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This post is all about the best Valentine gift baskets!
Valentine’s Day is often portrayed as a silly, commercial holiday. However, I have always found it to be a great occasion to really show your partner (and why not? other family members/loved ones) your care and thoughtfulness. After all, the day of love is not so much about cookie bouquets or decadent chocolates but more so about celebrating the special people in your life.
The perfect way of doing this is replacing foregone gifts with more curated presents. Regardless of the budget you have available, forget a standard Valentine’s Day chocolate gift basket and consider designing a more customized piece. Unique Valentine’s baskets show that you went out of your way to pick individual items the recipient would love. Think of their favorite hobby, a passion you share with them, or simply small things they have been wanting for some time. The possibilities are truly endless!
In this post, I have put together a selection of 48 items for a total of 6 Valentine’s Day gifts baskets. From the perfect Valentine’s Day basket for him to fun gadgets for a homebody partner, I hope these ideas will give you all the inspiration you need to get to February 14th ready to surprise your significant other!
Building The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift Basket
Before jumping right into our Valentine’s Day Gifts, I think it can be useful to do some planning. After all, in the wise words of Taylor Swift, “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Especially if you’re shopping for an extra special gift at the last minute, setting some high-level goals and objectives is the best way to save yourself plenty of time and money down the line.
These are some questions I would encourage you to reflect on before committing to any specific purchase:
- Does your partner love very sentimental gifts – think love notes, red roses, and an adorable plush bear – or do they usually prefer practical items they can use every day?
- Are you planning on gifting a Valentine’s basket alongside some grand gestures? What’s the context of the gift exchange? Should it impact the content of your present?
- If they have a sweet tooth and you plan on including food, do they have any allergies you may not be aware of? You don’t want to buy a high-end box of chocolates they won’t even be able to eat!
- What budget are you comfortable with? Depending on how much you want to spend, you can play around with the ratio of bigger items to filler pieces like candies or flowers. In the post you will find plenty of ideas for those larger presents, but the smaller things are just as important!
The perfect gift should keep into account all of these factors. With your answers in mind, let’s explore a a variety of Valentine’s Day gifts your significant other will absolutely love!
Valentine Gift Baskets: The Boyfriend Edit
When it comes to Valentines day gift baskets for him, I like to mix some more practical items with gadgets or accessories they wouldn’t usually invest in or upgrade themselves. I think these pieces will work with most lifestyles, making them perfect for everyone from college students to older men.
If you know your boyfriend/husband also loves gourmet snacks, make sure to add to your baskets a sweet treat like a selection of creamy chocolates or some specialty chips with fun dips. He’ll love the final result!
Valentine Gift Baskets: The Girlfriend Edit
This Valentine’s gift basket is all about affordable but very cute finds. From custom jewelry and a best-selling fragrance to the most chic AirPods case and a useful travel pouch, these items are perfect for the girly girl in your life. You could also select one or two pieces and turn them into special little Valentines favors for your best friends or a Galentine’s dinner!
Valentine Gift Baskets: The Self-Care Edit
Nothing says “I love you” more than a spa gift basket. This thoughtful gift idea will equip your significant other with all the spa gifts they need to unwind, relax, and take a moment for themselves. Bonus points if you also slip in there a coupon for a couple’s massage or a spa weekend.
As someone who is always looking for an excuse to have a lovely night in, this is one of my favorite, unique Valentine’s Day gift ideas. You could even turn this into a fun couple night. Ultimately, the season of love is all about that – spending some quality time cherishing each other!
Valentine Gift Baskets: The Foodie Edit
If you’re putting together a foodie basket, you may be tempted to stuff it with some traditional gourmet treats like Ghirardelli chocolates, heart-shaped cookies, chocolate truffles, or a cookie cake. However, I think you can approach this theme in a more creative way.
Forget about pre-made gift towers and gift them instead a combination of gadgets and accessories they will be able to enjoy for a long time to come. Special mention to the Emotional Support Pickle, who can be there for them while you’re gone, and to the Restaurant Review Logbook that will become a staple of date night.
Valentine Gift Baskets: The Decor Edit
As the owner of a Home Decor blog, I felt particularly qualified to come up with a home design-themed romantic Valentine’s Day gift. All these pieces are pretty neutral in terms of style, meaning that they will work in most homes. They are also incredibly affordable for how amazing they look.
Of course, if you decide to include the vase, make sure to choose the perfect bouquet to go with it!
Valentine Gift Baskets: The Homebody Edit
Last but not least, here is Valentine’s gift baskets, ideas that any homebody will love. From fun – but sedentary – activities to the ultimate must-haves for cozy loungewear, the only downside is that they may never want to come out with you again.
I would also suggest including some delicious treats to accompany you both in the upcoming reading and Netflix sessions that await you for the rest of winter!
To Conclude
This post was all about the best Valentine gift baskets!
Valentine’s Day gift baskets are customizable pieces that can allow you to get creative with your Valentine’s gifts. Whether you’re going all in with a delicious gift for a foodie or are looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day Gift for your homebody boyfriend, these are so many ways for you to surprise your significant other!
Remember to set a budget ahead of time and include both some larger Valentines day gifts, as well as filler pieces like commercial candies or chocolates. As you design your Valentine’s Day Basket also make sure to keep in mind any special needs in terms of dietary requirements your partner may have.
Lastly, spend some time exploring the vast collection of Valentine cards available in stores and online to find the perfect background for a sweet message. After all, the best gifts always come from the heart!
Happy Valentine’s Day – I hope you have an amazing time celebrating all the love that surrounds you! 🩷
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