Inexpensive Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Person in Your Life

A box of chocolates certainly is fun to receive any time of year. Of course, for those with health or weight issues, this may not be the most thoughtful Valentine's Day gift to give them! Purchasing a box of candy is also not very original, and doesn't really say, "I thought of you when I chose a Valentine's Day Gift." This article offers 10 inexpensive yet meaningful Valentine's Day gifts for that special Valentine in your life.

Inexpensive Valentine's Day Gifts - Cute Candy Cookie Cutter

Find a heart shaped cookie cutter that is 4" or 5" tall. Trace the heart shape on a piece of cardstock (red, white, silver or any color you like). Cut out the heart shape and tape the cardboard to the sides of the cookie cutter in a couple of places. Lay flat and fill the cookie cutter with Valentine's Day M&M candy, Hershey's kisses or other candy. Slip the filled heart into a clear corsage bag. Tie a bow to close bag. Make a cute gift card to attach to the treat. This would be a great Valentine's Day gift for a teacher, neighbor, coach or scout leader.

Inexpensive Valentine's Day Gifts - Gloves, Hat, Scarf

Buy a Dollar Store pair of gloves, hat, scarf or all three. Sew on heart shaped buttons and small bow, or glue on heart shaped appliqués. You can use any shape buttons or other decorations for this inexpensive, personalized Valentine's Day gift. This gift makes a great Valentines' Day gift for a young girl, high school or college age young woman, your mom, or even for a favorite relative or friend.

Inexpensive Valentine's Day Gifts - Decorative Picture Frame

To make a personalized, thoughtful Valentine's Day gift, paint an unfinished frame purchased at the craft store or Dollar Store with high-gloss paint. Any color of paint is fine, but you may want to plan on a color that will fit the décor of the recipient's home or office. Feel free to add decorative touches to the frame. To make this an even more meaningful Valentine's Day gift, add a picture of yourself with the person, a picture of your family, or any other picture that will be meaningful to the recipient. This is a Valentine's Day gift that any grandparent, parent or best friend would enjoy receiving.

Inexpensive Valentine's Day Gifts - Edible Arrangements

Visit the website ediblearrangements.com to find nearly a dozen selections of chocolate dipped fruit. Boxes of assorted fruits or a single type of fruit can be purchased for about $25.00. This Valentine's Day gift allows even the health-conscious Valentine on your list to enjoy a healthy snack, with just a bit of decadence. Most of the fruits are dipped in dark chocolate - the healthiest kind of chocolate!

Inexpensive Valentine's Day Gifts - Hue Shues

These adorable, stylish and comfortable slippers are available from hue.com and department stores for $14.00 a pair. These hue shoes would be the perfect gift for the woman on your Valentine's Day list who travels and doesn't want to wait in the check in line at the airport in her bare feet. These slippers are perfect for padding around a motel room or around the house. Women of all ages would enjoy these comfy, stylish slippers.

Inexpensive Valentine's Day Gifts - Sephora Pop-up Travel Brush (with mirror)

This little round brush by Sephora is only 2" round, which makes it the perfect size to slip in the smallest evening bag, pocketbook, backpack or carry-on bag. This brush may make a small Valentine's Day gift, but it's strong enough to brush even long hair. The handy mirror allows a quick glance at makeup and hair. This Valentine's Day gift will be appreciated by any woman in your life - from middle school to senior citizen.

Inexpensive Valentine's Day Gifts - Decorative container with Love Notes

Fill a glass jar, heart shaped box or other decorative container with Valentine love notes. Print off of the computer or hand write on slips of paper notes that say, "I love you because _____," or "I love the way you ____." This is a very personal Valentine's Day gift for the special man or woman in your life. You could even make one of these special Valentine's Day gifts for your child(ren) or parents.

Inexpensive Valentine's Day Gifts - Burt's Bees

Burt's Bees is a company that offers natural, earth-friendly personal care products. Anyone would benefit an $8 tin of Hand Salve for intensive hand treatment. A Valentine's Day gift both you and the man in your life will appreciate is the Bay Rum Aftershave Balm for $12. The Burt's Bees Beeswax and Banana hand cream contains aloe vera and other ingredients to moisturize dry skin. For a Valentine's Day gift that will please babies, moms, men and women from all walks of life visit burtsbees.com for products to smooth, nourish and moisturize hands, feet, lips, hair and everything in between.

Inexpensive Valentine's Day Gifts - Boxed Note Set

Galison.com offers unique gifts for Valentines of all ages. The Clifford Big Red Dog Floor Puzzle measures 2' x 3' and costs $16. For a little more mature Valentine with a flair for the written word, check out their social notes and memo notes boxed sets for $12 each. Each boxed set includes 20 cards in 2 designs, 20 envelopes. Boxes have a magnetic closure for reuse after the cards are gone.

Whether you want to give everyone in your life a little Valentine's Day memento or want to go all out for that special someone, thinking outside the box and doing a little research will guarantee a Valentine's Day that won't be soon forgotten.