Earlier this month I updated my list of Valentine’s books for kids, and it got me thinking about how my family and I love to celebrate the day. Personally, I find it fun to shop for Valentine’s Day gifts and decorations. But the reason I really love Valentine’s Day is because it’s a great time to reconnect with your family and show your appreciation for the people you care about.
And that includes you, too! As parents, it’s easy for us to make this holiday all about our kids. For one, it is so much easier to find cute Valentine’s gifts for them. And second, it’s so heartwarming to see how excited they get.
But part of being a good parent means filling your own cup, too. That’s why I’m going to share some Valentine’s Day gift ideas for couples as well as Valentine’s gifts for kids.
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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Couples
Look for gifts that support their hobbies or interests, make their lives easier, or bring you closer together as a couple. Is there something they wish they had more time for? Can you update something they use all the time? What would make them feel heard, loved, and valued?
Here are a few Valentine’s gifts if you need ideas!
Meaningful Ideas
- Create a photo album with special memories
- Gather their favorite childhood recipes into a cookbook
- Frame a handwritten letter or fill a jar with notes of gratitude or reasons why you love them
- Fill this out: I Wrote a Book About You
- Do this together: Our Q&A a Day
Practical Ideas
- Headphones or Air Pods
- Temperature Control Mug
- Cold Brew Coffee Maker
- Subscription Service (meals, fitness, books, coffee, flowers, etc.)
- Update the Essentials (new water bottle, notebook, wallet, etc.)
Gift Baskets
- Skincare set — body wash, body lotion, facial masks, hand lotion and bath salts or shower steamers
- Plant lovers — new indoor plant, watering globes, plant mister, or plant hanger
- Treats — assorted chocolates plus their favorite snacks and drinks
- Relaxation kit — cozy blanket, candle, and fuzzy socks
- Morning essentials — new mug, coffee, mango tea (my favorite), herbal tea, gratitude journal, and crossword or sudoku book
Date Night Ideas
- A Year of Dates
- Date Night Scratch-Off Cards
- SERVD Couples - Couples Card Game
- Tickets to a concert or sporting event
- Plan a day trip or weekend getaway
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids
Here are some of my favorite Valentine’s gifts I’ve found for kids! I love to pick out a few things I know my girls will love and create personalized gift baskets. If you have difficulty narrowing it down, you can always go by this gift strategy: want, need, wear, read. Then choose one thing for the whole family to experience together.
Ages 1+
- Heart Pajamas
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Heart Pop Toy
- Heart Bear Stuffie
- Unicorn Doll
- Valentine Squishmallow
- Heart Sweater
- Heart Pillow
Ages 3+
- My First Big Book of Valentine’s Day
- Valentine’s Day Coloring Poster
- Valentine’s Day Dot Art
- Sequin Headband
- Sticker Doodle I Love You
- Pink Bow
Ages 5+
- Paint by Sticker - Love is Everywhere
- Valentine’s Hidden Pictures
- Notebook Doodles - Sweets & Treats
- Valentine’s Slime
- Magnet Men
Ages 8+
- Mad Libs - Valentine’s Day
- Word Search - Valentine Puzzles
- Dot to Dot Valentine’s Day
- Pink Heart Neon Sign
Age 10+
Cute Gift Baskets for Kids
- Rope Storage Basket
- Pink Rope Basket
- Rectangular Plastic Foldable Pink Crate
- Felt Heart Valentine's Day Basket
Valentine’s Gifts for the Family
- Chocolate Fondue Kit
- Heart Waffle Maker
- Valentine-Inspired Snack Plate
- Valentine's Day Lunch Box Notes for Kids
- Conversation Heart Sweetheart SOAP
More Tips for Gift Giving
You can use these tips while looking for Valentine’s Day gifts or for other holidays and special occasions.
- Keep a list in your phone of gift ideas, or create a secret Pinterest board for gifts
- Consider the person’s interests and hobbies — what are they always talking about?
- On the flip side, consider their dislikes and complaints — is there a problem you could help with or solve for them?
- Think about something they love but would never buy for themselves — is there something they’ve saved to a list online or saw at a store that they didn’t purchase?
- Inspire them to do something they’ve always wanted to try — could you get them a gift card or find a book, class, or related gift that would support them?
- Tug at the heartstrings — is there a special memory you can recreate or remind them of? Is there something from their childhood that they miss?
- Keep it simple — you can’t go wrong with a gift card to their favorite store and some flowers or chocolates
- When in doubt, check out Etsy or Uncommon Goods for unique gifts, or just type “gifts for [fill in the blank]” in your browser (make it extra specific by typing what they like, such as “gifts for people who like to cook.”
- Personalize a gift to make it feel extra special, or include a handwritten note that relates to the gift
- Take the time to wrap a gift, or arrange gifts into a cute basket or gift bag (and don’t stress about it looking perfect — research shows that close family and friends are actually happier with a gift when it’s not neatly wrapped!)
I hope this helps you have an easier time shopping for Valentine’s Day gifts! If you have gift ideas or gift-giving tips of your own, share them with me in the comments below.
