We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but if you’re coupled up, Valentine’s Day is mandatory. But just because you’re being peer-pressured into participating in this Hallmark holiday doesn’t mean you have to break the bank.
We know you’re already shelling out for at least one of the cliché cornerstones associated with Feb. 14 – dinner, flowers, and/or chocolate – so we are giving you permission to skimp a little when it comes to the Valentine’s Day gifts.
To that end, we’ve scoured Amazon for the best V-day gifts that clock in under $25. (And, no, a clock isn’t one of them.) Snatch up one of these inexpensive presents that’ll still make a positive impression on your special someone. Just make sure to take your time and wrap it with care so it doesn’t look as cheap as it is.
Good luck, gents. We hope you survive the most romantic day of the year with your balls and your checking account still intact.
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VDay Gifts Under 25
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Valentine's Day Mug
Show her how you really feel – with an expletive for emphasis – with this foul-mouthed mug. It affirms your love for her while calling bullshit on the whole Valentine’s Day charade. We recommend you fill it with whiskey.
Buy it here.
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SoundBot SB510S Water Resistant Bluetooth with FM Radio Speaker
Does your girl love to belt out the latest pop hits in the shower? Well, now she can do so even louder with this water-resistant speaker that suctions right onto her bathroom wall. It’s compatible for all Bluetooth-enabled media player devices, so she can cue up whatever song she’s in the mood for and get her underwater karaoke on.
Buy it here.
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Hydrapak Flux
Your girl’s gotta stay hydrated to stay beautiful, so help her meet her water-drinking goals with this collapsible backpacking bottle. It’s BPA-free, ultra-light, and features a spill-proof twist cap, making it her new BFF when she’s on-the-go.
Buy it here.
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Karma Scents Premium Incense Sticks
If you smell sex and candy in here, it might be time to light up some incense. This all-natural set includes 180 hand-rolled sticks in lavender, sandalwood, jasmine, patchouli, rose, and vanilla varieties, each with its own holder. Every stick burns for up to 40 minutes, meaning that this incense just might outlast your relationship.
Buy it here.
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Vekkia/LuminoLite Rechargeable Book Light
For the bookworm who likes to stay up late, this light will help her finish the latest hot novel without hurting her eyes. It features three brightness levels, an adjustable head, and a clip to hold it in place. What’s more, because it’s wireless, it provides a whopping 70 hours of reading time between charges. (She can save her batteries for her, ahem, other toys.)
Buy it here.
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'Risking Everything: 110 Poems of Love and Revelation'
Give the gift of the written word with this moving book of love poems. From Emily Dickinson to Robert Bly to Rumi, this diverse collection of poetry will express what you can’t seem to summon in words and will speak directly to her heart. (We almost threw up a little writing that, but it’s true.)
Buy it here.
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Body Vase
For the woman who appreciates the female form – and loves flowers – there’s this gorgeous vase that’ll be a conversation piece wherever it’s placed. Hand-crafted in a boho, minimalist style, it will add ambiance to any room, and provide the perfect vessel for the blooms you just bought her. (Because you did just buy her some, right?)
Buy it here.
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Gouda Ideas Noteblock
For the girl who loves a good pun (and needs a place to write down her “gouda” ideas), there’s this notepad shaped like a wedge of cheese. Every one of these 350 orange triangle sheets reads, “Sweet dreams are made of cheese.” If this cheesy gift doesn’t crack her up, she deserves a break-up Post-It a la Sex and the City.
Buy it here.
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Überlube Luxury Lubricant
Up your foreplay game with this bougie lube that lovers swear by. It’s unscented, flavorless, won’t stain, and doesn’t have the sticky residue most lubes are loathed for. Even better, it’s water-friendly, so you can get it on in the hot tub without drying her out.
Buy it here.
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Bullet Vibrator
Good things come in small packages, and this vibrator is no exception. It’s discreet enough for her to carry with her wherever she goes, and can be used to stimulate her nipples, clit, G-spot, or anywhere else she needs a little extra buzz. Though it’s tiny, it promises a mighty Big O.
Buy it here.
