Valentine’s Day gift ideas are often the hardest to come up with for a . Men have just finished paying off their credit cards for the Christmas presents they bought just seven weeks ago or so, when suddenly they are faced with Valentine’s day gifts!
Now a complete industry unto itself, Valentine’s Day used to be a simple affair of the heart. Now, commercial pressure from the retail industry means many guys are racking their brains for cheap Valentine’s Day gifts. Men often love their women to distraction, but after recovering from the effects of the Global Financial Crisis, many guys don’t have the spare cash to indulge in those expensive gifts. No Caribbean cruise or sports car this year, unfortunately.
Here are ten great and inexpensive Valentine’s Day gift ideas that won’t break the budget.
1. Personalized Gifts
A quick search on the Internet will show you that your inexpensive Valentine’s day gift idea can come straight from the heart by getting her a “personalized” gift. This can be as simple as a card (with a poem, maybe), a t-shirt or coffee mug with your own personal message of love and/or a picture that she will treasure.
2. Flowers Direct from the Grower
Don’t spend a fortune at a fancy-pants florist this Valentine’s day, when a little effort and a drive into the countryside is all you need to go to a flower grower and get the blooms direct! This might be a bit easier in some areas than others for seasonal reasons, but hot-house flower growers are everywhere.
3. Custom Made Jewelry
Browse the local markets for handmade jewelry as a cheap Valentine’s day gift your woman will love you for. Often these will be unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that you can be sure no other woman will be wearing.
4. Reading Material
If your woman is a book worm, there are plenty of second-hand book stores offering amazing Valentine’s Day discounts this year. Have a scan of her book shelves to see what genre she likes. The Vampire sagas are still popular, but try something classic and romantic for a sure-fire winner.
5. iPhone App
Why not try a little technological spin this Valentine’s Day. Get her a funky and cheap iPhone app to while away the hours when she is missing you!
6. Movie Tickets
Women everywhere love the movies. As a bonus, most theatres run romantic comedies and other chick flicks over the Valentine’s day period, so picking a film to watch will be easy.
7. Cocktail Set
Buy her a cheap cocktail set to get the mood nice and sexy. Loosen up with some classic cocktails. Choose your ingredients carefully to ensure this stays an inexpensive Valentine’s Day idea, and not a super-expensive booze up!
8. DVDs
Nothing is better to convince your favorite lady to stay in for a night of cuddles and kisses on the couch than a romantic movie on DVD. Order a pizza, grab a six pack and settle in for a super Valentine’s Day to chill out and relax.
9. Bath Salts and Soaps
For a sexy Valentine’s Day, get her a set of sweet smelling stuff to throw in the bath. Then the two of you can get in the tub together to enjoy the true essence of romance. Maybe add a loofah for fun!
10. Picnic
Weather permitting, take your true love on a simple picnic and get back to real meaning of Valentine’s Day. Nothing says I love you like some alone time!