1. Homemade scrapbook

A framed collage page is perhaps the sweetest and most heartfelt gift you can give to your Valentine. Layering pictures of you and your love, heartfelt quotes and cute stickers makes the cutest gift. While it can be time-consuming depending on how many pages you make, it is worth it to see your partner’s reaction. The Dollar Tree has a whole scrapbook section with books, paper, tape, rhinestones and stickers. Pictures are just a few cents each to print at CVS or Walgreens and even cheaper with FedEx. 

2. The five senses 

Pairing a sign that says “Being with you just makes sense” with wrapped gifts coordinating with the senses is a creative way to surprise your partner. For sight, you can buy a movie, sunglasses or lights for their room. The smell gift can be a candle, air freshener or perfume. The taste gift is usually the easiest because you can buy their favorite snacks and candy. Headphones, a CD or a vinyl record can be the sound gift. The last sense, touch, could be a blanket, a Squishmallow or a massage gun. 

3. Game to play together 

This gift allows even more bonding in the relationship. Getting a game like We Are Not Really Strangers can help strengthen the bond you already have. There are different versions of the game including one for couples. Board games can create opportunities for quality time with your partner. Video games can be a catalyst for connection, too. It Takes Two is a game requiring cooperation and communication to complete each quest. It’s a great way to bond with your partner and work together, and it can be played on various game consoles. 

4. Clothing with your face on it 

This is a goofier gift to give, but a good one nonetheless. There are so many sites nowadays where you can put your face on any article of clothing, whether it’s T-shirts, shorts, pajamas, socks or even underwear. It’s a fun way to “claim” this person as yours. If they choose to wear the cheesy gift out in public, it can show that they want the world to know who their partner is. After all, Valentine’s Day is the best day to be unapologetically cheesy, goofy and romantic. 

5. Goodie basket 

A Valentine’s basket is an oldie but a goodie. There’s nothing wrong with the classics! Putting together a cute basket with all their favorite things is a simple and sweet way to show affection. You can get snacks, drinks, self-care items, accessories and anything else they might like. When you really know someone, the basket pretty much puts itself together. This basket, paired with a heartfelt card, can show your partner you deeply know and appreciate them. Nothing feels better than being known and understood by the person you love!