Ryan and I love celebrating Valentine’s Day but we’ve never been into expensive gifts or overly elaborate date nights. We like to keep things simple but still enjoy doing a little somethin’ somethin’ for the other person to make them feel loved and special on Valentine’s Day. Hopefully today’s blog post will appeal to those of you in a similar boat!
Ryan and I usually do something we’ve dubbed our “Valentine’s Day Mission” where we will split up for an hour or two at a local mall or outdoor shopping plaza and shop for fun and unique budget-friendly gifts for each other, usually under $30 or so. We’ll then meet up to exchange our gifts over dinner or a special homecooked meal and it’s always so much fun! I’m not sure our Valentine’s Day Mission will be possible on a Tuesday night with a toddler’s bedtime looming but I highly recommend it for anyone out there looking for a unique way to celebrate in a fun and inexpensive way. It was always a blast!
For those of you who may wish to spread a little love to your significant other, friends, family or children tomorrow but are currently scratching your head trying to come up with fun ways to show you care, below you will find a quick roundup of some Valentine’s Day gift idea posts I’ve shared on the blog in the past with lots of last-minute ideas that will hopefully help you come up with something that will make someone you love smile tomorrow!
Valentine’s Day Ideas: Last Minute + Easy to Assemble
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
From date night idea jars to baked “stud muffins” and homemade lip balm, this blog post contains a roundup of ideas that will appeal to those looking to say “I love you” to partners, family and friends alike!
Date Night In Gift Basket
I assembled this gift basket for Ryan for Valentine’s Day last year since we were new parents and had no desire to dress up and leave the comfort of our house. It was the perfect gift for a couple who loves nothing more than cuddling up on the couch in a cozy pair of pajamas with good food and good wine. (<— Me and Ryan 100 percent!)
Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Perfect for the procrastinators out there! From thoughtful and creative cards to easy-to-assemble treat boxes, this post has a handful of customizable ideas you can put together even if you’re short on time.
Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day Ideas
A roundup of creative budget-friendly Valentine’s Day gift ideas, perfect for those who love to get a little crafty (and those who don’t)!
Valentine’s Day Crafts
This was the first Valentine’s Day-related post I shared on PBF back in 2012 and it features a few of the homemade Valentines I’ve created for Ryan over the years.
Inexpensive Date Ideas
This blog post includes a handful of budget-friendly date ideas for the couple who enjoys sharing a fun experience together rather than exchanging gifts on Valentine’s Day.
Question of the Day
What is one of the most memorable gifts you’ve given or received on Valentine’s Day?
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