Valentine’s Gift Guide for Women
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and if you are likely to be coupled up this February, now is about the time that you may want to start thinking about what you want to get for that special person in your life to show them a bit of appreciation, bring out your romantic side, or simply say thankyou for being there. Whether your budget is big or small, I’ve rounded up some of the best Valentine’s gifts for Women to provide you with some inspiration – if you’re female and reading this; feel free to share on social or tag your other half as a not so subtle hint? Which one of the below would you love to unwrap on February 14th?
Some time for ‘Me’
Like many women, I am guilty of spending so long looking after everybody else that I very rarely take time to look after myself. As such, for me the perfect Valentine’s gift for women would be to have a bit of ‘me time’ – time on my own, away from the stresses of every day life. Time where I can put my phone and tech away, switch off from everything around me, and RELAX. Time where I can take time out of my day to have a bit of a pamper, go for a swim, soothe my aching muscles and revitalise my skin.
The Luxury Pampering Smartbox is an excellent way to give the woman in your life the opportunity to let their hair down and spend an entire afternoon of bliss and serenity at one of a wide choice of pampering experiences across the UK. The experiences vary from location to location, with some including a number of relaxing treatments and even a glass of bubbly to wash it down with! The Smartbox offers the recipient the freedom to choose where and when they attend their pampering experience, at a time and location convenient to them.
The Luxury Pampering Smartbox is available to buy at Buyagift.co.uk and retails at £79.99. Buyagift also sell a huge range of other experiences for those who may prefer a faster tempo or are more of an adrenaline junkie! You can check out the full range of experiences here.
If your other half would prefer to have a bit of a pamper at home, in the comfort of her own surroundings, or if you fancy showcasing your own massage and relaxation techniques, these massage oils from Anma are a great place to start. Available in a wide range of different varieties to suit every mood and requirement, including Muscle Relief, Detox, Revive and the Valentine’s apt PASSION. Not only do they smell amazing, they are soft to the touch, vegan and creulty free and leave your skin feeling fantastic! Anma massage oils retail at £9.99 for a 200ml bottle and are available to buy in Superdrug stores across the UK and online.
For the Creative
For many women, the New Year is the opportunity to start a fresh, wipe the slate clean, and set themselves lots of goals and challenges for the year ahead. Traditional diaries and journals are great (and you would never see me turn my nose up at either of those!) however, for the more creative amongst us, bullet journals are a fantastic way to track goals, achievements, to do lists, habits, moods, budgets and appointments, whilst allowing the recipient the opportunity to fully personalise and bring out their artistic flair! As a blogger, having a totally bespoke bullet journal is RIGHT up my street, and I have wanted to start for a very long time.
The Derwent Bullet Journal Set is a great place to start. This lovely set includes an A5 Bullet Journal with ivory coloured ink proof paper and elastic enclosure, and four water based fine liner pens in black 0.3, sepia 0.5, graphite 0.5 and black 0.8. The elasticated strap holds up to 6 pens, making it perfect for bulleting on the go.
The Derwent Bullet Journal Set retails at £29.99 and is available to buy at DerwentArt.com
For the Make Up Lover
Like many women, I enjoy trying out different make up techniques and experimenting with different looks, shades and styles. I’d love to be able to do more, but the cost of make up and buying the tools to perfect it can soon add up! If you’d like to treat the lady in your life to some new make up brushes that DON’T cost a fortune, the Nanshy Masterful Collection White Pearlescent White Brush Set is an excellent place to start.
The set features 12 high quality synthetic hair make up brushes which are cruelty free, and PETA and Vegan approved. Ideally weighted to suit their application, and easy to clean, this set comprises everything you need to perfect techniques from blending and contouring, to the application of blush, foundation and lip liner.
The Nanshy Masterful Collection is also available in black, and retails at £49.95.
For the Jewellery Lover
It’s rare that I get the opportunity to treat myself to new jewellery, but when I do, it’s a real treat and it’s something that I love to receive. Some simple and classic designs don’t have to cost a fortune, and can make an ideal Valentine’s Day gift for women.
Sticking with the romance theme, this Tiny Heart Necklace by Oh So Cherished is available to purchase for just £29.99 from Findmeagift.com. Suitable for all ages, the tiny heart necklace is a classic piece that will never go out of fashion and suit every outfit.
The subtle heart pendant sits on a 16 inch silver chain and comes in a small presentation box which can be personalised with the message of your choice (3 lines of text with up to 25 characters on each) for that extra special touch.
Specifically for Valentine’s Day, but a necklace that can be worn all through the year, Prezzybox have available this beautiful Personalised Will You Be My Valentine necklace, which retails at £34.99. The necklace comes with a personalised initial charm to match your loved one’s name, and is available is silver, gold or rose gold. It comes gift boxed, hanging on a walnut wood plaque which reads Will You Be My Valentine, and the option to add a further personalised message if you wish (up to 40 characters).
Flowers with a difference
Every woman loves to receive a bunch of flowers, and I can honestly say I have never seen anything quite like these Rainbow Roses from Blossoming Gifts. With each rose hand dyed to reflect all the colours of the rainbow, they are so bold and striking that they really offer a bit of WOW factor for a Valentine’s gift, and are perfect for brightening up your room on an otherwise dark and dismal day. The Rainbow Roses retail at £35.99 and come beautifully packaged in a flat box which is sure to amaze the love of your life when they open it up.
You can check out the entire Valentine’s Flowers range at Blossoming Gifts here, and use the code “realmums20” to get 20% off all orders until the 31st March 2019, making these a steal at just over £28!
For a bit of humour…
There is no nicer gift than having a lovely dinner cooked for you from scratch, sitting down to romantic dinner for two where you can talk, enjoy each other’s company and remind each other why you fell in love in the first place! That said, not everyone has money to splurge on an expensive and fancy restaurant. For a fun, Valentine’s Meal with a few tablespoons of laughter thrown in this Penis Pasta is hilarious, and is a fun gimmick to add a bit of spice to your Arrabbiata!
At just £2.99 for a 250g pack, you can be having a bowl for of penises with your partner for a few weeks to come! 🙂
For the traditional valentine
If you prefer to be traditional, a classic valentine’s gift for women is to treat her to something sweet – whether that be chocolates or sweets.
These Lily O’Brien Honeycomb crispy hearts are sure to go down a treat – large chunks of honeycomb smothered in delicious milk chocolate. The box of 12 retails at just £4.50 and is available from the Lily O’Briens website as well as in store at many larger supermarkets.
We’re a huge fan of Swizzels Love Hearts in this house – a retro classic that has adapted and updated throughout the years but still has the same design it did back in the 80s – the little hearts with a secret message, perfect for sharing with your loved ones (if you’re so inclined). To make your gift extra special, you can even get a personalised tube of love hearts made for just 99p a roll at the Swizzels website here.
A Haribo classic, the heart throbs are by far the most popular choice out of the bag of Starmix, and in this house, we always find outselves fighting over who gets to have the hearts and the fried eggs! For Valentine’s Day, this giant box FULL to the brim with these yummy little hearts is sure to raise a smile. Haribo Heart throbs are available from all leading supermarkets.
One from the Kids
Finally, as a Mum to two daughters, I always love it when my other half arranges for a little Valentine’s Gift from the girls. They tend to go and pick something themselves, and wrap it up with a little handwritten card or drawing for extra sentimental value. In previous years, Mike has chosen a nice book about love or Mum’s that we can sit and read together for some extra cuddles too!
Ideal for Valentine’s Day, this cute Pop Up Peekaboo I love you book is an adorable rhyming board book about a sheep sending presents to his loved one. With a pop up surprise gift under every flap, as well as the sheeps actually sharing a kiss at the end, this is a book that we can all enjoy reading together.
Pop up Peekaboo I Love You has an rrp of £6.99 and is available at Amazon
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