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21 Valentine's Day Gifts For Under $25

by Chelsey Grasso

Feb. 6, 2017

In the famous words of the one and only Jennifer Lopez, "love don't cost a thing." J. Lo knows what she's talking about — and if your bank account is looking a little grim this February, then these 21 Valentine's Day gifts for under $25 should put a smile on your face. Totally thoughtful, totally fun, these 21 gifts go big without making you go broke.

So, what's on the list? Just about everything that the heart could ever desire. Seriously. From a giant box of Sour Patch Watermelon to a "How Do I Love Thee From A-Z" fill-in book, these 21 gifts appeal to every type of personality. Whether your significant other is the ooey-gooey lovebird type or more of a playful flirt, you'll find something in the below roundup that appeals to him to her.

If you truly love somebody, it shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg to let them know that. In fact, it shouldn't cost anything at all. These gifts aren't meant to be a substitute for saying "I love you," but they provide a sweet way to surprise your significant other with something to make the holiday even more special than it already is. The clock's ticking — now get to shopping!

1. How Do I Love Thee From A-Z

Tell her 26 reasons why you love her. Alphabetically.

How Do I Love Thee From A-Z, $20, Uncommon Goods

2. Bath Shots

Now this is relaxation at its finest. Cheers!

Bath Shots, $20, Uncommon Goods

3. Wing & Petal Mug

Fill it with chocolate, a Starbucks' gift card, or her favorite teas. Yummy!

Wing & Petal Mug, $14, Anthropologie

4. Cafe Du Meow Dessert Cat Blindbox Keychain

Does it get any cuter than this? I think not.

Cafe Du Meow Dessert Cat Blindbox Keychain, $8, Urban Outfitters

5. Stay Weird Foil Engraved Pencils

I can't think of any better way to say "I love you" than "Stay Weird"... can you?

Stay Weird Foil Engraved Pencils, $4.88, PurpleTreeDesignsUK/Etsy

6. Secret Ingredient Spoon

In case you couldn't read that, it says "Made With Love." So sweet!

Secret Ingredient Spoon, $9.99, ModCloth

7. Bouquet Assorted File Folders

Dating a workaholic? Here's the perfect gift. Chic, feminine, and totally useful.

Bouquet Assorted File Folders, $25, Rifle Paper Co.

8. Your Twinning Ways Travel Mug

Diamonds are a girls best friend.

Your Twinning Ways Travel Mug, $14.99, ModCloth

9. World's Largest Box Of Sour Patch Watermelon

Why give a pack of candy when you can give a nearly two pound box of candy? Pucker up!

World's Largest Box of Sour Patch Watermelon, $22.99, IT'SUGAR

10. Mimira Candle

You can never go wrong with a candle on V-day.

Mimira Candle, $24, Anthropologie

11. Be My Valentine Earrings

Mark your territory with Be My Valentine earrings.

Be My Valentine Earrings, $18.28, Eternity31/Etsy

12. I Like You, I Love You By Carissa Potter

I can't put it better than the back of this book does: "Give this to someone you love... or you have a huge crush on... or think you might love, or who you want to love you back, or who you think about maybe someday telling them how you want to spend lots of time together, possibly forever.."

I Like You, I Love You by Carissa Potter, $12.95, Urban Outfitters