--- title: "10 Luxe Valentine’s Gift Ideas for $25 or Less \_" description: You don't need to spend a lot to show that special someone how much you care. authors: - name: Farnoosh Torabi url: https://money.com/author/farnoosh-torabi/ at_money_since: 2014 articles: 10 covers: - Lifestyle - Career Advice - Housing - Personal Finance social: - https://x.com/FARNOOSH former_staff: true published: '2015-02-11T15:43:03.000Z' modified: '2024-04-16T05:15:07.000Z' section: Lifestyle tags: - affordable gifts - boyfriend - cheap - cheap gifts - Dating - gifts - girlfriend - husband - Love and Money - presents - Valentine - Valentine's Day - wife word_count: 462 canonical: https://money.com/cheap-valentines-gifts/ type: Article source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). !['I Love You' Ceramic Trinket Dish, available at Nordstrom](https://img.money.com/2015/02/150211_em_vdaygifts_trinketdish.jpg) *'I Love You' Ceramic Trinket Dish, available at Nordstrom* On a recent *Money Match* game show episode, couples said they estimate spending anywhere from $100 to $500 on Valentine’s Day gifts. And, wives tended to guess more than their husbands. (No pressure, fellas). For those of us whose budgets fall more in the two-figure range, consider these seven special gift ideas, all for $25 or less. Some of these items are available online only, but if you act now there’s a good chance you can still get your gift in the mail before Saturday. ***On the cutesy side…*** **For her:** Either the [*I Love You* Ceramic Trinket Dish from Nordstrom](http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/natural-life-i-love-you-ceramic-trinket-dish/3956101?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=5727) ($8) shown above or the [*I Like You* oval tray from Fishs Eddy](http://www.fishseddy.com/amy-sedaris--quot-i-like-you-quot--oval-tray-in-gift-box.html) ($25) is sure to put a smile on your beloved’s face. I speak from experience: My husband actually got the latter for me for Christmas. It’s a lovely decorative place to rest a necklace, small knick-knacks or treats. **For him:** Sticking with the V-day theme, how about heart-printed boxers from [J.Crew](https://factory.jcrew.com/mens-clothing/boxers_sleepwear/boxers/PRDOVR~B3237/B3237.jsp?color_name=Ripe-Berry&srcCode=FAGGPF00001_99103593710&sisearchengine=197&siproduct=B3237&noPopUp=true&gclid=CI6z75bLzsMCFZJm7AodRHMAWA) ($15) or [Gap](http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=12332&vid=1&pid=141630002) ($13)? They’re cute and flirty, but also practical. ![Geo Heart Boxers, available at](https://img.money.com/2015/02/150211_em_vdaygifts_boxers.jpg) *Gap Geo Heart Boxers* ***For the sweet-toothed…*** More than half of consumers [plan to buy candy](https://nrf.com/media/press-releases/cupid-shower-americans-jewelry-candy-this-valentines-day) for their sweetheart on Valentine’s Day – more than any other type of present. If you want to go for that box of chocolates, consider skipping the Russell Stover variety from CVS and, instead, splurging on a more luxurious treat. Fancy british chocolatier Charbonnel et Walker sells an adorable [Milk Chocolate Handbag and Heels](http://www.charbonnelchocolates.com/collections/the-classics/products/milk-chocolate-handbag-heels) ($15) box in which the chocolates are in the shape of shoes! ***For gifts that pamper…*** **For him:** Give the gift of the perfect shave**.** The [starter kit from the Art of Shaving](http://www.theartofshaving.com/Unscented-Starter-Kit/00670535980346,default,pd.html) ($25) features pre-shave oil, shaving cream, after-shave balm and a trial size badger shaving brush. ![Unscented Starter Kit,](https://img.money.com/2015/02/150211_em_vdaygifts_shaving.jpg) *Unscented Starter Kit* **For her**: You can gift wrap the spa *feel* with a cozy bathrobe. [This one is only $18 at Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Seven-Apparel-Collection-Popcorn-Jacquard/dp/B00CGZQSYY/ref=lp_10558185011_1_6?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1423258055&sr=1-6) and comes in a number of attractive colors. (My personal fave is dark pink.) Pair it with a shower and moisture set from [The Body Shop](http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/gifts/womens-gifts/coconut-gift-cube.aspx), on sale currently for just $5. Or simply give her some aromatherapy with the grapefruit-rose scented [Voluspa Pink Citron candle](http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/voluspa-maison-blanc-pink-citron-2-wick-candle/3176157?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1204) from Nordstrom ($16). ![Maison Blanc - Pink Citron' 2-Wick Candle, Available at Nordstrom](https://img.money.com/2015/02/150211_em_vdaygifts_candle.jpg) *Maison Blanc Pink Citron 2* ***And, finally, an alternative to overpriced roses….*** Opt for a single orchid. It won’t be expected and is no less a symbol of love and strength. Plus, it should last longer and be a constant reminder of the fact that you didn’t forget Valentine’s Day! Purchased online they tend to be on the pricier side. I suggest buying at a local Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, where they can be found for less than $25. **More from Money.com:** - [Don't Make this Mistake I Made with an Inheritance](https://money.com/mistake-inheritance/ "Don’t Make the Mistake I Made with an Inheritance") - The IRS Could Audit You for This - [The Career Mistake You Don't Realize You're Making](https://money.com/career-mistake-talking-too-much/ "The Career Mistake You Don’t Realize You’re Making") ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://money.com/cheap-valentines-gifts/#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://money.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Lifestyle", "item": "https://money.com/lifestyle/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Dating", "item": "https://money.com/dating/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "10 Luxe Valentine’s Gift Ideas for $25 or Less  " } ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://money.com/#website", "url": "https://money.com", "name": "Money", "publisher": { "@id": "https://money.com/#organization" } }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://money.com/cheap-valentines-gifts/#webpage", "url": "https://money.com/cheap-valentines-gifts/", "name": "10 Luxe Valentine’s Gift Ideas for $25 or Less  ", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://money.com/#website" }, "datePublished": "2015-02-11T15:43:03.000Z", "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://money.com/cheap-valentines-gifts/" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://money.com/cheap-valentines-gifts/#breadcrumb" }, "dateModified": "2024-04-16T05:15:07.000Z" }, { "@type": "Article", "headline": "10 Luxe Valentine’s Gift Ideas for $25 or Less  ", "articleSection": "Lifestyle", "image": [ { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2015/02/150211_em_vdaygifts_trinketdish.jpg", "width": 2640, "height": 4048, "caption": "150211_EM_VdayGifts_TrinketDish" }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2015/02/150211_em_vdaygifts_boxers.jpg", "width": 225, "height": 300 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2015/02/150211_em_vdaygifts_shaving.jpg", "width": 300, "height": 221 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2015/02/150211_em_vdaygifts_candle.jpg", "width": 196, "height": 300 } ], "author": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Farnoosh Torabi", "url": "https://money.com/author/farnoosh-torabi/", "@id": "https://money.com/author/farnoosh-torabi/#author", "image": "https://img.money.com/2014/05/140530_bio_author_torabi.jpg?quality=85&w=190&h=190&crop=1", "email": "farnoosh@farnoosh.tv", "sameAs": [ "https://x.com/FARNOOSH" ] } ], "publisher": "https://money.com/#organization", "datePublished": "2015-02-11T15:43:03.000Z", "description": "You don't need to spend a lot to show that special someone how much you care.", "abstract": "You don't need to spend a lot to show that special someone how much you care.", "@id": "https://money.com/cheap-valentines-gifts/", "inLanguage": "en-US", "dateModified": "2024-04-16T05:15:07.000Z", "wordCount": 462, "keywords": [ "affordable gifts", "boyfriend", "cheap", "cheap gifts", "Dating", "gifts", "girlfriend", "husband", "Love and Money", "presents", "Valentine", "Valentine's Day", "wife" ], "about": [ { "@type": "Thing", "name": "Lifestyle", "sameAs": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifestyle" ] }, { "@type": "Thing", "name": "Dating", "sameAs": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dating" ] } ] } ] } ```