valentine’s day gift guide
I made this guide for you, your babes + your sweetheart! Complied all together to make it easy + convenient. Below is a more detailed + hyperlinked outline of each item and why they would make a great gift. If that’s an information overload for you, all the images are also hyperlinked within the downloaded guide.
All gifts on the children’s pages are under $30. Gifts on the adult pages range from small inexpensive items to splurges. I did a good amount of research to find the best prices for each item but I would still encourage searching for competitive pricing since they can change often.
If spending money on a hallmark holiday isn’t your thing, I hope this guide can at least spark other ideas for ways to show your people how much you love them.
tiny love (newborn -1 year)
knit beanies: these are super cute, fleece lined for warmth + come in quite a few colors.
striped socks: these run big!! but are super warm + adorable
rainbow + rays teether: food grade silicone, you can put this in the freezer for extra teething relief
bibs pacifier set: this site has multiple different color sets too
vine macrame paci clip: love this paci clip cause it’s so light, I find babies will try to rip off heavy paci clips
muslin swaddle blanket: so so so many good colors of these + SO soft
ribbed jammie set: I absolutely love these sets, they are very stretchy + great quality for the price
silicone + bead teether: honestly, I love how these look but they’re actually really good teethers because of variety in both silicone + wooden beads for chewing
octopus lovey: so so so soft, rolls out into a tiny cloth w/ the stuffie attached, comes in lots of different animals, the dinosaur one is another one of my favorites
mini love (1 -3 years)
twig pencils: nice + thick which makes them great for grasping of tiny fingers, they also come in a couple different lengths so you can choose which size is best for your babe
micro car: no explantation needed here, just perfect + adorable
mini tambourine: a somewhat tolerable sound (compared to other toys) for babies who love making noise, these also come in a couple different sizes
teddy bear: the most classic + perfect teddy bear
I’ll love you till the cows come home book: no explanation needed, this is just the sweetest book ever
rock crayons: these were invented by teachers to help little ones learn how to correctly hold a writing utensil, they have a couple different options for number of crayons
two piece jammie set: we LOVE these, they’re perfect in everyday + so affordable
muslin throw blanket: this is honestly a great gift for anyone but I love it for toddlers that love their swaddle blankets because it’s the same material but big enough to cuddle up in
I love you to the moon + back coloring book: the best classic book but turned into a coloring book so a good two for one deal
silicone stacker: also comes in hearts, I got this for beckham this year + keep in mind, it’s about 8 inches tall, the picture makes it look way bigger, but it’s actually good that it’s small for developing fine motor skills + hand-eye coordination
love is a truck book: we love this book, “love is a tutu” is also a good one :)
snack cup: I always try to put some practical stuff in their baskets that I was going to buy them anyways, this is one of those things. I love these cups because they keep snack spills to a minimum + come with a lid, they also collapse for storing
little love (3 - 6 years)
laptop chalkboard: perfect for kids who love to try to mess with your laptop + what kid doesn’t love chalk?? my favorite sturdy chalk is essel brand, it’s sturdy, writes really smooth + they come with a machine washable eraser
outer space cutters: these are on a play dough website (which they’re great for) but they could also be used for cookies
love is book: just got this for kennedy’s basket, it’s about a little girl who takes in a little duck, the story is described as “an ode to motherhood”, it’s so so sweet + the illustrations are adorable
box of colored pencils: to be honest, I just really like the simplicity of these pencils
insulated water bottle: my kids LOVE straw water bottles + I’m sure they aren’t the only ones, these come in really cute matte colors + hold 12 oz which is the perfect amount for a little one
llama stuffie: I’m partial to llamas cause I think they’re adorable but this guy really is + so soft
flower sunglasses: these come as a set of these which makes their price an even better deal if you have more than one kiddo, if not, still a good price + can you ever have enough sunglasses??
scented play dough: I love that these are scented + they come in the BEST non-obnoxious but still super fun colors, I also just really like their branding haha
apple cake book: a book about gratitude + just very cute
little wooden drum: again, good for noise makers + of course, adorable
candylab vintage car: they have tons of different colors + types of cars
coloring book: full of letters, numbers, animals, shapes, all the good stuff
puzzle: probably best for a 5-6 year old since it’s 50 pieces but it’s also a fun thing to with them or for siblings to work on together
wooden bowling set: such a cute little set that will last for forever + such an amazing price
big love (6+ years)
crocodiles need kisses too book: a sweet book about how everyone needs love
seed kit: comes with everything you need to roll your own seed balls to plant, love this gift so much, I’ve linked the wildflower one but there’s also veggie + herb options
origami butterflies book: i think this book is so beautiful + origami is such a fun little project to do that teaches patience + focus, note that this book does not come with origami paper
colored pencils: described as “fat, thick + strong” haha they are triangular for good grip which is why I love them for kids!
dominoes: I love these for all ages cause even my 18 month old loves to play with them, but for older kids, here are some simple games that teach math here
world of flowers coloring book: this is such a beautiful coloring book, it would be great for adults too. I would recommend colored pencils, gel pens or pretty fine markers for this since it’s moderately intricate
disposable camera: I think there is something so fun about film + kids love to take pictures, I also personally love the anticipation of getting my photos back
how to draw book: this book breaks down each step of the drawing process in a really easy way
dinosaur coloring book: this one is also beautiful + pretty intricate but what I love the most about this coloring book is that each page has information + facts about dinosaurs written by experts from the smithsonian
tiny record player: for the little music lover in your life, this teeny record player actually works and comes with 3 tiny records, I’m partial to tiny items but this one is really cool
insulated water bottle: another good straw water bottle, comes in a variety of sizes and colors/patterns, we have quite a few of these + they hold up well
worry doll: this one is a llama but they have a few other options, these tiny dolls are said to hold your worries for you ;) you tell them your worries + place under your pillow, when you wake up, they’ve taken your worries! love this for all ages kiddos
waffle maker: I really cannot recommend this enough, for all ages, for seriously anyone! you can make so many different things + so easy to take with you while traveling.
for him
record player: this is bluetooth compatible + love that it comes with matching speakers
flavored toothpicks: flavors are cinnamint, mint, bourbon + malt, comes in a really cool mini glass tube
whiskey glasses: I love how clean these look + they’re super affordable
golf log book: comes with pre printed pages for keeping golf scores
wallet: this wallet is so plain + clean, you can’t go wrong
basil haydens whiskey: this is the best. whiskey. ever. BEST. so smooth, I do not like whiskey and I will totally drink this stuff
extra large ice cube tray: these ice cubes are used for cocktails mostly since they melt so slow but I also use them in my iced coffee! you can find these elsewhere for a couple less dollars but I really recommend this brand because the lid makes it so you can put things on top of it in your freezer
airpod case: no explantation needed here but this one is unbelievably cheap
car sauce holder: this sounds like a gag gift but it’s actually really useful + convenient if you’re a person who loves sauce + eats in your car often
iphone case: classic iphone case from apple, super sleek but I will say they are more for looks than protection
black mugs: we have these mugs + just love them
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handheld milk frother: to be fair, there’s lots of other brands of these but this one really works the best
sherpa throw blanket: this blanket is soooo comfy and also reversible, the other side is a soft plush, machine washable + also comes in cream
blue light glasses: lots of brands + styles of blue light glasses but I personally like diff eyewear, there’s a quiz that helps you decide which style best fits your face + they have a ton of different colors
five minute journal: this little journal has little exercises that helps you focus on gratitude + positivity, this isn’t one of those lame journals that you won’t end up ever actually using, the exercises it has are really good
record player: I think this is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever laid my eyes on hahaha but honestly every color they have is amazing, it’s bluetooth compatible + PRETTY
waterproof speaker: this speaker is waterproof, like it can float in the pool…. or hot tub or for in your shower! + it’s cute
lip masks: these are collagen infused, all-natural + adorable
under eye masks: also collagen infused, all natural + extra adorable
perfume: this is my favorite scent they have right now but seriously, every single one is good + universal, they’re not too harsh or overwhelming strong but they are so. good.
oversized sweatshirt: get this for her + she’ll stop stealing yours
manicure set: this is the full set but if you already have most the tools, getting just the color, top coat + drying drops will cost you much less and will be all you need! their colors are so so good
aloe socks: these socks will change your life. they’re not super fuzzy so they don’t make your feet hot but they will keep them warm. they’re also infused with aloe + it NEVER goes away, no matter how many washes they are as soft + comfortable as they are the day you open them, get them right now
olaplex hair perfector: this is a professional grade hair treatment aka hair mask, it’s for all different types of hair + it’s to repair, reduce breakage + will literally change your hair. I swear by this stuff
goodness candle: I love this brand, all their scents are amazing, they’re affordable + they also offer a subscription candle service which is really cool for someone who loves and burns candles as much as I do
hoop earrings: the perfect gold hoops, also comes in a larger size
baskets, candy + fillers
The stuff on this page doesn’t really need any extra explantations but I did want to say that you should use anything you have for baskets. I usually just empty baskets I already have, use them for the holiday + then put them back. I only shared affordable baskets but even then, it is kind of a silly thing to spend money on. So you could even use even a shipping box you have lying around and decorate it with stickers + markers or wrap it in tissue paper or honestly…just leave it the way it is!
best flower shops in portland
I wanted to add my favorite flower shops for people local to portland.
Do NOT underestimate the power of a really beautiful bouquet. Even if your significant other says they don’t like or celebrate valentine’s day…BUY THEM FLOWERS.
From these places… :)