24 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for a New Partner that Strike the Perfect Balance
Hit a sweet note with these just-right gifts.
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Valentine’s Day is here, and that means it’s time to line up a gift for your significant other. The task can be challenging even if you’ve been together for years, but it is especially fraught when you’re celebrating with a new partner. Holiday gift-giving gets a whole lot easier once you have had a few occasions to set the expectations.
But if you’re in the early stages of a relationship, we’re here to help. It can be difficult to strike the right balance on your first Valentine’s Day as a couple. If you go too small, there might be hurt feelings. And a big gift may cause confusion about the relationship’s status. We hand-picked 25 just-right gifts that set the perfect romantic tone on February 14.
If you’re looking for a date night activity or something to do after dinner, try out this fun game! It includes 150 questions across 3 categories: Match, Best, and Me or You. Play 1:1 between you and your significant other or teamed up against couples. Answer questions like which celebrities would we cast to play us in a movie? And who could go longer without using their cell phone? It comes with 150 cards, 2 dry-erase boards, 2 dry-erase pens, and 2 cleaning cloths.
A new piece of jewelry is a classic gift idea for Valentine’s Day! An initial necklace is the perfect nod to your budding relationship. Get the initial for her first name and your first name to make the perfect gift she can wear every day.
We’re all fans of Legos around here, and if you and your partner love to put them together, then I have the perfect date night idea for you! Gift them this Icons Flower Bouquet Building Set and work on it together.
Valentine’s Day is during the depths of winter—why not gift her something she can cozy up in? This faux fur blanket has become a bestseller on Amazon due to its similarities to other viral blankets that cost twice as much. The best part is the ultra soft faux fur is on both sides of the blanket so she’ll always be wrapped up in the smooth, soft material. It’s perfect for a V-day movie night!
Some of us love opening up a heart-shaped box full of chocolates, while others may prefer something like beef jerky. This box comes with 14 savory, seasoned beef and pork stick flavors like Habanero, IPA, and Maple Bourbon.
A vintage-style photo strip always looks so cool, but sometimes they can be hard to come by. Now, you can upload your photos and create one on Minted. They will even print it, frame it, and ship it to you!
Everyone loves M&Ms, but custom M&Ms really make a for a fun gift. Customize your own with a unique message and photo in this Valentine’s-themed tin!
A nice leather dopp kit is an impressive gift to give him for Valentine’s Day. Crafted from fine Italian leather, this bag has a spacious main compartment for all his essentials, plus a zippered bottom compartment including eight elastic holders for smaller items. Whether he’s on the go a lot of just needs some help keeping his things together, this will be such a cool gift.
Everyone is obsessed with Jellycats these days, including us. Gift her something soft and cuddly she can hold on to like this Blossom Cream Bunny!
If you don’t follow Carissa Stanton on social media, aka, broccyourbody, you’re missing you on some seriously delicious recipes. The two of you can give cooking together a try with her bestselling cookbooks that include some fun and unique recipes as well as the classics.
What woman doesn’t want flowers for Valentine’s Day? I’ve ordered bouquets from 1-800 Flowers so many times and they never disappoint! Pick between hundreds of different designs, sizes and more. You can also have them scheduled to deliver at the time that works perfectly for her schedule for the best surprise.
How about a little breakfast in bed? Or breakfast for dinner? Gift them this cute heart-shaped waffle maker and use to whip up some delicious goodies!
Don’t let date night grow dull. This deck of cards has 40 different ideas that are easy, doable, and different than what you’re used to! Every card includes helpful clues so you know what you’re getting into: at-home dates, out-and-about dates, and even budget-friendly dates. Start scratching to reveal what the night entails!
Ranger Station is one of my favorite fragrance brands. Not only are the candles always lit around my house, but my husband also wears the colognes and always gets compliments! Gift them this popular discovery set that includes the bestselling scents Leather + Pine, Oakmoss, Santalum, Tobac + Musk, Sandalwood + Bergamot, and Two Trick Pony.
If baking isn’t your thing and you don’t have time to run by the local bakery, let Baked By Melissa save the day. Despite being shipped in a box, Baked By Melissa cupcakes are some of the best I’ve ever had! Not only do they look beautiful and are totally on theme for the holiday, but they ship in freezer bags and frozen liners so they arrive incredibly fresh and delicious for you and your loved one to enjoy.
Give her something sweet to wear that reminds her of the love you two share. The Ari Heart necklace from Kendra Scott is such a classic and a bestseller!
Viral gifts like this have become so popular! Do them a funny favor and put a photo of your face on these custom pajama pants. It’s a fun reminder of your love and also a humorous way to say I love you.
Celebrate the cute and coziness of Valentine’s Day with a new pair of slippers. Gift her this bestselling pair of Ugg slippers that she’ll love slipping in to on chilly mornings or when she’s hanging out around the house.
Let’s take it back to where it all began. If there’s a special place where the two of you had your first date or you have a certain “spot” you love for date night, why not make something special out of it? Get custom, hand-drawn illustration of a shop, bar, café, pub, or restaurant. It can be personalized with the business name, established date, or a custom message – making it the perfect keepsake!
Impress them with Cupid’s Variety Pack from New York City’s beloved Milk Bar. If you don’t live in the city and can’t get the bestselling goodies, no problem—they ship! This tin comes with a variety of 9 different truffles, a variety of four bestselling cookies, and once slice of Milk Bar Pie that put them on the map! You’ll both be ready to dig in.
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