Valentine’s Day is this Friday, which means we’re fully in last-minute-shopping territory. If you’re still looking for a thoughtful gift that doesn’t cost too much and will arrive in three days, I’ve found a few dozen options. At this point, you’ll mostly have to stick to retailers like Target, Nordstrom, and Amazon — all of whom offer fast shipping options. Right now, everything I’ve found below should still arrive before Friday, February 14, but shipping times will change quickly in the next day or two, so I’d recommend buying your gift quickly.
I tried to keep most things under $100 (excluding a few excellent deals on pricier items like headphones), but my fellow Strategist writers have also found plenty of gifts under $50 and under $25 if you want even more wallet-friendly options. And if you want to see all of our picks, see all of our Valentine’s Day gifts here.
Plain red roses are fine, but this medley is more interesting! All bouquets at the Bouqs Co. are 25 percent off with our code STRAT — and most will still arrive on time.
UrbanStems is also offering 20 percent off select Valentine’s Day bouquets with code VDAYHEAT, and most can still be delivered before or on Valentine’s Day.
If you both love puzzles, get this on-sale LEGO bouquet that you can build together and keep as “décor.”
This 878-piece bonsai-tree set would be good for the couple who likes a challenge.
Nothing says “I love you” more than one pound of peanut butter and chocolate.
If chocolate is their weakness, I recommend this colorful tasting pack of Tony’s Chocolonely. It has milk, dark, nougat, hazelnut, caramel, and almond bars.
If your Valentine prefers fruity or sour candies, this variety pack of Airheads should last a while.
If they’re trying to cut back on sugar but still crave a sweet treat, Olipop’s prebiotic sodas will scratch the itch. They’re made with natural ingredients and have far less sugar and calories than normal soda, and right now, a very Valentine’s-appropriate flavor, Strawberry Vanilla, is on sale for 20 percent off.
If you’re stumped, you can’t go wrong with a nice pair of earrings. Over $100 off is a good deal on 14-karat gold jewelry hoops.
[Editor’s note: These earrings might arrive after Valentine’s Day, but they’re still a nice belated gift.]
For a more personalized approach, this gem-studded ring works as either a birthday or Valentine’s Day gift. (All the other months are on sale, too.)
For the girlfriend who loves shiny things, a diamond initial bracelet from Ring Concierge will be a glamorous addition to her wrist stack.
[Editor’s note: Select two-day shipping to guarantee delivery by Valentine’s Day.]
For the silver wearers, I spotted a few nice unisex necklaces from Tom Wood on sale at Ssense.
Since this is technically a kids’ necklace, the chain is only 16 inches long. That’s decidedly choker length, but you could always swap the chain if you want something a little longer.
Giving them the Dyson AirWrap will earn you infinite brownie points.
But if the Dyson’s out of the budget, we’ve stood behind the much cheaper Revlon One-Step blow-dryer brush for years — and it’s over half off right now.
This four-piece set of Mario Badescu face mists is especially good for frequent fliers.
Theragun’s athlete-approved muscle massager would make an excellent gift for the Valentine with an achy back or arms.
Our best overall foot massager is the ultimate de-stressing tool (and means you don’t have to give any more foot rubs yourself, so it’s a gift for both of you).
Or let the pros take care of any aches and pains. Through February 14, all gifts cards over $100 receive a complimentary $20 gift card for the NOW Massage, which has locations around the country.
For the Valentine who just needs a good night’s sleep. Be sure to apply the on-page 15 percent coupon before heading to checkout.
If you’d like to splurge a little, these over-the-ear headphones from Beats are as cheap as they were on Black Friday. I like the pink, but they also come in neutral black and blue.
The Studio Pros are a bit more expensive, but they have the added allure of being the model that tech writer Jordan McMahon named the best stylish noise-canceling headphones.
AirPods also work incredibly well, especially if you’re not sure what headphone color they’d prefer.
And for the valentine who runs, you can’t go wrong with Shokz’s bone-conduction headphones. They allow you to still hear traffic while enjoying music.
If you like to game together, Backbone is offering $30 off when you buy two of its handheld gaming consoles.
[Editor’s note: Choose expedited shipping to guarantee delivery by Valentine’s Day.]
One of our favorite Valentine’s Day gifts under $25 is this status-y tumbler from Yeti. It’s even cheaper in this (quite seasonally appropriate) wine-red shade.
These stylish glasses might inspire a cocktail-testing date night.
Sorry, but gifting tea lovers another box of English Breakfast is boring. But they’ll appreciate this transparent teapot that’s great for admiring their brew while it steeps (especially when paired with blooming flower tea).
The valentine who likes to cook will appreciate a pre-seasoned carbon-steel pan like this one. (It’s a gift to you, too — more homemade meals to enjoy together.)
Something for the stoner Valentine (that they won’t mind leaving out).
[Editor’s note: Choose express shipping to guarantee deliver by Valentine’s Day.]
If their current wallet is ripping at the seams, might I suggest this handsome, under-$50 leather option from Fossil?
I would gladly accept these Neapolitan-esque sneakers as a Valentine’s Day gift.
Appease the kids on your gifting list with this set of Bluey figurines.
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