5 not lame valentine’s day gifts for your woman

Not every woman wants a dozen roses and a tennis bracelet for Valentine’s Day (or any holiday). Many ladies, me included, would prefer practical yet fun gifts. The kind that we can use regularly but might not spend the money to buy ourselves.

That’s where this list comes in. Behold, V-Day gifts for the rest of us. And, in case I have any credibility at all as a female gift receiver, I can affirm that I would love to receive all of these gifts (ahem).

a cute tumbler

You know that New Year’s resolution your girl made, the one to drink more water? Chances are she’s feeling pretty waterlogged about now. This adorable bottle is the perfect balance between “I support your desire to be healthy” and “You’re perfect just the way you are.”

jewelry with meaning

I might have included a piece from this same shop on my list of gifts for guys, but I had to include this necklace, too. Jewelry might be a stereotypical V-Day gift, but a necklace like this is sentimental enough to get a pass.

5 not lame valentine’s day gifts for your man

For J. and I, Valentine’s Day isn’t a huge deal. Next Saturday won’t find us enjoying a candlelit dinner for two. There will be no rose petals strewn about the house, but as much as I dislike the commercialism driving the holiday, I do think it’s a good opportunity to pause and make sure your special someone feels just that- special.

For most people, that involves gifts. We’re no exception. But again, we’re not so into expensive cologne or fancy watches. We don’t have anything against those gifts, they just aren’t us. We’re a little more quirky and a lot more cheap.

So while we do give each other a gift each February 14, those gifts are typically a little outside the box. Here is a compilation of five presents that go against the grain without breaking the bank. Included on this list are the gifts I’m giving J. this year. If you want to know which ones those are, check out winstead wandering on Instagram.

cartoon character boxers

 

Because no man should take himself so seriously that he can’t throw on a pair of TMNT underwear.

waterproof bluetooth speaker

Surely J. isn’t the only guy who likes to rock out while he’s showering. If so, since this speaker actually allows you to answer and make phone calls, music in the shower certainly isn’t the only thing it’s good for.