Gifts to get girlfriend for valentines day

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• Picking out a thoughtful Valentine's Day gift for her doesn't have to be stressful.
• We found unique gifts that go far beyond the usual chocolates and flowers.
• Check out all of our Valentine's Day gift guides for even more inspiration. 

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but there's still plenty of time to find a thoughtful gift for your significant other. We've done the hard work for you so you don't have to spend weeks scouring the internet to find unique Valentine's Day gifts for her. 

We've compiled a wide range of gift ideas to suit all tastes and budgets. These options go way beyond the classics like flowers and chocolates, from a long-lasting weekender bag to experiences you can share together.

If you're looking for more gift ideas beyond your significant other, we have unique Valentine's Day gifts for everyone in your life, including gift ideas for him.

Kacey Musgraves' "slow burn" candle with the popular up-and-comer Boy Smells

"Slow Burn" Candle, available at Nordstrom, from $39

Is she a fan of Kacey Musgraves? If so, she'll doubly love this Kacey Musgraves candle collaboration with the popular startup Boy Smells. It won the 2020 Consumer Choice Candle of The Year by The Fragrance Foundation and GQ's 2020 Grooming Awards for Home Scents. It's woody and dark, with hints of smoked papyrus and amber with ginger and black pepper. Light it the next time you enjoy a night together at home.

A light kit

Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance LED Starter Kit, $139.99, available at Best Buy

Gift this to someone who wants to equip a full apartment or house with smart lights. This kit includes three bulbs that can change from white to a range of colors (which you can control with Alexa, Google Assistant, or HomeKit) and a Philips Hue Bridge that connects them to your router. You can automate the bulbs with timers and schedules, and create mellow lighting effects. With the Philips Hue Sync feature, they can even sync up with the audio of your music, movies, or games. The kit also comes with a smart dimmer switch for the bulbs. 

A custom map of a place with special meaning

Grafomap Custom Map, from $49, available at Grafomap

Create a custom map of one of her favorite places or a spot that holds special meaning for her. Pick your location, then get to customizing. Grafomap lets you choose your own colors, write your own labels, and zoom in or out, for a map that is 100% unique. 

A gift card for future concert tickets

StubHub Gift Card, from $25, available at StubHub

Whether her favorite musicians are performing again or your gift recipient wants to wait a little longer before comfortably going to concerts again, a gift card for concert tickets is won't go to waste — and gives you both an epic date to look forward to.

Roses to last her a year with no upkeep necessary

Le Mini Heart Bundle Set, available at Venus et Fleur, $159

Forget standard roses and give her display-worthy stems that will last a full year. Venus et Fleur flowers are real roses specially preserved to last for a year without any maintenance or watering necessary. This cute set was created just for Valentine's Day and includes three mini heart arrangements in blush, ivory, and camel tones along with a box printed with candy heart-inspired messages like "Be Mine" and "Kiss Me." 

A lightweight Fitbit

Fitbit Inspire 2, available at Walmart, $98.95

Fitbit's Inspire 2 tracker is lightweight and affordable, but it has no shortage of useful features. This mini-sized watch offers the best of Fitbit's signature features, including automatic sleep and activity tracking, constant heart rate tracking, and mindfulness encouragement via the Relax app. Better yet, it has the longest battery life of all the Fitbits, lasting up to 10 days without a charge. 

A coffee mug that keeps her drinks hot for hours

Hydro Flask Mug, 12 oz, available on Amazon and Hydro Flask, from $24.95

This mug is a common desk companion for the Insider Picks team. The 12-ounce coffee mug has Hydro Flask's proprietary TempShield insulation that made its water bottles famous. This mug will keep hot drinks hot for up to six hours, and cold drinks cold for up to 24. Read a full review of it here.

A lifetime REI membership

REI Membership, available at REI, $30

An REI membership offers a lifetime of benefits for a one-time purchase, including 10% off (paid back in an annual dividend), special offers, access to in-store REI Garage sales, and special pricing on REI classes and events. Find out more here.

A ClassPass gift card for a grabbag of workout classes

Gift a ClassPass Gift Card, from $50

ClassPass makes boutique fitness classes more affordable and convenient. It's a monthly subscription that gives users access to a large variety of gyms and classes in their city for about half of the traditional cost. If she likes to stay active, is looking for a newfound favorite class, or likes yoga as much as barre, this is a great gift she'll actually use. You can read more about the service here. 

A colorful set of wine glasses

Colored Wine Stemware set of 6, available at Estelle Colored Glass and Food 52, $175

Whether the lady in your life likes to wind down with a nice glass of wine at the end of the day or enjoys entertaining and setting a colorful table, these stunning handblown glass wine glasses are sure to impress. Choose to mix and match colors or get a matching set. 

A beautiful candle from a cool startup

Otherland Single Flame Gift Set, available at Otherland, $36

Otherland Threesome Candle Gift Set, available at Otherland, $89

Candles are a failsafe gift, and we tend to recommend Otherland the most for special occasions. The glass tumbler containers are beautiful in person (and easily reused), and scents range from Canopy (fresh fig, herby ivy greens, mint) to Chandelier (champagne, saffron, musky leather). 

An easy way to make sparkling beverages

SodaStream Fizzi, available at Amazon, $89.99

Fizzi's compact, cordless design makes it easy to have sparkling beverages anywhere with just the push of a button. Whether she enjoys bubbly water, likes to create her own soda flavors, or wants to up her at-home cocktail game, the Fizzi makes it a breeze. It even comes with a handy carbonating bottle.

Sweet treats from NYC's Milk Bar

The Sweet Nothings, available at Milk Bar, $77

Instead of the usual box of chocolates, gift some of the best-known and most delicious treats from NYC-favorite Milk Bar. The set includes six cookies in a cookie tin (including the famous Compost Cookie) and 24 truffles. 

A display box to showcase her favorite photos and memories

Brass & Wood Display Box, available at Artifact Uprising, $57

Made from brass and hardwood, this elevated photo box is an elegant way for her to display her favorite captured moments. This will look great at her desk, on a mantle, a bedside table, or just about anywhere else that needs a pop of personal decor. Print out your favorite photo of the two of you to put in the box to make this gift extra special.    

Soft, matching holiday underwear

Matching Underwear, available on MeUndies, $36

Get yourself and your girlfriend festive matching underwear — which also happen to be some of the most comfortable pairs we've ever found. MeUndies gives you the option to create your own personalized set — choose from two styles for women, two styles for men, or a mix of both, and then whichever length or cut you and your partner prefer. 

A fun, spontaneous trip together

Journy Gift Card, available on Journy, from $50

Airbnb Gift Card, available on Airbnb, from $25

If you want to gift an experience for the two of you to enjoy together, grab a card, a gift card to Journy or Airbnb, and come with a few location ideas in mind. 

If you haven't heard of Journy, it's a startup that matches you with an expert travel planner to design the ideal trip for $25 per day — complete with booking hotels, making restaurant reservations, and keeping landmarks and local haunts in mind. If you want to surprise her with a trip already planned, go through Journy yourself and present her with the full, detailed itinerary.

You can also book a hotel in your city on Booking.com or Expedia for a sweet staycation. 

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