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15 ideas for Valentine's Day gifts in 2026

These are a range of prices, but are just some things that I thought would be fun for either a platonic or romantic gift.

  1. One Tail at a Time PuppyGram, "Our puppygram deliveries include puppy snuggles delivered directly to recipients" (most expensive, probably more romantic)
  2. One Tail at a Time Love Stinks, "we’ll write the (first) name of whoever (or whatever) is giving you the ick these days on a bag of dog poop or in a cat litter box" (cheaper side, probably platonic)
  3. Brookfield Zoo Name a Cockroach, "you can name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after your ex (or anyone!) for Valentine's Day" (cheaper side, probably platonic)
  4. The Flower Letters, "Discover the magic of stories that unfold through heartfelt letters delivered straight to your mailbox twice per month!" (expensive, probably more romantic)
  5. Custom M&Ms, "Let's get personal-ized. Want to create your own customized M&M'S? We make it easy to gift yourself or someone else" (mid-price, but does vary, could be romantic or platonic)
  6. Romance audiobook from Libro.fm, "Find the audiobook on the Libro.fm website and select “Send as gift.”" (mid-price, could be romantic or platonic)
  7. Marshmallow Flowers, "Our handmade marshmallow is gelatin-free, 100% vegetarian, and lower in calories, making it a lighter and healthier alternative to traditional marshmallows" (expensive side, more romantic)
  8. Tinder gift card, "You’re officially considered a matchmaker now" (expensive side, platonic)
  9. Heart-Shaped Pizza 2-Pack, "For a truly unique gift, whether it’s for someone else for just for yourself, Giordano’s heart-shaped pizzas are a wonderful pick!" (expensive, platonic or romantic)
  10. Hoya Sweetheart Variegated (or another heart-shaped plant), "As Valentine's Day approaches, the timeless symbol of love takes on a green twist: heart-shaped leaf houseplants" (price varies, but roughly cheaper to mid, more romantic)
  11. Valentine's Day Candle, "Bold fragrances that fill a large room" (cheaper side, more romantic)
  12. The Ultimate D&D Date Night Bundle, "Share laughter and intimacy as you live an adventure together! One you’ll remember long after the dice stop rolling" (mid, romantic)
  13. Valentine-themed Pet Gift, "Celebrate the love you share with toys, treats, fashion, & more" (price varies, could angle platonic or romantic)
  14. Candlelight Concert, "It’s all about the mix: spectacular venues, unmatched energy, thousands of candles, and a curated selection of songs played in a way you’ve never heard before" (expensive, romantic)
  15. Blind date with a Cake event 2026, "Join us for a Valentine’s night of cake decorating with a romance twist in collaboration with Joy In Every Bite" (expensive, could be romantic or platonic)

(Prompt by me)

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