Valentine’s Day sneaks up on me every single year! I don’t know if it’s because it feels like I’m not over Christmas yet or if it’s because I’m desperately awaiting Spring, or what, but it seems to catch me off guard. Not only that, but it’s also the start of a new year and we’re on fire trying to pay off our student loan debt as fast as we can. In other words, we’re not really wanting to spend a ton of money, but we still really want to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Here’s how we are going to do Valentine’s Day gifts on a budget.

VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS ON A BUDGET

MAKE A PLAYLIST.

One of my favorite Valentine’s Day gifts on a budget is to make a playlist. Remember the good old days when you’d make a mixed tape or burn a CD of your favorite songs for the person you were “going out with?” You can still capture that by creating your own playlist of favorite love songs or songs that remind you of your valentine. If you’ve already got the music, this gift is completely free! Otherwise, just a few dollars to download some songs. It’s sure to be a hit!

BLUETOOTH TILES.

One of my personal favorite Valentine’s Day gifts on a budget are these bluetooth tiles. Your valentine can put these onto his or her keys, wallet, or anything else they have trouble keeping track of. Simply ring the tile so you can find whatever it’s attached to. It also works in reverse, so if you lose your phone, you can ring your phone from your tile! 🙂 I feel like this product was created for my household.

AT HOME SPA NIGHT. 

One of mine and Danny’s favorite things to do for each other is throw an at home spa night. We’ll grab face masks, cucumbers for our eyes, and facial lavender spray. I’ll paint my nails or toe nails, and we eat treats and then if it’s not TMI, we give each other massages ha. It’s SO cheap, good bonding, and just all around a fun night! Perfect way to spend a cheap Valentine’s Day.

PERSONALIZED PAIR OF SOCKS. 

Another favorite among my Valentine’s Day gifts on a budget are personalized pair of socks. Show the one you love that you really love them by putting your face on his  or her socks. Hahaha. I don’t know why but I just really enjoy the idea of my face on Danny’s socks. You could also put your pet, kids, or anything else your valentine would love on them.

WRITE A LOVE NOTE. 

If you are really looking for cheap but awesome Valentine’s day gifts for your valentine, simply write a love note and let them know how you feel! Remind them of happy times you’ve had together and all the reasons why they are your valentine. Nothing could be sweeter!

A PHOTO OF THE TWO OF YOU. 

Print off a small favorite photo of the two of you so your valentine can stick it in his/her wallet and think of you throughout the day. It costs only pennies, literally, and will surely bring a smile to his/her face.

WALLET.

Speaking of wallets, another great idea for Valentine’s Day gifts on a budget is to grab a minimal wallet, like this Thread Wallet. They come in tons of masculine and feminine designs and you could even get matching ones! Danny and I both use Thread wallets– we love them!! Only $15!

BLUETOOTH SPEAKER.

Every couple needs a good bass intense, bluetooth speaker to have dance parties with. For about $25, you can give the gift of good music!

SCARF/HAIR ACCESSORIES

For the lady in your life, you could grab all kinds of cute hair accessories. She’ll love them and they are oh so cheap! These scarves cost less than $10 for 4!

JOURNAL

Another among the fun Valentine’s Day gifts on a budget is a journal. I like the idea of a journal because it is so intimate and personal. I think this one is cute and it comes in masculine or feminine styles aka good for him or her.

POPSOCKET

If your valentine is into Popsockets, they make a perfect cheap Valentine’s Day gift. They’ll be reminded of you every time they pull out their phone and if they are anything like my valentine, that is a lot!

A PLANT

Another idea for a Valentine’s Day gift on a budget is a plant! I mean part of me can only imagine Kate Hudson on How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days crying over her love fern, and then the plant lover in me thinks that is actually the PERFECT gift idea!

There you have it! Plenty of Valentine’s Day gifts on a budget so that you can celebrate the one you love even if you are on a debt free journey like we are.

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