For those who have been in relationships for a long time, Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to remind your loved one how much important they are to you by giving them the gift of a romantic present. What’s the ideal amount to buy the person who you’ve only known for a couple of months? We’ve collected the most effective initial Valentine’s Day gifts so you don’t need to ask for a second; all you have to do is hit “add to cart.”
1. Better Together Couples Card Game
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been together a few weeks or a whole year (or more!), there’s always something new to learn about your sweetheart. Get a discussion going with these conversation cards meant just for couples.
2. Bond Touch Long Distance Touch Bracelet Set
We know it’s tough to be apart if you have a long-distance romance. But this bracelet set can keep you close. Download the app, and when one of you touches the silicone bracelet, the other one lights up and vibrates so your loved one knows you’re thinking of them.
3. Messages in a Bottle
Sure, sending love messages via text is great. But this adorable little bottle comes with capsules each containing a blank slip of paper, so you can write tiny love notes and direct your S.O. to read as needed.
4. Date Night Ideas Bo
In a rut? Scratch off one of these date night cards to figure out something fun to do tonight or this weekend.
5. A Little God Time for Couples: 365 Daily Devotions
With everyone’s crazy schedules, it can be tough to unwind and reconnect with God. This daily devotional offers a year’s worth of short meditations for both of you to stay focused on God and each other.
6. “You Are the Best Thing I’ve Ever Found on the Internet” Tumbler
Met on an app? Go the funny route with this cute tumbler.
7. Love Key Ring
It may not be your first love, but it is your last. This key ring will remind your loved one of your commitment to each other every day.
8. Love Trinket Dish
This little trinket dish can sit out and remind your sweetheart of your promise. It’s sized just right for rings, keys, or earrings.
9. DASH Mini Heart-Shaped Waffle Maker
What could be more adorable than this heart-shaped waffle maker? Plus, it’s compact and easy to store. Add a box of waffle mix and some maple syrup, and you’re going to be very popular with your partner.
10. Minted With a Heart Custom Photo Art
A framed photo of you two is a simple and sweet option. (It doesn’t have to be a staged photo on a beach, either.) This custom photo art from Minted allows you to personalize your print with text and a simple heart at the bottom.
11. Top It Off Winter Gloves
Gloves say, “Hey, I like you and want your hands to be warm.” They’re a great precursor gift to a romantic stroll around the park. These ones are highly rated on Amazon — and by Oprah! — and come in over 20 patterns.
12. Calming Shower Steamers Set
Even if your loved one isn’t into hot baths, it’s still possible to relax and unwind in the shower. This set of 12 scented shower steamers dissolve while you shower, enveloping you in calming fragrances such as lavender. They’re handmade in California.
13. Solo Stove Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit
If your loved one doesn’t have the space for a full-sized fire pit, this tiny version measures just 7 inches tall. But it still adds plenty of ambiance to any outdoor date night. It burns wood or pellets for convenience, and is just right for making s’mores.
14. Horti Alocasia Reginula ‘Black Velvet’
Move over pothos and snake plant: There are some new houseplants in town! If your loved one jumped on the houseplant trend the last few years, Horti offers a whole collection of rare plants that your beloved doesn’t already own, like this gorgeous Black Velvet Alocasia.
15. “Love Never Fails” Photo Frame
Get those photos off your phone. Print and frame a favorite of the two of you and showcase it in this wooden frame, which highlights the classic Bible verses about love from 1 Corinthians.
16. eeBoo Hike in The Woods 1000-Piece Puzzle
Puzzles are a terrific way to connect with a partner. Crack open a bottle of wine or pour some tea and figure out if your puzzle strategies complement one another. (Let’s just hope they know to turn over all the pieces to face upward first.)
17. Jurlique Rose Hand Cream
Nothing says romance like roses! This bestselling hand cream would be the ideal companion gift to a big bouquet. The flowers will wilt, but the scent of the cream will remind them of you.
18. Anthropologie Valentine Icon Juice Glass
Why yes, this is the cutest juice glass of all time. Get this one on its own or pair it with the pink option that comes with little smoochy lips.
19. Milk Bar Red Velvet Cheesecake Truffles
It doesn’t matter who the recipient is or what the occasion is: Treats from Milk Bar are always a good idea. This box of a dozen red velvet cheesecake truffles is spot-on for V-day, but there are, of course, other flavors available. (Chocolate mint chip? Yes, please.)
20. Felt Letter Board
If you’re on different schedules and don’t always get to see each other in person, this is a fun way to exchange love notes. The reusable letters come in a drawstring pouch. The board is available in several different colors and sizes, too.
21. Death Wish Coffee Co. Dark Roast Coffee
If your loved one can’t get going without coffee, this brand — which has twice the caffeine of others! — is a real treat. Available in both ground and whole bean, the caffeine connoisseur will thank you.
22. Via Citrus Calamondin Citrus
Give a gift that keeps growing, just like your love. This unique plant, a cross between a Mandarin orange and a kumquat, yields sweetly-scented blossoms and one-inch round oranges year-round. Plus, they’re edible!
23. Deborah Lippmann Bed of Roses Nail Color Set
Give them roses… in the form of this set of glossy neutrals by nail queen Deborah Lippman. The colors are beautiful and the names are perfectly on-theme, from “The Look of Love” to “A Trail of Petals.”
24. Bokksu Black Strawberry Gift Box
Ditch the traditional chocolate-dipped strawberries and go with this cool alternative: black strawberries. They’re freeze-dried strawberries infused with dark chocolate, and they’ll stay good for way longer.
25. Glossier Balm Dotcom Trio
The cool thing about Glossier’s Balm Dotcom Trio is that you get to select which three tubes you want. How cute would it be to put together a little Valentine’s Day bundle with rose, lavender, and berry?
26. Earnest Living Essential Oil Diffuser
Amazon users are obsessed with this white ceramic diffuser, which only requires a few drops of oil and water to transform a space into an aromatherapy haven. It’s pretty as is, but the diffuser also features LED lights that turn seven shades, making it a neat nightlight for any adult.
27. ASUTRA Dead Sea Salt Exfoliating Body Scrub
The romantic “Sensual Rose” scent blend of coconut, rose, and sandalwood makes this exfoliating body scrub perfect for V-Day. Asutra uses 100 percent pure Dead Sea salt and organic essential oils for an awesome addition to your loved one’s shower routine.
28. Allison Devane Minute Cocktail Sugar Cube Trio
Drop a cocktail cube into a shot of liquor and you’ll have an instant Manhattan, Old-Fashioned, or Moscow Mule. It’s a super-easy way to give your favorite mixologist the night off while you two celebrate Valentine’s Day. The kit contains six cubes of each flavor.
29. Pottery Barn Faux Fur Heart Shaped Pillow
Your loved one can hug this fuzzy pillow when you can’t be near. Available in three classic colors (red, white, and pink), you’ll probably each want one.
30. Truff White Truffle Hot Sauce
Spice things up with this delicious twist on hot sauce. Made only with chili peppers, organic agave nectar, white truffle oil, and coriander, it goes just as well on scrambled eggs as it does on popcorn or pasta.
