Itās that time of the year again when couples all over the world would typically be exchanging flowers, chocolates, and having a romantic dinner out at some posh restaurant.
But for the seasoned veterans of love, the week leading up to Valentineās day can be a stressful one as we wonder, āWhat the h*ck do we get them this time?ā.
Thus, we have put together a list of Valentineās Day gift ideas based on the five love languages so you can take the guesswork out of gifting.
Do note that the price is just a suggestion. You are free to use the principles of the gift idea and spend more on your gift if your budget allows for it.
TL;DR: Valentine’s Gift For Him And Her Below $50
Acts of Service (For Him)
Valentine’s Chocolates, Cookies, or a Cake
Instead of buying yet another premade valentine’s day chocolate for your significant other, why not make it yourself and show just how much you love them.
As they say, the best ingredient is love.
If you’re at a loss on how to make Valentine’s Day chocolates, here’s a quick 5 minutes recipe.
You’ll need:
- 1/2 cup cacao powder (~$14)
- 1/2 cup virgin coconut oil (melted) (~$13)
- 5ā6 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (~$5)
- Heart-shaped (or other fun shapes) chocolate mould (~$3).
Steps:
- Mix together all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl with a whisk or blender.
- Pour the mixture into the chocolate mould and place it into the freezer for 2 – 3 hours.
- Take them out, and place them into a cute container!
Cost: $35
Acts of Service (For Her)
Breakfast in Bed
Aside from the day-to-day acts of service, if you’re into cooking, you could surprise your partner with a sweet gesture by serving them breakfast in bed!
All you need are ingredients and a recipe for Poached Eggs with Parmesan and Smoked Salmon Toast.
The ingredients are not too expensive either:
- Four 1/2-inch-thick slices of sourdough bread, each slice cut into four 4-by-1/2-inch rectangles (~$4 – $8 per loaf)
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing ($7.60 for a 500ml bottle or about $0.07 for the amount needed)
- 32g freshly grated Parmesan (~$5 for 150g)
- 57g thinly sliced smoked salmon, cut into 8 long strips ($6.95 for 75g)
- 4 large eggs (~$0.80 for 4 eggs).
Cost: $18.80
Physical Touch (Both)
Having a love language that’s physical touch goes beyond just being touchy.
Instead, creating meaningful physical interactions is what your partner might be looking for!
Go on an Ice Skating Date
Aside from the usual hugs and kisses that couples exchange, consider going out on an ice skating date!
You’ll never know if your date might just fall for you all over again.
Even if both of you can’t skate, figuring out how while holding hands and supporting each other will make for a good experience.
If both of you own a pair of inline skates, consider going out on a free skate date as an alternative.
Cost: $14 per pax (The Rink)
Learning How to Play an Instrument Together
For all the musicians out there, you could try to teach your partner a musical instrument if your partner has expressed his/her interest in the past,
You’ll have a fun time laughing at their newbie mistakes while honing their musical skills.
Price: Free (or the price of your instrument)
Buy Them Bedsheets to Cuddle
This goes out to those who have kids and just want to spend some alone time at home!
Cuddling is certainly one of the most intimate interactions you can have with your partner.
If you’re going to have breakfast in bed already, why not switch up the bedsheets that you’ve purchased for them to show how special they are to you!
Price: $29.90
Quality Time (For Him)
Go For a Coupleās Handicraft Workshop
Nothing spells quality time quite like a couple’s handicraft workshop.
From candle making to pottery and even forging your very own rings, you can indulge your partner with some great quality time and have a souvenir to commemorate it too.
Here are some options:
| Activity | Where | Price per pax |
| Candle Making | Scent Supply’s 45min Build A Candle Experience | $34.90 |
| Wallet/Leather Crafting | Crafune | From $39.65 |
| Painting | Cafe de Paris | $25 |
| Splatpainthouse | $46 | |
| Terrarium | Sppfy | $38 |
Quality Time (For Her)
Put Together a Picnic
When the weather’s great, instead of having an expensive valentine’s dinner, it can be a great change of pace to bring your date out for a picnic with all-out good vibes!
A well-thought-out picnic experience can probably give your relationship a boost as both of you are set on a romantic date.
What’s even better is that if you’re not a good cook, you can always have food delivered!
Price: $20 – $30
Quality Time (For Both)
A Year of Us Card Game
This is a gift for either one of you and is most suitable for couples at any stage of their relationship.
These cards are made to encourage couples to learn more about each other and could be played over a year!
If things have remained stagnant for a while, make use of the relationship conversation starters to find out more about your and your partner’s relationship expectations, and make attempts to resolve any existing conflicts.
The game is made up of:
- 52 sets of questions and activities (One set for every week in a year!)
- Nine different themes
- 10 conflict resolution cards to help couples navigate disagreements
- A unique love token.
This could also be a good way to wind down towards the end of the day or date.
- Cost: USD30 (~SGD39 to SGD42)
- Where to buy: A Year of Us
Receiving Gifts (For Him)
Compile a Scrapbook With Your Best Photos and Memories Together
For those who enjoy taking photos together, compiling a scrapbook filled with all the sweet moments you had together as a gift would be a cheap and meaningful Valentine’s day gift.
You can easily get a scrapbook for $4.50 at Spotlight and print out photos for $1 – $10 depending on quantity.
As a bonus, if you’ve kept movie tickets from your dates, handwritten notes or other sentimental items, you can add them in as decorations.
Cost: $10 – $30
Receiving Gifts (For Her)
Gift a Personalised Night Light
Not DIY-savvy? You can still brighten up your partner’s day with gifts like a custom night light.
Not only is it a cool work of art, but it is also useful as a decoration in their room.
Just remember to order these as early as possible due to processing and shipping times.
Price: $25 – 35
Of course, there are plenty moreĀ meaningful gifts under $30 you can consider for Valentine’s Day.
Words of Affirmation (For Him)
People with words of affirmation as a love language tend to value verbal acknowledgments ranging from compliments to words of appreciation.
There are many ways to express beyond just communicating verbally!
You can write a card, a letter, or leave notes around to show him your love, encouragement and appreciation throughout the time you have spent together.
Cost: Free to $10
Words of Affirmation (For Her)
Curate a Spotify Playlist or Go Old School and Gift Bae a Mixtape or CD
What better way to express your feelings with words than through songs?
If your partner has yet to create a couple’s playlist with you, this Valentine’s Day would be a great opportunity for you to curate a Spotify playlist with all the songs that describe your love.
For those who want to take it a step further, you can even go old school and get a mixtape or CD with all those lovely songs as a gift to them.
Price: Free
Words of Affirmation (For Both)
Reasons Why I Love You Notebook
This is for those who want to do more than just curate a playlist!
If you’re the creative type and the pen is your weapon of choice, writing down how you feel about your significant other will never get old.
After all, words are still one of the most powerful tools.
Get a notebook with a big ‘Reasons Why I Love You’ and writing them down might just help to bring your relationship to the next level emotionally as you’re reminding them why they are special.
- Price: $15+
- Where to get: Etsy
Write a Note, Recite a Poem or Even Sing a Song
Get creative with how you want to express your love!
Better yet, if you have a knack for singing, compose a song and perform for them. It’ll definitely be a Valentine’s to remember!
Price: Free
Closing Thoughts
If you’ve yet to find out what your partner’s love language is, now’s the time!
With these ideas based on the five love languages, we hope that you’re filled with inspiration for your next Valentine’s gift.
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