All of the Best Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Treat your gym-fanatic girlfriend, notoriously picky husband, and more to a Strategist-approved gift.
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Valentine’s Day isTuesday, so it’s crunch time to order the perfect present for your S.O. (or yourself). Whether you’re shopping for your hard-to-impresshusband, your girlfriend who’sjust gotten into hiking, or yourpartnerwho changes hobbies more often than they change theirsocks, we’ve pulled together a master list of gift guides for all the special someones in your life.
Below, you’ll find 30 standouts from those roundups, many of which are vetted by the likes ofpop stars,chefs,beautygurus,designers, and our very own readers. We’ve also come up with longtime Strategistfavorites— some that we’ve tried ourselves and others that are consistentbest sellerson our site. And depending on how much you plan to spend on February 14, we found dozens of gifts at everypricepoint. Of course, as the day gets closer, stock and shipping times may change, and with this being the last weekend to shop (unless you want to join thereallylast-minute crowd), you’d be wise to order within the next 24 hours. Almost all the gifts on this list will arrive on time if you choose the fastest shipping option, though we’ve noted any possible exceptions. As always, if you want to stay on top of our gift coverage, sign up forour newsletterso you won’t miss a beat.
If their love language isreceivinggifts, our list of ideas under $50 will keep you on budget with 66 affordable picks. Plus, each one is available on Amazon, such as thisfestive silk eye mask, our best (less-expensive)weighted blanket, and Renata Cherlise’sBlack Archives, which is available for preorder and will arriveonValentine’s Day.Read more here.
[Editor’s note: The weighted blanket may arrive on time if you order using the fastest shipping option.]
Our edit of gifts under $25 proves that a thoughtful present doesn’t have to cost a lot. From ourtop-rated lubethat resembles an expensive perfume, to a two-sided Frank Lloyd Wright puzzle, to this delightfulmushroom-shaped nightlight, we’ve got you (and yourwallet) covered.Read more here.
There are countless ways to express your affection, but few are as timeless as a bouquet offlowers. We found25(non-bodega) options, such as a modern take on red roses, two tiny cacti, and these Asiatic lilies paired with a box ofrose tea. Best of all, each one is available to order online for delivery on February 14.Read more here.
Candyis, of course, a Valentine’s Day staple — but we think thelittle onesin your life deserve a gift that isn’t just filled with sugar. From a trio of animal-themed lip balms to patterned pajamas to this crochet kit you can use together, we found 46 fun options they’ll love.Read more here.
[Editor’s note: The pajamas should arrive on time if you use Hanna Andersson’s next-day shipping option.]
He may consider himself atechie, anoutdoorsman, agourmand, agamer, or all of the above. Whatever his hobby, we rounded up 65 Strategist-approved ideas,including this coffee-table book curated byphotographer Brian Kelleythat features more than 400 scans of National Park Service maps and brochures. Other highlights: these waterproof matches (that can evenburn underwater) and an analog foot massager he can keep under his desk.Read more here.
FromEllen Pompeo’s oil diffuser to Danny Trejo’s favoritefuzzy dice, our roundup of 54 delightful items will help you shop for her this Valentine’s Day. For a practical (and actually useful) present, go with ourbest-overall kitchen scale, which Strategist kitchen-and-dining writer Emma Wartzman calls “super-intuitive.”Read more here.
Upgrade his gym apparel with ourbest overall pair of men’s gym shorts, which he can wear for CrossFit or a six-mile run, says multisport athleteNik Karbelnikoff. If those aren’t his style, try a collapsiblechip-shot netor one of ourfavorite coffee-table books, which Strategist writer Katherine Gillespie describes as a “delectably designed photographic recipe collection dedicated to all things corn flour.”Read more here.
Regardless of how long you’ve been dating, giving a gift to your girlfriend may still feel high stakes. For themakeupobsessed, this color-adjustingblushis “extremely natural looking,” says Strategist beauty writer Rio Viera-Newton. Or shop our list of 34 picks at different price points — including ourbest fingerlike vibratorand a tiny camera that “taps into that nostalgia pleasure center of the brain,” says former Strategist tech writer Jordan Bowman.Read more here.
Husbands can be tricky to shop for, but we sourced lots (65, to be exact) ofcelebrity-and expert-recommended ideas that are sure to impress. You’ll findT-Pain’s favorite electric corkscrew, thisLou Diamond Phillips–approved heated vest, and the electric kettle classical pianistJeremy Denkowns three of.Read more here.
If your wife is serious about her bedtime routine, this wearablebooklight, ourbest-overall pajama set, and a not-too-challengingTimescrossword book — which comes recommended by formerNew YorkMagazine literary criticMolly Young— will get her ready to relax. And if not, we have 74other highly vetted gift ideas.Read more here.
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