Kindred Gifts' Blog

Looking for some affordable Valentine's Day gift ideas for your wife, girlfriend, husband, or boyfriend?

You don't need to have a lot of money to spend on Valentine's Day - many meaningful gifts aren't always the most expensive ones!

Here are a few ideas we've put together to help give you some inspiration for romantic Valentine's Day gifts for your loved one this year:

- Show off your kitchen skills and spoil them with their favourite home cooked meal or their favourite sweet dessert.

- Take them on a romantic picnic for two to their favourite outdoor spot (a park, the beach, a hilltop etc).

- Give them a gift of their favourite tea or coffee or choose a special new flavour for them to try; then add a cute reusable coffee cup that will always make them think of you. Melbourne-based Hookturn Industries makes super stylish silicone BYO Cups that always stand out in a crowd.

- Write them a heartfelt card or letter telling them why they’re so special to you – something they’re guaranteed to keep for a long time!

- Give them a fun gift that they’ll remember long after Valentine’s Day with some cute yet practical fridge magnets, such as the Kate Grenier range. Show them that you understand just what they hold dear to their heart, or their favourite pastime, by finding a specially themed magnet pack – do they love music, or golf? Are they vegetarians, artists, jetsetters or dog lovers for instance?

There is a magnet pack for every taste, and every time they walk past their fridge they’ll remember a special Valentine’s Day!

- Surprise them with a handmade gift voucher – whether this is for a massage, a day off during chores or anything else you may feel in the mood to give (!) this can be an intimate yet affordable gift idea to help celebrate Valentine’s Day together.

- Does your man love his beer, wine, cigars, whiskey, cheese or coffee? Give him a pocket sized tasting journal from 33 Books and he’ll be able to record all his favourite brands in the one spot. At a cheap and cheerful $10.95-$12.95 each, they’re a great gift that will give him hours of entertainment. Add a journal to some of his favourite wine, beer, coffee etc and he’ll be a very happy boy!

What's the best free or cheap Valentine's Day gift that you've ever given or received?