I remember my first boyfriend and my first valentines day like it was yesterday, me dressed in red & him with red roses, beautiful card and heart shaped chocolates. We didn’t go on a date per say it was kind of gift exchange type of date as I was only 12 or 13, I had written him a card and decorated my heart out ..aaah the good ol’ days of hand written letters.. nostalgia moment right there.
Things have moved on since then, nowadays we are at an advantage with so many options to choose from. We can go naughty or simple good old fashioned dinner date or what I like to call the ‘up and coming eat at home kinda date‘. Call me old fashioned but I do love the idea of a loved one cooking for me instead of spending money (though I am not averse to it). It’s more personal and more romantic I think if your partner or yourself cook a meal (even together), set the table and enjoy yourselves. Valentines like other celebrated holidays we give gifts of sorts and today I wanted to share with you some gift ideas for your partner and also one or two for yourself (yes I give myself gifts too).
Flowers – Flowers are a must for Valentines, your lady friend, mamma or auntie will appreciate these big time.
Teleflora – Arrive In Style – $38.66, 14.95 shipping – Available at FlowerShopping.com
A Spa Experience Gift Basket – I love spa baskets, you can never go wrong with these especially with busy mamma’s who would love to just have a few minutes to themselves and indulge.
Hydro? Luxury Spa Experience Gift Basket – $29.95, See Site shipping – Available at GiftTree.com
Chocolates (Artisan Truffle Box) ~ I love chocolates big time for me it doesnt even have to be Valentines but for some reason they always taste better on Valentines just like my mamma’s christmas chicken tastes better than chickens she cooks throughout the year.
GourmetGiftBaskets.com – Artisan Truffle Box – Hand Dipped 18 pieces 13.5 oz. – $29.99, 10.95 shipping – Available at GourmetGiftBaskets.com
Personalised Gifts ~ Jewellery
Nothing says I love you, appreciate you than personalised gifts. Call me crazy but I live for personalised gifts, they somehow have a way or warming my heart and break through any ice.
Infinity Love Ring
Dazzling Rock – 0.05 Carat (ctw) Sterling Silver Round Diamond Ladies Infinity Love Swirl Wedding Anniversary Ring – $49.00, Free shipping – Available at dazzlingrock
Heart Locket
PicturesOnGold – Sterling Silver Always In My Heart Heart Locket – $49.95, 4.95 shipping – Available at PicturesOnGold.com
Personalized Sentiment Bracelet
Personal Creations – Personalized Friend Sentiment Bracelet – Friendship Gift – $14.99, 5.99 shipping – Available at Personal Creations
Naughty (but fun) Gifts
Toxicfox is an online store that sells the best valentines gifts, both cute/naughty and the cheesy & fun ones. I was happy when Toxicfox sent me some cute valentines gifts which I can not stop staring at. The items are from the cheesy & funny selection and they really are cheesy & funny.
Naughty Weekender Kit (Sexy Fun All Weekend long) £9.99 ~ I am keeping this one for Valentines day but wanted to share the contents.
Spend a whole weekend getting up to all sorts of naughty mischief with your partner and this sexy kit.
• Includes massage oil, candy and a sexy spinner game!
Make Mine A Double (Lip balms) £3.99 ~ I am so in love with these lip balms so far the Cherry Brandy is my favourite, isn’t the name just the cutest & naughty? When I first saw them I thought maybe just maybe they have some dirty martinis inside but nope am not that lucky. Duo pack of rejuvenating lip balm flavoured after the tastiest beverages known to womankind.
- Twin pack of Cherry Brandy and Gin & Tonic flavoured lip balm.
Three Eye Masks (Private Time, Not Tonight & lashes) £7.99 ~ I laughed so hard when I saw these eye masks, they are just the cutest on the market. Check out the inscription on each even the lashes speak volume. Send him the message without ever saying a word!
• Pack of 3 gorgeous eye masks
• When you’re not in the mood – or just being a tease!
• Elegant, sexy designs.
The lovely people at Toxicfox are offering A July Dreamer readers offer 10% off voucher code – TFLove. This will work until the 15th of Feb and works on all valentine’s day categories (apart from 3 For 2 as this is already an offer).
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links provided by Postpresso. I was sent the items from Toxicfox to help facilitate this review, no other forms of compensation were received.Regardless, all opinions expressed in this post are my own and I was not required to write a positive review but an honest one.
Ayana Pitterson says
Great ideas here! The spa experience, I AM ALLLLL about! I am not a big V-Day person, but won’t mind these as some surprise gifts throughout the year.
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Jessica Angeles says
I am all about the classic flowers and chocolate!
Lana @ The Truth About Blondes says
I like this list! However, I am totally anti-valentines day. I just feel like for me, I’d rather feel my husband’s love all the time, than have him force it on a holiday. That being said, when he does surprise me with flowers that day, I have to get all giddy, it’s a must. I LOVE FLOWERS. HA!
Erica Bodker says
I hardly ever get anything for V-Day just because we don’t do much for it. I do think however that I would really like a gift or two haha. I truly think that all gifts are good gifts and “most” men put a good amount of thought into it.
Michelle Hwee says
This is a great list of V-Day gifts! It really is just around the corner! In just about 2 weeks, it’ll be over before we know it! This is a great list of gift ideas. I love that it is a great variety and that they all have different prices which is great. Thanks for sharing this, reminds me to get a move on and order my gift for my mom already!
Mia Myrabev says
Thanks Michelle appreciate that.
Anita says
Great list to get in the Valentine’s mood! I sure would love that ring…
Mia Myrabev says
Thanks Anita
Ashley Servis says
I love how you showed many different ideas for different types of people. I love the necklace.
Mia Myrabev says
Thanks Ashley, wanted to give my readers options
Holly Higgins says
My husband and I definitely go the homemade at home route. He has done things like hide kid valentines all throughout my stuff so I would find them as the year went on, a jar full of piece of paper with the reasons he loves me, homemade paper flowers…the list goes on and on!
Mia Myrabev says
He sounds like a keeper hun I can only dream of such lol. Thanks for sharing and I too love the homemade meal more
ahealthier fitterme says
Funny, hubby and I do not make a big fuss about Valentines day.. I have made him coupons for the last 2 years that I secretly hide so that he does not use them lol
Mia Myrabev says
hahaha you are crazy why hide them but hun i think whatever works for you both is the right thing to do.
Lauren says
These are such cute gift ideas for V-day!! I also love when my husband cooks for me…it just takes off so much stress!! I’m going to suggest to him that he get me a spa gift basket this year…I like that idea!
Mia Myrabev says
I think it is so romantic having a home cooked meal and definitely suggest the spa day just to relax and enjoy some me time
Rosie says
Great list of gifts. I am not really a Valentines person at all. But I love your ideas. Thanks
Rosie x
Mia Myrabev says
Thank you Rosie
Chelley Martinka says
Love the infinity ring! I am hoping hubby gets me a necklace with my Dad’s signature on it.
Mia Myrabev says
awww that would be gorgeous am sure
Jennifer Juro says
Oh my goodness I love that infinity love ring it is
beautiful!!! Great list of Valentine’s Day gifts. The Toxicfox box looks like a fun gift to
give (or box to get!) for any Valentine’s Day weekend!
Mia Myrabev says
Absolutely i love this weekender kit its so funny, cheesy but yet romantic too. I too love the infinity ring
Chelsea Thom says
I love, love, love Valentine’s Day! It’s the one day every year that my husband brings home flowers and I love treating him to something as well. This year I’m going to get him a couple CDs and a gift certificate to a massage. Love your ideas as well!
Mia Myrabev says
Thanks Chelsea, I am sure he will love the massage and CDs, wonder what flowers he will bring you this year
Sara-Jayne Jones says
Body candy?! Ha ha! What on earth is that? Is it like chocolate spread? I love cheesy gifts at Valentine’s day since I’ve been in labour twice in the past four years on Valentine;s day! The romance is kind of sucked out of that day by birthdays and flashbacks 😉 Love your list though – can you hint at my husband about the infinity ring? 😉
Mia Myrabev says
hahahaha oh dear I can only imagine, maybe this year you could have a spa day or have him cook a meal. The body candy is to be ‘spread on your partner’ and be enjoyed lol
Cheryl J. Moses says
This is a HOT list! I would be in heaven with everything on this list. I’ve never been a big V Day fan, but I can never pass up jewelry, chocolates, or flowers. I’m hoping to get a spa gift this year. Fingers are crossed 🙂
Mia Myrabev says
hahahaha I think i want a spa gift at least once this year and not only on v-day any day is welcome
Jeanine says
I need to figure out what to do for my hubby this year. Our wedding anniversary is on the 8th and then Valentine’s is the 14th so I would like to do something for both. He asked what I wanted and of course I haven’t a clue. I love this jewellery you posted especially that heart locket! So beautiful!
Mia Myrabev says
Congrats on your upcoming anniversary and you could do something at home together – cook a meal together and watch a movie or go for a walk (weather permitting)
Lindsay says
Great gifts! I just got my boyfriend a little keychain that says “love you more” on it 🙂
Mia Myrabev says
awww thats so romantic and cute am sure he will love it
Cherri Littleton Megasko says
My husband and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day, but you have a bunch of really great gift ideas here. I especially like the set of three sleep masks – too funny! (And for me, diamonds are always a welcomed gift!)
Mia Myrabev says
hahaha hun diamonds are welcome here too and yes these three masks are just hilarious i love them
Kelly says
Wow, this is a whole range of gifts! My hubby and I don’t exchange but it’s still fun to read about all the choices!
Mia Myrabev says
Maybe this year you could grab him something just as a surprise and see what happens
Rebekah says
Great roundup and ideas!! Thank you for sharing!
Mia Myrabev says
Thanks
Erica Bodker says
For me as long as he puts some though into the gift i’m good. Although you can never go wrong with jewelry right?
Mia Myrabev says
Definitely never go wrong with jewellry
Ashley Brewer Applegate says
Oh my gosh, totally miss the nostalgia of hand-written everything, too! Love those friendship bracelets you featured. One year I got my grandmother one for her birthday, and it turned out almost every woman in my family had it personalized differently! Mom, grandma, sister, etc.- they are great quality and can be worn as an easy everyday accessory 🙂
Mia Myrabev says
Personalised products go a long way dont they? I having a nostalgia just thinking about hand written letters
Katie says
These are such great Valentine’s gift ideas! We’ve done all sorts from romantic restaurants to dinner at home to weekends away. Last year I had a gorgeous bunch of roses and a card with yummy heart shaped chocolates waiting for me when I got home. He’s told me to clear my diary this year so I guess we’ll see!
Katie <3
Mia Myrabev says
oooh I wonder what his got planned, do share my dear Katie lol
Alycia says
what a fun post. great ideas! 🙂
Mia Myrabev says
Thanks Alycia
Brenda says
Ohh! Fantastic gift choices! I’m quite excited for Valentine’s day!
Mia Myrabev says
Thanks hun, I am slowly warming up to the excitment
Karissa Ancell says
These are some great gift ideas.
Mia Myrabev says
Thanks Karissa
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
I like the naughty weekender kit. I think I am ready for Valentine’s day!!
Mia Myrabev says
hahaha me too, I can not wait for this little kit to be put to good use
Shannon Peterson says
I love those eye masks! Thanks for the great ideas 🙂
Mia Myrabev says
Sure thing Shannon
Mandi Kane says
Those eye masks are super cute. I want.
Mia Myrabev says
Go check out their website they are only £3.99
Charlotte Crow says
I couldn’t agree more on the cooking-in date. Especially when you do it together! It’s more intimate and gives you the chance to make more memories. I am already looking forward to my flowers and chocolates on Valentine’s Day. I hope you enjoy yours too!
Mia Myrabev says
Absolutely, I think we aim to make the best memories possible. I hope you enjoy yours too
Kimberly Bonham says
These are all great gift ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Mia Myrabev says
Thanks hun
Chelsie Carr says
Those eyemasks are hysterical! I love them! Thanks for sharing! My husband and I usually go out to dinner and watch a movie-we keep it low key, but he always buys me flowers. 🙂
Mia Myrabev says
Aint they just, cracked me up. I love watching movies on V-day and just snuggling up
Shipra Taneja says
Great gift ideas. For us, it’s a low-key holiday just spent in togetherness. 🙂
Mia Myrabev says
Thanks hun, dont think i have ever had a valentines day holiday but would be cool though
Kyla Currier says
I love Valentine’s Day but my boyfriend and I don’t do much for it. We go to a nice dinner and just hangout together!
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Mia Myrabev says
I think spending time together is what its about so you guys ‘hanging out’ sounds perfect