Top 5 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas (That Aren’t Chocolate, Flowers or Jewellery)

Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift that comes from the heart, not from Hallmark? Try these ideas on for size...

1. Organise an adventure

Plan a fun or exciting experience to share with your loved one. This could be anything from a weekend getaway, to a day of sightseeing in your local area, to finally making a reservation at that restaurant you’ve both been wanting to try for ages. In addition to the warm fuzzies generated during the experience itself, your significant other will adore how much effort you put in to spend quality time with them!

rear view of woman and man holding hands while walking along footpath

2. Book into a class together

Learning something new together is a surefire way to fill the mushy memory banks. Whether you join a cooking class, a yoga session, or one of those paint nights that are all over Groupon, you’ll definitely expand your skillset with this one. If you’re on a tight budget, you could even cook your beloved a scrumptious dinner before taking a class of your choice with Professor YouTube in the comfort of your own home.

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3. Get matchy-matchy

Nothing shows the world you belong together like wearing matching t-shirts! Check out the dozens of designs at Heart Tee Art for ideas – there’s bound to be SOMEthing you both love, right? Books… coffee… music… travel… sport… gaming… brains…? But if not, getting different designs that both include a big red heart still sounds pretty Valentine-y to us!

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4. Design a scavenger hunt

Crafting the clues to give your crush their very own scavenger hunt is a surefire way to delight and impress. It could be funny, sentimental or challenging… written in code, rhyme, invisible ink or plain old English... limited only to your creativity – or how close to the last minute you’ve left it. The final prize awaiting your loved one’s successful completion of their mind-bending mission is up to you!

brown envelope containing card with image of person holding red heart

5. Make your own coupons

Here’s another budget-friendly and enduring favourite: designing coupons for your beloved to redeem at a time of their choosing. The delights awaiting them upon redemption could be anything from a massage, to some uninterrupted “me time” (non-primary-caregiver parents take note!), to an “I get the final word in this robust discussion” trump card. Just think… what would your beloved appreciate most of all?