Inexpensive Valentines Gifts

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Inexpensive Valentines Gift Ideas: Romantic Gestures for under $20

Is there such a thing as an inexpensive Valentines gift? Of course there is, but if you don't want to look cheap it might take a little thought. After all, they say that the best things in life are free, but in our society we have become used to measuring affection by the price of the gift.

But do not despair! If you can't afford the diamonds or the shiny gadget that you wish you could buy for your loved one, you can still say 'I love you' in any number of ways.

After all, it is the creative, romantic gift ideas that are remembered long after the expensive trinkets may be forgotten. Here are some thoughtful, romantic and cheap Valentines Day ideas to help you out.

Give Yourself

A Book About You

Here is a thoughtful gift that will let someone know how special they are to you. This mysterious looking black book is full of searching questions about every aspect of your life: your likes and dislikes; your hopes and ambitions; your deepest secrets and wildest dreams.

Full of easy to complete checklists and fill-in-the-blanks, you can share as little or as much as you like. Of course, you many need to explain yourself if you leave ominous blanks...

This is an ideal way to demonstrate your trust in someone else and a desire to get to know them better. It makes 'getting to know you' fun and paves the way to deep and meaningful conversations.

Either buy one to complete and give to your loved one, or get a couple and agree to fill them out and exchange afterwards.

If you've been together a while, test your knowledge of each other by guessing what each of you wrote!

All About Me

Amazon Price: $6.22 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

Amazon reviewer Katie R. commented:
I gave this to my boyfriend for valentine's day. He loved it! I filled out all the questions with the answers that I would put in there. He learned alot!

Give Words of Love

A book about what he or she means to you

Not everyone is a poet, but there are other ways to tell someone how much you love them that will mean just as much. This fill-in-the-blank book is filled with prompts to help you express all the things you love about that special somebody.

With its original and playful questions, checklists and blanks, this book should be fun to fill out as well as a joy to receive. A wonderful way to capture your most special memories of your time together. Perfect for couples who are spending time apart, but just as much fun to remind someone you see every day just how much you treasure your time together.

Also an ideal gift for anniversaries, weddings, engagements... or just to say 'I love you' any time.

What I Love About You

Amazon Price: $4.50 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

Amazon reviewer A. Shoemake commented:
I got this to give to my boyfriend and filling it out was so much fun. There are still many pages to go but, I let him read it. He said it was a very touching gift and he was so greatful that I thought enough of him to do something like this book.

Other Books You Can Complete

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Give Special Memories

Capture your love in a themed photo frame

If you can find just 3 photos of special times together, you can create a personal and touching gift.

There are so many possibilities with this 'Live-Love-Laugh' photo frame. Match each photo to the word below it. Or use each of the 3 photos to show a different time in your relationship or your lives. (If you have been down the road a while, perhaps a photo of you as a dating couple, one of your wedding, and one of you further down the road of life...still in love.)

Keep it just for pictures of the 2 of you or, if you have children or pets, include them in one or more of your pictures. Or make it unique by placing the picture of your loved one (in the center, over the word 'Love') between romantic images such as a beautiful photograph of a red rose or something personal like your names in the sand.

The only limit to this one is your imagination!

Malden Live-Laugh-Love 3-Picture Wood Frame, 2-by-3-Inch, Black

Amazon Price: $15.11 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

This frame takes three 2x3 inch photographs.

Our Love in Images

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Give Something Sweet

Be a sweetheart with sweet heart-shaped treats

These cute cupcake cases in a heart shape are just one option you have for spoiling your loved one. It's easy with a heart-shaped mold. Just bake, then decorate with pink frosting or add your choice of pretty decorations. You could use marzipan to add some love hearts or add an initial in a different color.

Cupcakes are easy and inexpensive to make, but you can als make a full size cake using a heart-shaped cake pan, or go for heart-shaped waffles or cookies.

If he or she doesn't have a sweet tooth, there are all kinds of savoury options too. Try a heart-shaped pizza or poached eggs for a different way to express your love!

Tovolo Silicone Heart Cupcake Molds, Set of 8

Amazon Price: $8.00 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

The reusable cupcake molds are made from silicone -- just place directly on a cookie sheet to bake.
Set of 8 heart-shaped molds: 4 red, 4 pink.
Dishwasher safe; oven safe to 600 degrees F.

Making Heart-Shaped Food

An inexpensive valentines gift that is so sweet

Find heart-shaped food ideas here: from cookies and cakes to a fantastic heart-shaped pizza!
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What Would You Like for Valentine's Day

Your ideas for a special day

Do you have any inexpensive Valentines gift ideas to share?

  • survivoryea Jan 18, 2012 @ 9:40 pm | delete
    Best Valentines gift is the love and happiness of my family - I wouldn't say no to a nice dinner out though!
  • OrganicMom247 Oct 28, 2011 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    Nice ideas! Especially liked the cupcakes think they are a romantic treat!
  • christinsword Sep 8, 2011 @ 6:02 am | delete
    I'm happy just to be thought of. Happier still to get a gift
  • lasertek Jan 27, 2011 @ 3:18 am | delete
    I'm not picky. Gift or without, I'm okay with that. Sweet greetings from my wife & children would make my Valentine's day a happy.
  • WordCustard Jan 28, 2011 @ 2:46 am | delete
    Sounds good to me! Having your loved ones near is what really counts.
  • MiaBellezza Jan 4, 2011 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    I'm happy to get just about anything!
  • WordCustard Jan 5, 2011 @ 3:21 am | delete
    Fingers crossed you get a nice surprise then!
  • JaguarJulie Jun 4, 2010 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    How about a big hug and a kiss?
  • WordCustard Jun 4, 2010 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    Can't argue with that! :)
  • Rewards4life Apr 8, 2010 @ 3:44 am | delete
    Great inexpensive gift ideas. I'm lensrolling this lens to my valentine's day lenses. Thanks for sharing!
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