17 Jan Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas That Support Small Businesses
What can I say? I’ve never been a big Valentine’s Day person.*
Maybe it’s the boredom from interminable quarantines or just the quest to mark time (because what else is going on amiright?!), but this year I’m feeling the desire to fill my home with all the red heart and sparkles that I can find!
If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day — or Galentine’s Day — or Singles Awareness Day — or any other holiday check these awesome gift ideas that I’m totally loving right now.
What I also love about these Valentine’s Day gift ideas is that most of them are from independent craftsmen and women — small business owners. Gah – I love supporting entrepreneurs!
*I say that but, when I was single, I definitely tricked a guy into taking me out on Valentine’s Day.
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Valentine's Gifts for Him
Artist-Designed Valentine’s Card
Star Wars fan or not, this card is great!
Engraved Leather Wallet
I love the thought that every time your loved one goes to pay for something they’re reminded of how much you love them! What a cool gift idea! And there are multiple engraving options (the front, inside left or right, and back).
Custom Leather Dopp Bag
Perfect for the casual traveler or the road warrior, this sturdy leather dopp bag will hold all of his grooming products and be with him for years to come. Consider adding this Men’s Essential Grooming Set from Kiehl’s to really do it right!
Personalized Whiskey / Bar Set
I love bar carts with all the essential cocktail supplies and these monogrammed glasses and decanter set will really up your man’s mixology game.
Old-School View Finder
Is this the perfect Valentine’s gift idea?! Send them the pictures you want your loved one to see — maybe it’s cute couple pics, tasteful sexy pics, or — sure, pics of your baby — and they add it to the Viewfinder deck.
The New Echo Dot
We have the older versions all over the house and I love them. (Now that I’ve seen how cool this new edition looks I’m angling for an upgrade!) I wake up to music I choose, get my customized news stories in the morning, timers when I’m cooking, and Headspace playing while I wind down at the end of the day.
Start a Meaty Romance
Ron Swanson fans rejoice! The Jerky Heart is a wholly-savory, hyper-sensual meat surprise of affection and flavor. 10 flavors come in the heart-shaped box: Classic, Garlic, Ghost Pepper, Habanero, Black Pepper, Root Beer, Root Beer, Habanero, Whiskey, Maple, Honey Bourbon, Sesame Ginger.
Valentine's Gifts for Her
New Beginnings
The Aurora necklace, a 14k gold-filled coin with gold-fill sunray detail, signifies new beginnings. Every piece of In Situ Jewelry is designed and handmade in their coastal California studio. I love how simple and still eyecatching this necklace is — the perfect Valentine’s gift idea!
Get a Better Understanding of the world. One country and one novel at a time.
The Alignist is a quarterly book subscription box with a lofty mission: Facilitate a deep understanding of a place, and its politics and culture, through a novel. Each box comes with an international-set novel and an accompanying “road map,” which connects the author’s words to historical facts. The road map often features Q&As with experts. Subscribers to the “Whole Box” package also get other goodies related to the book.
#RelationshipGoals Are Built on Good Communication
Whether you just started dating or have been married for 20 years, the Love Language cards have been designed to strengthen the connection you have with your significant other. How? By asking the right questions. It’s never too soon or too late to start talking to each other!
Hard AF Puzzle
We’ve gotten really into puzzles (probably along with a lot of other people). I love that it’s something fun we can work on together and, in the end, feel a sense of accomplishment from having completed it. If you’re into puzzles like us, this gradient puzzle will really test your skills!
We really love giving experiential gifts to each other and that’s why I think this is such a good Valentine’s Day gift. Since we can’t travel or go to — well, anything –this is something you can do together!
Simple & Stylish
Beautiful hammered gold earrings.
#1 Pour
Is there anything more sexy or romantic than the perfect cup of coffee? Okay — yeah, sure there is. But I’m serious when I say that the Kalita Wave makes a good f-ing cup of beans. The Kalita and I are in a long-term, committed relationship — I’ll never look at another coffee maker as long as I live.
Old Hollywood Glamour
This shit is over the top and I am here.for.it.
Valentine's Gifts for Your Bestie
Personalized Toiletry Bag
Okay, toiletry bags make up two entries on my Valentine’s gift ideas — but it’s because they’re so darn useful! I love giving people gifts that they’ll use for a long time.
Hours of quarantine fun!
This DIY kit comes with material to build the shelf, potted plants, flowers, 2 doors, vines, pots, gardening tools, and more to give a detailed and furnished feel to your tiny space. The set also includes light fixtures with tiny LED bulbs to illuminate the space!
Solarium not your thing? This seller has plenty of other 3D rooms you can build as well, like Sam’s Study, Miller’s Garden, Jason’s Kitchen, Simon’s Coffee Shop.
Ice Cream Delivery
We loved Jeni’s ice cream when we lived in Nashville — and now we can have it delivered right to our door here in Las Vegas! The company has delicious, creamy, inventive flavors — and plenty of dairy-free options as well. Try my favorite flavors: the brambleberry crisp, sweet cream biscuits & peach jam, lemon and blueberries, goat cheese with red cherries, and salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks!
Valentine's Gifts for Kids
Gigantic, Awesome Whale Light
I mean, y’all — can I puhleeze have one of these in my room?
Ear warmers fit for royalty!
DIY Bird Feeder Kit
This fun craft will get your child to explore and care for nature — all things great and small. The kit includes: Wild Bird Seeds, Assorted Animal Cookie Cutters, Unflavored Gelatin, Pre-Cut Twine, Instructions
Valentine's Gifts for Pets (and Their Parents)
Custom Pet Pillow
Get a custom drawing of your pet put onto a fun pillow! The pillowcases come in a lot of different colors and sizes as well. If you would rather have a pillow that not only has your dog’s face on it — but is a full-on cutout of him — try this custom pet pillow (it’s awesome!).
Custom Pet Figurine
There are no words. I’m ordering these of Olive and Nola Mae ASAP.
Bespoke Dinner Bowl
Handmade and stamped earthenware dinner dish. (Does not ship to the US.)
Pet Toy Basket
You’re giving the gift of organization and cuteness — it’s a win/win!
Digital Drawing (Quick & Inexpensive)
A digital drawing that you can download, print, and frame to your liking!
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