Let’s face it, peeps: Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on us like a thief in the night, and instead of whining about how you don’t have any money to impress your lady friend, you need to buck up and get her a nice, yet inexpensive gift that will keep the love flowing. Yes, it’s a Hallmark “holiday.” Yes, it’s designed to make those of you un-partnered types feel bad about yourselves. Yes, you can stew in your juices hating it…
… or you can take our advice and BUY SOMETHING PURTY. Do it for your lady friend or do it for yourself! Either way, it’ll brighten someone’s day to get a nice little box delivered to the door. And we promise not to break your bank account with insane swag that you’ll never be able to afford, NOR your New Year’s resolutions to get in shape—although our favorite cheap, sweet, chocolatey treats will be featured on Monday Munchies next week!
While we firmly believe that true love cannot be bought, sometimes a little token of your affection can go a long way to plucking the heartstrings. We say don’t hate; get a date! So, without further ado, here are our AMAZING UNDER $20 VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT RECOMMENDATIONS for your perusal.
First up, please check out the sweet deals at Kohl’s, as they’re currently having a 99-cent deal on standard shipping. (Seriously, thank you, Kohl’s. There’s nothing we hate more than having to spend $50 or $100 to get “free” shipping!) For the long-term lady in your life, perhaps a bit of fancy lingerie?
LEFT: SO Scribble Heart Convertible Push-Up Bra, $13.99 / RIGHT: Candie’s Silver-Tone Crystal Heart Drop Earrings, $7
Not feelin’ the heat? What about some free jewelry (with $6.99 shipping) from FreeJewelry.com?
LEFT: Yippee Ring / RIGHT: Black Heart Shell Earrings, both $6.99 at FreeJewelry.com
Okay, maybe your gal’s more of a homemade/vintage/local business-supporting type? Here are some great finds from Etsy, all made by Austin designers:
Kiss Me/Be Mine conversation heart earrings, $8 by alliteration
Mechanics of Love steampunk earrings, $18 by turnerstokens
Wings of My Heart necklace, $15 by knottyknowles
Vertex - Skulls & Hearts Earrings, $9.50 by polishedtwo
Anatomical Heart Vintage Graphic Pendant, $7 by NotSoDotty
I Love Brains Necklace, $16 by LoadedGlueGun
Home is Where the Heart Is Art Locket, $15 by steel
Bathing Beauty Pinup Earrings, $8 by BombshellKitty
Love Filled Shell Necklace, $20 by thestarsatnight
See? A little something for everyone. And if you didn’t see anything you liked, remember to hit up Etsy and click the “shop local” button to search Austin wares. Type in your budget’s range to narrow the search to a manageable level, and away you go!
VALENTINE’S CONTEST
Finally, if you’ve literally got no dough to show your gal pal a good time this Valentine’s Day, be sure to enter Goodwill’s Show the Love contest by creating a heartfelt valentine for Austin Goodwill.
Whether your valentine is written, painted, sculpted, drawn, sung or danced, you can send it to Goodwill directly via their Twitter account, Facebook page or website for the chance to win prizes like a couple’s massage from Myo Massage, a dinner for two and a Goodwill gift card.
For full details, please see AustinGoodwill.org.
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