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24 Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts You Won’t See on Other Gift Lists

Collage of Valentine's Day gifts, including personalized sweatshirts, belts and temporary tattoos.

Written by Jennifer Heilbron

Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s Day stresses me out, how about you? 

It’s not that I don’t love LOVE, but I don’t love trying to figure out small gifts for my husband and kids that aren’t donuts, candy, cards, donuts, cards, candy, and did I mention donuts?! This year, I want to ditch the obvious and dive into different. I am trying to think outside the box. Well, I mean, I will still make pancakes from an actual box in the morning, but other than that—unique it is for Valentine’s Day 2024.

With this in mind, I’ve rounded up 24 gifts that guarantee delight and endless amounts of Valentine’s Day cheer!

14 Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts to Give This Year

1

I Cereal-sly Love You Bowl

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14.99

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Love and a giant bowl of cereal are at the top of the list for all things comfort. This ceramic bowl comes in 6 colors and will cereal-sly make your Valentine think of you every time they crunch!

2

What I Love About You Fill-in-the-Blank Book

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15.93

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It’s like Mad Libs for lovers! Whether you want to be mushy, sentimental, funny or even racy, this fill-in-the-blank book makes it easy to express yourself and is a fantastic keepsake!

3

Spark Romance

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9.06

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Try something new with this set of “matches,” designed to spark romance with your “perfect match.” Each match has a conversation starter or date idea to help you light the night on fire!

4

Rechargeable Hand Warmer

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23.99

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When I’m not there to hold your hand…enough said.

5

DIY Chocolate Truffle Making Kit

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38.65

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Sure, you could come home with a drugstore-bought box of chocolate, but why not take it a step further with a sweet activity to do WITH your sweetie!

6

Roman Numeral Embroidered Hoodie

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22.00

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Dying to be matchy-matchy with your lover? This might be your ticket! Love the chicness and understated coolness of the Roman numerals to mark a special date for you and your Valentine.

7

LEGO Orchids (AKA Flowers You Won’t Kill)

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42.49

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Love is blooming! This gift is for the plant lover and kid at heart in your life. You can even create your preferred “orchid” look and rebuild the stems to create new combinations of blooms.

8

Remote Control Smart Dimmer Switch

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19.95

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Not only is this practical (and solves the nightly, “No, you get up to turn off the lights… No, you…”), but this gift would be cute paired with a card with some hints of your night to come!

9

Tortilla Blanket

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18.99

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Ready for the best Valentine’s Day ever? Get takeout from your fave Mexican restaurant and cuddle on the couch with this hilarious tortilla blanket. Taco ‘bout a great date night!

10

Message in a Bottle

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9.99

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They say love is the best medicine! Each bottle is filled with 50 capsules, each with tiny, blank pieces of paper ready for you to write everything from letters of love to funny sayings.

11

Flying Butterfly Surprise

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62.95

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Now this is a surprise that will make a heart flutter! Send a box that appears to have a cake in it, but open it up and boom!!! Beautiful (paper) butterflies!

12

Hot Sauce Making Kit

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59.99

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Let’s make this your hottest Valentine’s Day gift yet! Include a card that says you want to keep things spicy this year…wink, wink.

13

Cozy Liners for Crocs

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16.98

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For keeping those tootsies toasty when your spouse takes out the pooch for an early morning walk! Isn’t a Croc-loving Cupid the best?!

14

Custom Knotted Headbands

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36.99

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These sweet (and super trendy) headbands are a cute way to let your fave girlie know she is loved from head to toe!

15

Vintage-Inspired Mirror

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24.90

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Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest one of all! Show your love just how beautiful they are by reminding them…it’s them!

16

Luxury Sheets

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219.00

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This luxury sateen 4-piece sheet set is a gift for you AND them. This brand is popular amongst influencers, and we’re certain it's the perfect way to kick off a memorable Valentine’s Day (or night)!

17

Kiss the Cook Apron

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28.00

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Having a “Yes, Chef” moment? Then this is the perfect gift for a Netflix and Chill kinda Valentine's Day…after they whip you up something yummy, of course.

18

Funny Candle

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15.99

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Been together forever? Let’s make “light” of it with this “Smells Like You’re Stuck With Me” candle. PS. This is perfect for their home office that smells like a hamster cage.

19

Morse Code Secret Bracelets

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31.80

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You already have your inside jokes and IYKYK moments, so why not swap bracelets with each other’s names written in Morse code? They’re tiny and delicate and can be ordered in almost any color.

20

Rubs of the States

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27.95

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For the grill master in your life, get them the Rubs of the States BBQ Sampler Set. You can remind your beefy boo just how much you love them by cleaning up after they make it sizzle!

21

Custom Belt

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27.00

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Whether you have your names and anniversary engraved or a funny between-the-two-of-you saying, this custom leather belt is a practical and priceless Valentine’s Day gift we are loving!

22

Custom Temporary Tattoos

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7.49

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Thinking about getting matching tattoos with your partner or bestie but still regret the Tweety bird tattoo you got in college? Yeah, you know better now. Get custom temporary tattoos instead!

23

Silk Sleep Mask

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79.00

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"Welcome to the deep sleep club" is the name of the game with this luxurious, light-blocking sleep mask. Perhaps pair it with a note about some of the dreams you have for you and your Valentine!

24

(Nearly) Lifetime Supply of Earplugs

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42.95

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Nothing says “I love you” more than a giant, and we mean GIANT, box of earplugs to save your relationship and put an end to the snoring (so much better than a separate bedroom!).

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Jennifer is a writer, mom of 3 and shopaholic. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, 3 sons and endless amounts of Amazon deliveries.

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