Real romance isn't about the amount of money you spend or picking out the biggest bouquet of roses. It's about showing that you pay attention to her complaints, know what she likes, and appreciate what she does for you by gifting her something that makes her life easier. (Doing long distance? Go here.)
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A wicker picnic basket
Best for cottagecore girlies
When is a picnic basket, not just a picnic basket? When you load it up with goodies and whisk her away to a daytime date, of course. This insulated wicker option is adorable and comes fully loaded with service for four, plus a waterproof blanket in coordinating blue gingham.
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$64.99 from Amazon
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New gear from adidas
Best for getting comfy
Whether her idea of letting off some steam involves running 26.2 miles or settling in for a movie marathon on the couch, the lady in your life will be just as comfortable wearing these straight-leg pants (with pockets!) from adidas. And as a bonus for you, tons of styles are 25% off for a limited time when you shop in the adidas app and use the code EXCLUSIVE.
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A tricked-out massage chair
Best for relaxing
Whenever we encounter one of these chairs in the wild — like at the nail salon or the airport or (true story) our kid's favorite indoor trampoline park — we spend at least part of the time fantasizing about what it would be like to have one in our house. Make that dream a reality with one of these handsome recliners from iRest, which also has a coupon code to save you some $300.
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$2,199 from Amazon
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Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState stainless steel tumbler
Best for the trend worshipper
The season's hottest accessory right now is — checks notes — these insulated water tumblers from Stanley. (Just ask TikTok.) Get the trendy gal in your life one of these coveted containers so she can hydrate in style. (We're partial to this purple "orchid" color ourselves.)
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$45 from Amazon
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An indoor garden
Best for those with green thumbs
An AeroGarden makes for a fun, fairly easy gardening project, even if her place doesn't get a ton of natural sunlight. She'll also get delicious homegrown herbs and veggie all year — a real "gift that keeps on giving" scenario.
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$164.95 from AMAZON
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Seasonally appropriate cookware
Best for the cook
Name one thing more adorable than a heart-shaped dutch oven — you can't. While you may have seen the Le Creuset version on your FYP, this pick from Drew Barrymore's line is much more affordable, and is still great for your sweetie to cook and bake with to their heart's content.
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$45 from WALMART
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A fuzzy pair of slippers
Best for those who like comfort
No more crawling into bed and sticking your cold feet under your partner's legs. With the UGG Fluff Yeah Slide, you'll be toasty, warm, and cozy as fluff from top to toe.
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$99.95 from AMAZON
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The Apple Watch Series 8
Best for the lady who appreciates tech
Even people who "don't want an Apple Watch" still kind of want an Apple Watch. She can stay in touch 24/7 with iMessage and social media notifications on its always-on display, sync it with AirPods for streaming, and use it as a fitness tracker.
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$399 from AMAZON
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A weighted blanket
Best for the cuddler
Having someone to sleep next to is great, but it makes the nights of sleeping alone exceptionally torturous. She'll appreciate the company of a weighted blanket to help her sleep and keep her anxiety at bay, as people have found they mimic the oxytocin-releasing sensation of being cuddled.
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$49.99 from AMAZON
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The Amazon Echo Show 8
Best for the ultra-busy lady
With the help of Alexa and the eight-inch screen (a happy medium between the five-inch and 10-inch), she can make hands-free calls, get recipe videos, watch Hulu while cooking, set alarms, control smart lights or thermostats, and more.
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$129.99 from AMAZON
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A personalized star map
Best for an extra sentimental person
If you're looking for a gift that no one else has, a personalized star map of a special day from your relationship is a safe, super romantic (albeit corny) bet. The artist will create a canvas of how the stars in the night sky were positioned on that specific day.
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$23.99 from ETSY
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Something cute and useful
Best for the person you just started dating
No one has ever been disappointed to receive a Baggu bag (fact check pending). These reusable bags are adorable with tons of design options, functional and washable, won't cost you too much, and are easy to tote around literally anywhere.
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A heart-shaped succulent
Best for the plant mom
You love her. She loves her plant collection. It works out. This hip gift is the Hoya Kerrii Plant, nicknamed the Hoya Heart due to its heart-shaped leaves. The waxy plant feels like a succulent and is potted in a tiny, precious two-inch pot. It only needs to be watered every three to four weeks and is pet-friendly.
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$68 from THE SILL
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A travel jewelry box
Best for the jewelry hoarder
As a society, we've accepted that necklaces conspire to tie themselves in knots when we're not looking. It's even worse when traveling — unless they're organized with Mejuri's travel jewelry box. Inside, you'll find hooks for necklaces, holes for earrings, and a pocket for rings. The leather exterior can be monogrammed for free.
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$78 from MEJURI
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A massage gun
Best for the lady who needs to relax
Whether she's sore from leg day or has an achy back due to chronic pain, introducing her to a percussion therapy gun is the next best thing to taking her for a daily deep-tissue massage. These devices beat deep into muscles to repair fibers and enhance blood flow, both of which are crucial in relieving pain and for post-workout recovery. The Hyperice Hypervolt is currently one of the best and quietest on the market.
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$399 from HYPERICE
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Valentine's Day gifts from Kay Jewelers
Best for a classic gift
Decided that you do want to go the jewelry route? Better make it perfect. Thankfully, Kay Jewelers has plenty of beautiful picks for you to choose from, including pink/red gems, 14K pieces, watches, couples' styles personalized with your names or initials, and much more.
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A refrigerator for skincare
Best for skincare aficionados
Not only is it just refreshing to apply moisturizer that's been chilled, but it also turns out that facial products have a much longer shelf life when kept between 45 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. A mini-fridge is also an easy overflow space for a cabinet that's already full.
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$59.95 from URBAN OUTFITTERS
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A contemporary diamond ring
Best for the lady with dainty style
How to do diamonds without it looking like a gaudy engagement ring 101: Aurate. This millennial brand has gotten love for its fair prices and minimalistic take on fine jewelry. All of the gold is 100% recycled and sustainably handmade in NYC, and all of the gemstones are sourced from family-run establishments around the globe.
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$620 from AURATE
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A silk pillowcase
Best for feeling pampered
Slip pillowcases are 100% pure silk, which is often recommended by dermatologists and hairdressers for its breathability and softness on skin and hair. Your lady can enjoy anti-aging skin benefits, longer-lasting blowouts, and fewer split ends when she lays her head on this cloud — it's so dreamy, you'll want to steal it for yourself.
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$89 from NORDSTROM
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A Winc wine subscription
Best for the wine lover
Wine isn't only for special occasions. If she’s the “don’t talk to me before I’ve had my wine” type, gifting a delivery of wine every month is a no-brainer. Winc Wine subscriptions are super customizable, catering to casual and refined palettes based on the wines you like (or don't like) in every box. Monthly boxes start at just $13 per vino.
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$39 from WINC
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The newest iPad Pro
Best for the creative lady
Working ladies need a badass sidekick that can keep up with their lifestyle. She’ll be psyched to have the new edge-to-edge 11-inch iPad Pro and Apple's most advanced tech accompanying her, especially if her projects involve drawing or graphic design (just throw in the Apple Pencil). It weighs one pound and lasts for 10 hours on one charge, so working on the train is a go.
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$799 from AMAZON
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A gold-dipped rose
Best for the mushy lady
Generic gold jewelry or flowers are expected gifts, but combined? Mind blown. The Forever Rose is a real rose dipped in 24K gold that won't wilt like a real bouquet. It's the rose that will stay with her forever, just like your love. Low-key mushy, high-key sweet. (It's also available in silver and platinum.)
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$99.95 from AMAZON
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Dyson's Supersonic Hair Dryer
Best for the lady with long locks
If it seems like she cares about her hair more than she cares about you sometimes, Dyson's high-tech hair dryer will have her on cloud nine. Its magnet technology and temperature sensors help prevent burning and allegedly dry hair twice as fast as traditional dryers.
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$429.99 from DYSON
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Bath bombs from Lush
Best for the self-care enthusiast
Aesthetically pleasing bath art? Hypnotizing smells? Soft skin? She'll love these. The fizzing balls of soap offer relaxing, anxiety reducing fruity or floral scents, and ones from Lush have an extra hint of brand clout. There's even has a curated section for sexy V-Day products — this one is "Sex Bomb."
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$7.95 from LUSH
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A luxury vibrator
Best for the sensual lady
Bae deserves to feel good even when you're not around. Lelo is known for futuristic luxury sex toys, and the best-selling Gigi 2 and its curves are ideal for targeting the G-spot. It's designed for solo pleasure, but you can totally use it when you're together, too.
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$149 from LELO
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An MVMT watch
Best for the minimalistic lady
These classy watches are guaranteed to be all over her Instagram feed, as well at the top of her "need" list. MVMT's multiple affordable collections allow you to really home in on a style she could wear every day: Choose from several different faces and an assortment of metal finishes.
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$105 from MVMT
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An Ipsy subscription
Best for the lady new to glam
When she's a selfless queen, indulging in makeup for herself is probably her last priority. Ipsy can act as her personal shopper and stock her collection with monthly boxes of makeup, skin, and hair products. She'll also have the option to reserve a spot for Ipsy's Glam Bag Plus, which gives $120 worth of products for $25/month.
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$13 from IPSY
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Long distance touch lamps
Best for a long distance relationship
Let her know you're thinking of her in real time with long distance touch lamps. After each person connects their lamp to WiFi, they'll sync up, and a quick tap sends a message to the other. A touch to one lamp will make the other light up, adding a warm, cozy glow to her room and her heart.
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$220 from FRIENDSHIPLAMPS
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A nameplate necklace
Best for girly girls
The iconic name necklaces made popular in the '90s by Carrie in Sex and the City are hot again. A must-have for any jewelry obsessive, it'll become her go-to piece that goes with everything. Choose from silver, gold, or rose gold, as well as countless style options. You could even get both of your names to kick up the thoughtful factor.
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$54.95 from AMAZON
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Sugarfina love letter candy tasting box
Best for the sweet tooth
Forget the box of chocolates from the drugstore and get your honey this fancy candies tasting box instead. Each little love letter has a cute message, followed by a corresponding treat. From “You’re a Peach" with peach Bellini gummies to “Love You a Latte” iced vanilla latte candies, there's a sweet treat here for every candy lover (and if you're lucky, maybe she'll share).
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$42 from SUGARFINA
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The Lululemon Reversible Mat
Best for yogis
If your girl is better at downward-facing dog than most other things, she definitely deserves a high-quality yoga mat. This Lululemon one is a dream for every pose, and is non-slip for sweaty classes. It comes in a few different colors, too, so match it to her favorite leggings.
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$88 from LULULEMON
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A special meal or dessert from Goldbelly
Best for foodies
Does your girl want to travel the country to eat all the best food? Goldbelly has meals and desserts from tons of famous bakeries and restaurants and they'll be delivered right to your door. The Valentine's Day-specific dessert collection starts at $10.95, so you won't have to splurge too much to get your lady a fun foodie gift.
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$29.99 from GOLDBELLY
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A signature scent
Best for classy chicks
There's nothing more romantic than picking out a signature scent for your partner to show that you're thinking of them. This Chanel perfume has notes of grapefruit, quince, rose accord, and white musk. If the lady in your life loves a fruity-floral scent, it's a great go-to.
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$146 from SEPHORA
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A magic brush
Best for the follically challenged
If you live with your girlfriend, or if you've traveled together, or even if she's just stayed over, you probably know that her presence in your life comes with quite a bit of hair shed. Enter the Tangle Teezer, a wet hair detangler that will minimize breakage so she has thicker, healthier hair and you have an unclogged shower drain.
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$14.99 from AMAZON
Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers essential home tech like vacuums and TVs as well as sustainable swaps and travel. Her ever-growing experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.
Leah graduated from Penn State University in 2016 with dual degrees in Sociology and Media Studies. When she's not writing about shopping (or shopping online for herself), she's almost definitely watching a horror movie, "RuPaul's Drag Race," or "The Office." You can follow her on X at @notleah or email her at [email protected].
Nicole Cammorata is the Executive Commerce Editor at Mashable, where she helps to guide shopping coverage site-wide. A longstanding fan of the TLC show "Extreme Couponing," she gets a little thrill every time we help our readers find a great deal and put money back in their pockets. (Take that, retailer behemoths!) During her time at Mashable, she's built out the Shopping team from its inception, overseeing the development of our daily deals stories and the expansion into hands-on testing and buying guides. The thing she's most proud of though is the team she has built, helping journalists grow and develop over the course of her nearly eight years here and empowering writers and editors to lead our coverage in ways that get bigger and more ambitious with each year. She received a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University and an MFA in fiction writing from The New School. She lives in Maine with her husband, their two young children, and a backyard full of flowers.
