No one’s going to balk at receiving a dozen roses on Valentine’s Day. But what if you or your loved one finds this traditional gesture a bit…corny? Is there a rule against buying your true love something that’s quirkier, funnier or even more functional?
Just because stores are chock-full of chocolate assortments and heart-hugging teddy bears doesn’t mean you have to go the sentimental route. In fact, there are scores of gifts that might better suit your relationship. To help you find the best gift for your Valentine, we rounded up nine Valentine’s Day gifts that aren’t super cheesy, but still very thoughtful.
The 10 Best Non-Cheesy Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him and Her
— Editors’ Pick —
Theragun Mini
Don’t you wish you could gift your special someone massages all year round without spending a fortune? That’s the beauty of gifting a Theragun massager from Therabody. This Theragun mini is designed to decrease muscle soreness and fatigue, release knots and tension, advance recovery, ease pain and discomfort and overall increase one’s mobility and motion. Plus, the miniature size makes it light and easy to take on the go and use anywhere, like the gym right after a nice workout and stretch. It comes with three different attachments to offer a wider range of customizable treatments. If your Valentine is always complaining about tension or sore muscles, this gift is a no-brainer. Now through Feb. 15, score up to 25% off a gift they will love during Therabody’s Valentine’s Day sales event. Plus, activate 11% cash back when you shop with RetailMeNot to add more savings.
Price: $149, $199 at Therabody
Nostalgia Tabletop Indoor Electric S’mores Maker
You two don’t necessarily need to go camping to get the experience of making s’mores. The Nostalgia Tabletop Indoor Electric S’mores Maker is affordable (certainly cheaper than driving out to the woods and building a fire) and allows you to make s’mores in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Purchase includes two stainless steel forks for roasting and four trays to store marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers in. Before you buy though, make sure to head over to RetailMeNot to check out the latest Amazon coupon codes, which includes a discount of up to 30% off on select purchases.
Price: $27.99 at Amazon
SöMN Kömforte Dual Zone Comforter
Sharing a bed can be complicated, especially if you and your partner have differing needs for warmth. What do you do when you require a thick comforter to stay cozy, while your significant other needs a lighter covering to stay comfortable? If this is your struggle as a couple, this dual-zone comforter would make a great Valentine’s Day gift.
One side of this comforter is filled with 300 grams of luxury microfiber, while the other side has half the amount, at 150 grams. It’s also hypoallergenic and comes in two sizes, queen and king.
Price: $134.99 (for the queen size), $149.99 (for the king size) at Amazon
VGAzer Levitating Moon Lamp
There’s just something about the moon that makes people think, “That’s amoré!”
From “Moon River” to “Blue Moon” to “Claire de Lune,” many romantic songs have been penned about that giant, starlit rock in our sky. So for Valentine’s Day this year, you might consider giving your true love the moon. This levitating moon lamp introduces a magical aura to the atmosphere—much like the real thing.
This six-inch, glowing, spinning moon is suspended in the air through electromagnetic induction. It boasts a soft LED light comes that can be changed to different colors 16 colors with the included remote control. If you don’t have the budget for a floating moon, you can buy a more affordable glowing moon that sits on a wooden stand.
Price: $75.99 at Amazon
Uncommon Goods Lovebox Spinning Heart Messenger
A message in an ocean-tossed bottle—or a love letter sent through the mail—is an old-fashioned gesture. But neither is very practical in this day and age. This love note box offers a modern way to open your heart to a loved one who’s far away. Inside the box is a screen that will display the messages you send on your phone via an app.
When the box receives your love note, a red heart spins around on the outside to alert your loved one that there’s a message inside. It’s much more romantic than getting a text on their phone, don’t you think?
Price: $100 at Uncommon Goods
LEGO Roses
These LEGO flowers are a fun, creative alternative to a traditional bouquet of roses one would get for Valentine’s Day. Not only that, but they’ll also last longer than flowers and serve as a reminder of your love every time your partner looks at them while at home.
This LEGO build kit contains 120 pieces that you can assemble ahead of time yourself, or together as a couple. The end result is two 10-inch roses that will stand upright in a vase.
Our advice? If you can swing it, get more than one set; the bigger the bouquet, the bigger the impact. This Target promo code, which offers 20% off select orders, may help with that.
Price: $13.49 at Target
Star Wars Darth Vader Galactic Love Bouquet
Star Wars fans will get a big kick out of this unique paper flower bouquet, which is playfully mixed with Darth Vader and storm trooper heads, in addition to flowers. The bouquet also contains funny little messages like “Together we can rule the galaxy” and “Come to the heart side!” These “flowers” are 10.25 inches tall by 7.5 inches wide.
Price: $26 at Lovepop
Uncommon Goods 100 Movies Scratch Off Poster
Movie buffs will have a lot of fun finding new films to watch with this unique, scratch-off poster (it certainly beats googling “what’s good on Netflix”). Your partner can scratch off each movie after watching it, making it a fun way to commemorate the time you two spent discovering a new flick.
While we can’t guarantee that you two will love every movie on here, you both will definitely end up becoming well-schooled cinephiles when the chart is complete.
Price: $15 at Uncommon Goods
Lucy Sui Heart-Shaped Glass Mug
Your daily cup of coffee or tea will feel much sweeter when you drink it from a heart-shaped mug. This double-walled glass mug gives the allusion that your tea is actually a liquid heart that’s floating elegantly above the table. The mug can hold eight ounces of liquids and has been designed to keep your beverage hot while the exterior stays cool. An added bonus? It’s dishwasher safe.
Price: $12.90 at Amazon
TokyoMilk Dark Eau de Parfum
Bulletproof is a stunning, smokey unisex scent that’s a complex blend of teas, coconut, cedar and ebony woods. One reviewer says Bulletproof “smells like you were lured into a sexy spider-lady lair and you don’t want to leave.”
OK, sure, perfume is a traditional Valentine’s Day gift to some, but this decidedly not-sweet bottle from indie perfume brand Margot Elena isn’t going to alarm your “hates everything cute” loved one.
Price: $49.40 at Amazon
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