Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Nontraditional Giftee

Is gift-giving one of your love languages? If so, we understand how fun yet stressful it can be trying to find the perfect gift. 

Here are 14 gift ideas that will charm your Valentine, Galentine or both.

1. Frères Branchiaux Candle Co.

This Washington, DC metro area candle company was created by three young siblings: Ryan, Austin, and Collin. Their vegan soy candles are hand-poured and available in an array of fragrances that will bring joy to your giftees for weeks to come.

2. Ultimate Ears WonderBoom 2 Wireless Speakers

A set of Bluetooth speakers may not be the most romantic gift, but it’s one of the most thoughtful. These speakers are both affordable and portable; the compact, waterproof design allows your giftee to take it anywhere, including the pool!

3. Tea Drops

With Tea Drops’s ultimate tea sampler, your giftee gets nine assorted, individually-wrapped teas in a variety of caffeinated and caffeine-free flavors to make Valentine’s Day enjoyable with every steeped sip.

4. Cuddle Clones Custom Pet Socks

This is the purrrfect gift for people who love their pets, especially when they see the adoring face of their cat or dog looking up at them every time they wear them. 

5. Personalized Animal Notecard

Handwritten notes never go out of style. For the pet lover whose pet is their world, this is a great way to pen pleasantries on behalf of their pup and family.

6. Love You to the Moon and Back Beaded Picture Frame

Not sure how to say “I Love You?” This picture frame will do it for you! Find the perfect 4x6 picture that speaks to the engraved text and it will surely swell their hearts to the moon and back.

7. Love Beauty and Planet Hand Cream

Give the gift of roses every day with this supple hand cream. Murumuru butter and rose glow lotion is not only fragrant, but also good for your hands and the planet.

8. Just Add Ice Anthuriums

Chocolate is great, but if you want to give something that lasts and has zero calories, consider gifting a potted plant like an anthurium. Its vibrant colors are good for the soul, especially on those cold, gray winter days.

9. Mini Orchids

Consider asking “Will you be my Valentine?” this year with an orchid. They come in standard or mini size, are easy to care for, and even easier on the eyes. 

10. Promptly Journals: Loom Couples Journal

Connect and strengthen your commitment with this unique approach to journaling and couples’ therapy. This journal has one year's worth of writing prompts, relationship quotes, and connection tips to ensure you fall even more deeply in love.

11. The Adventure Challenge

It's THE perfect nontraditional gift for your Valentine or #BestFran. This memory book and instant-camera keepsake combo encourages adventure and captures the year’s most beautiful memories.

12. Our First Date Map

First dates are special. Now, you can map the location of your first date and display it in your home. This artwork will be a conversation piece and a sweet reminder of where it all began.

13. Picnic Basket

Whether you’re lunching at the beach or having a glass of wine in the garden, your picnics will be even more Instagrammable with this wicker picnic basket. 

14. Nostalgia Table-Top Popcorn Maker

Movie night will never be the same with this popcorn maker. Settle down to watch the new season of Bridgerton with some buttery, movie theater-quality popcorn.

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