washable, made from 100 percent polyester and has an adjustable waistband to keep it safe. The garment also has comfortable pocket on the front pocket and comes in eight colors, including Burgundy, Plum, Taupe and White.
10. Costa Farms 4-inch Echeveria succulents
An indoor plant like a succulent plant, fitted in an attractive pot, is a classic gift that can hardly go wrong. This Costa Farms option contains a green and red plant with rosette-shaped leaves that can grow up to three centimeters long. It also contains a charcoal and white ceramic pot with gold details and is filled with small rocks. The succulent gift is compact and low maintenance, and requires only partial sunlight.
Where to buy gifts under $ 25
As you study the above gift ideas, here is a list of popular retailers with gifts under $ 25, including fashion, jewelry, skincare and more.
Gift cards under $ 25
If you have a hard time buying for a Valentine’s option, it’s to surprise them with a gift card to their favorite retailer.
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