Your sweetheart means the world to you, and Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to show that love with a special gift. But what if you’re still paying down your credit card from all the Christmas presents you bought for family and friends last year? If so, don’t fret. You can still give an impactful gift, even if you’re working with a tight budget.
The secret to a meaningful gift, regardless of the price, is the thought you put into it. Let your significant other know you see them and recognize their interests. When you achieve that, the price of the gift truly won’t matter. We selected 10 Valentine’s Day gifts that we believe will make your true love light up, all of which are under $50.
The 10 Best Cheap Valentine’s Day Gifts
ExtreLife Magnetic Wallet With Smartphone Stand
This incredibly functional magnetic wallet will lighten your loved ones load as they go about their day. It attaches to a smartphone and contains three slots that can hold an ID and up to 10 credit cards (or some cash).
It can also expand to create a stand, so they can prop up their phone to take video calls or watch TikTok videos, hands free. It comes in four colors, including pink, gold, black and teal (prices vary by color).
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Price: $19.99+ at Walmart
Nick Perilli Tiny Planetarium
Star-gazing is a very romantic activity, but with light pollution and bad weather, it can’t always be done. When conditions aren’t ideal, take out this teeny planetarium to get a show of stars indoors, wherever you are in the world.
The itty-bitty projector (just three inches wide!) displays 12 Hellenistic constellations (such as Cassiopeia and Ursa Major) on your ceiling. It also comes with a book that details the lore behind the Greek names. Before you buy, make sure to check out Amazon’s latest promo codes to see if you can score extra savings on this purchase.
Price: $11.66 at Amazon
Handmade Personalized Walnut Chopsticks
If you and your partner enjoy Asian cuisine, a pair of personalized chopsticks is a great way to let them know that you cherish those delectable meals together.
This set of reusable wooden chopsticks can be engraved with your loved one’s name and comes in a sleek walnut case. Since this is a personalized gift, we highly recommend you order this gift ASAP to ensure it arrives in time for Valentine’s Day.
Price: $17.90 at Amazon
VistaPrint Custom Photo Coasters
Turn ordinary household items into something sentimental with these custom photo coasters from VisaPrint. Place them atop your coffee table, dining table and end tables throughout your home as another reminder of the love you and your partner share. These are available in a pack of four, eight, 12 and more.
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Price: $22.99 at VistaPrint
Knock Knock Fill-in-the-Blank Gift Journal
This fill-in-the-blank book is the perfect present for someone who yearns to express their love, but doesn’t have the time or talent to write compelling love letters. Just add to the spaces provided, filling in pages like “You deserve the _____ award” and “You have the greatest taste in _____.” Who wouldn’t cherish a book that describes all the ways and reasons you love them?
Price: $10.95 at Amazon
Clipper Tea Organic Herbal & Green Tea Selection Box
If they love to decompress at the end of a long day with a steaming mug of tea, they’ll love having this assortment of organic and herbal teas to choose from. This collection includes 45 tea bags, ranging from classics like lemon and ginger to fun options like strawberry and elderflower.
Price: $19.99 at Amazon
Innogear Aromatherapy Diffuser and Oils Set: Save 40%
What’s better than a relaxing, spa-like experience right at home? This eco-friendly diffuser is a great alternative to scented candles, and will make your significant other’s home or office smell peaceful and relaxing. This aromatherapy diffuser can mist calming scents for up to 12 hours at a time and uses 100% pure essential oils. What’s more, it’s 40% off for a limited time.
Price: $29.98 (orig. $49.99) at Amazon
Magic Bullet Portable Blender: Save 27%
Smoothies are a popular way to have a nutritious and delicious meal when we’re short on time. But frequent trips to the smoothie bar can get pricey. This compact blender is portable, adorable and affordable. Plus, it comes in fun colors like flamingo pink! Buy now and you’ll be able to get this Magic Bullet product for 27% off.
Price: $29.26 (orig. $39.99) at Amazon
Heirloom Video Books
Heirloom Video Books are giving traditional photo albums a run for their money. This super cool customizable book contains a small video monitor that can play 10 minutes worth of videos or a photo slideshow for your loved one. This present is a great way to capture, relive and cherish the most important moments of your lives together.
Price: $48.99 at Amazon
Compression Packing Cubes: Save 28%
These cute and useful compression packing cubes help keep clothes organized when traveling. Think of them almost like a vacuum sealer for the contents of your luggage. When clothes are zipped into the cubes, they are compressed so that more will fit into less space.
When you whisk them away on a romantic getaway, they’ll be able to pack a lot more outfit options. Buy these today and you can score 28% off your purchase.
Price: $30.80 (orig. $42.99) at Amazon
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