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If you're looking for a special way to show your love, our Valentine's Day guide is a great start.

We know relationships are about so much more than gifts. We also know a nice Valentine’s Day surprise can go a long way in the romance department. In case you were wonderingβ€”we mean something more than last-minute flowers and candy.

But a great gift doesn’t have to blow your budget. On Valentine’s Day, it really is the thought that counts. So we’ve rounded up some great gifts at every price point that will show your special someone how much you care.

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Telfar Bag

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When it’s too early in your relationship to buy a $30,000-HermΓ¨s Birkin, Telfar’s β€œBrooklyn Birkin” will do. This one is pretty in pink and puffed up to protect the contents of your bag from the ever-changing weather conditions.

Custom Lyrics Metal

Turn the lyrics of your favorite love song into a work of art with a Vynil Verses - Custom Lyrics Metal from Lime and Lou. Just give them the song title, artist, your names and the special date, and they do the rest, adding the lyrics to a canvas or metal background you can keep forever.

Hello Fresh Subscription

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Cooking dinner for someone you love is great, but have you ever had all the ingredients you need to make a fresh meal delivered to your door with step-by-step instructions? That’s the idea behind Hello Fresh, and any food delivery brand with Keke Palmer as a spokesperson is worth a try. Show your lover that you care this Valentine’s Day by taking the pressure off of cooking meals for a few days.

Horti Plant Subscription

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Flowers die, but a plant subscription lasts ... well, as long as you pay for it. Surprise your love with a plant subscription to Horti, and they’ll receive a new house plant delivered to their door each month, along with tips to keep them alive and thriving.

Sur La Table Cooking Classes

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You may not be ready to make a baby this Valentine’s Day, but you can still make something special together by signing up for online cooking classes from Sur La Table.

McBride Sisters Sparkling Wine

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A special day calls for a special bottle. From the brand that brought you Black Girl Magic, the McBride Sisters Collection Reserve Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine is the first single-vineyard, single-vintage sparkling wine in their portfolio. With notes of citrus, stone fruit and pineapple, it’s the perfect Valentine’s Day bubbly.

Cuffin’ Season Bundle

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The Cuffin’ Season Bundle by Beaucoup Hoodoo is about celebrating the Valentine’s Day season with an intention to activate your body’s energy. The bundle includes the FIYAH Water bath and the Sweet Love candle—”fixed, dressed and blessed.”

Tiffany Lock Bangle

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Ready to lock down that special someone in your life? Make it official with this Tiffany lock bracelet, featuring diamond encrusted and rose gold variations for men and women.

Kate Spade Coin Purse

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Kate Spade is the latest brand to turn architect and interior designer Alexander Girard’s work into wearable art. This Alexander Girard x Kate Spade New York Heart Embossed Convertible Coin Purse uses his classic β€œLove Heart” design on a zipper-closed pouch perfect for carrying lipstick, keys and, of course, coins.

Woodphoria

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With notes of fig, coconut, jasmine, sandalwood and cedarwood, Woodphoria by Boy Smells is a sexy unisex scent that is hard to resist.

July Luggage

You’d be hard-pressed to find a more romantic experience than being whisked away for a weekend in an exotic locale. Yet traveling with bum luggage can put a damper on your plans. Enter: July luggage. Its price point is reasonable for hard-case luggage, and the variety of personalization options puts it above the rest.

Le Creuset Cast-Iron Heart

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If the way to a person’s heart really is through their stomach, why not try cooking a romantic Valentine’s dinner in a heart-shaped pot? This 2-quart Enameled Cast-Iron Heart from Le Creuset may look cute, but it’s made to stand up to 500-degree heat.

Salt & Stone Hand Creme Trio

Plain and simple: Ashy is not sexy. Get your hands and wrists ready for jewelry with this very nourishing hand creme trio from Salt & Stone.

Scotch Porter Head to Toe Collection

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Shampoo, beard balm, face lotion and more is what you get in the Head to Toe Collection from Scotch Porter. Every item in this 11-piece gift set is made to leave you feeling (and smelling) good without parabens or sulfates.

Meta Quest 3

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If Meta Quest 3 can teach Victoria MonΓ©t how to play piano, imagine what this immersive digital experience can do to improve your personal and professional relationshipsβ€”including games, virtual gym environments and guided meditations that you can experience with friends near and far.

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