Valentine’s Day is just days away! For anxious planners, gifts have been wrapped and ready to go for weeks now. For the rest of us who got swept up in the beginning of the year, a little help never hurts when the day of love creeps around the corner quicker than anticipated. Last-minute shopping can trap even the sincerest romantic.

Keep the spark alive this Valentine’s Day by checking out our top last-minute gift ideas!

DIY Lifesavers

For shoppers on a budget or those who wish to put more love than money into a gift, DIY projects are the way to go. Swap the chocolates and flowers for a unique gift your partner won’t be able to resist!

• Does your sweetheart have a sweet tooth? Gift them a stunning candy bouquet made by yours truly this season. All you need is their favorite candy, hot glue, skewers, plastic foam and ribbon. This personalized gift is ready in under an hour and is sure to impress. Click here for detailed instructions.
• Make Valentine’s Day a relaxing affair by curating a bubble bath gift set! Show your partner you see their hard work by helping to ease their stress. Arrange a mini bottle of their favorite bubbly, bath salts, a candle, matches and a sweet treat they can’t resist in a cute basket. Add in a jar of this homemade strawberry sugar scrub for extra brownie points!
• While it may seem like a cliché gift idea, date night jars are a silly, fun way to extend the day of love well past Valentine’s Day! Write creative and fun date ideas on popsicle sticks to make each date night better than the last.
• Say “I love you” with DIY décor by creating homemade coasters for your loved one! Perfect for adults and children, coasters are a great easy way to add a homemade spin to your Valentine’s Day.
• A DIY gift you can create without leaving home, a mug of love is the perfect gift for the caffeine addict in your life! Write a custom message on the mug with an oil-based sharpie marker as a loving gesture and watch your valentine’s face light up. Click here for step-by-step instructions! Add a little sweetness by creating customized mug mixers. Pour melted chocolate on a silver or plastic spoon and garnish with mini chocolate chips, crushed peppermint or nuts for extra flavor.

Convenient Store-Bought Gifts

Sometimes ordering online is the easiest and quickest way to make Valentine’s Day the best one yet! With popular online shopping outlets like Amazon, ordering a last-minute gift is a worry-free task.

• Treat your partner to a weekend getaway by presenting them with an Airbnb gift card of any amount! From a cozy getaway in the mountains to long walks on the beach, the options are endless.
• Gift your partner a stunning love-themed necklace or bracelet! Amazon offers two-day Prime shipping and features a wide selection of sparkling gifts sure to impress your sweetheart.
• Give the gift of luxury by treating your valentine to a ScentBird subscription. With several subscriptions to choose from, each month your loved one will receive at least one fragrance and the first month’s gift will include a stylish case. The ScentBird collection features luxury brands such as Versace, Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga, Calvin Klein and more!
• Put a fresh spin on Valentine’s bouquets this year by surprising your loved one with eternal roses in a box. Preserved roses that last over a year, Soho Floral Arts is available for purchase on Amazon and features a stunning variety of colors, perfect for the day of love!
• Running out of creative date ideas? Sit back, relax and let Date Night in a Box do the planning! Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to turn date night from routine to unexpected. Paired perfectly with takeout from your favorite restaurant, Date Night in a Box features unique, interactive themes curated for quality time with your partner.

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