It’s almost February 14 — and that usually means flowers and candy (if you’re lucky, from your guy). But at Her Campus we realize there is a lot more to Valentine’s Day than flowers and candy, and there are a lot more people to gift than just your man (if you even have one!). Read on for our ultimate guide to V-Day so you can show your love for everyone in your life, whether or not you’re “In a Relationship” on Facebook, from your parents to your BFF to your roomie to, yes, your crush!
Gifts for Parents
For the oh-so-in-love parents
Put a picture of your parents from when they first met or even a picture of you with one of your parents during a happy moment in a vintage-inspired heart frame, like this one from Kohl’s $8.99.
For those with a sweet tooth
Isabella’s custom cookies make for a sweet treat to thank your parents for always loving you! Plus they can be mailed directly to your parents so you can order easily from school. $18 for ½ dozen, $32 for a dozen.
For the flowers fan
If dad’s not going to do it, then step up and send Mama some flowers direct to her door or office on V-Day from Teleflora. You’ll score major points for this thoughtfulness! $29.99
For your fab cook of a mom
Your mom will totally “heart” these handmade heart bowls. Each piece is hand-carved in Kenya from previously fallen trees, which means that no two pieces are the same. Your mom will love how unique they are. Plus, like all products from Acacia Creations, these bowls are made under strict fair trade conditions using eco-friendly methods. $16.
For the parents who miss your beautiful face
Personalize your parents a gift from Pinhole express. The company makes everything from custom cards to calendars to photobooks. You can celebrate the love your family feels for one another by making a calendar so you can spread the love all year long. $29.99.
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Gifts for the Girls’ Night
For the sweetest friends ever
Get the girls cupcakes delivered from Georgetown Cupcakes. The super tasty cupcakes will distract your friends from complaining that they don’t have a boy this year. Georgetown Cupcakes will ship to anywhere in the U.S. (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and you can choose the date you want them to arrive. Surprising your BFFs with cupcakes delivered to her door on the 14th? Now, that’s true love. Starting at $25.
For your fashionista friend (sponsored)
What girl doesn’t love a little bling, especially on V-Day? Alex and Ani, a positive energy lifestyle brand, is all about meaningful charms that represent what is unique and authentic about the wearer. This is the perfect gift for your fashion-forward friend who loves rocking one-of-a-kind pieces. Alex and Ani pieces are made in America from recycled metals from local mills and refineries. Their patented Expandable Wire Bangle is most innovative concept in jewelry. It allows the wearer, with the slide of a hand, to adjust the bangle for a perfect fit. We love Skeleton Key Charm Bangle and the Key to my Heart Bangles. Together, they totally say “you hold the key to my heart.” $28.
For the glam gals
Spend February 14 glamming it up with Deborah Lippmann V-Day polish. The shade is a little pricy, but there is no love more worth it than that with your friends — plus getting pretty always perks everybody up! $20
For the rom-com set
Have a night with your pals and watch the Chick Flick 3 Pack with Juno, 27 Dresses and The Devil Wears Prada . These laughs will cheer you up if you’re feeling at all down on this pink- and red-filled day. $33.99
For the baking babes party
Get creative with your friends and make some fun baked goods with the LOVE Cookie Cuter and Heart Shaped Donut Pan. $5 and $6.
For your BFF who is in need of some V-Day cheer
If your best friend is the anti-Valentine’s Day spokeswoman then show her how fun the holiday can be with hilarious Her Campus posters. The “100 Reasons He Isn’t Texting You Back” poster which includes excuses such as “he’s in jail” and “he’s worried his phone is being wiretapped” will keep your friend ROTFL all night long. The “Man Poster” 3-Pack also comes with “The Most Bangable Guys You’ll Meet in College” and “Web of Hookups.” Laughter is totally the best medicine and your BFF will love how this poster is more ‘LOL’ than ‘LUV.’ $15.99
For the Feb. 14 gab sesh
Have your friends over to your dorm room or apartment on February 14 and re-cap the breakups, makeups, and hook-ups of your past year. Make mocktails or for the 21-and-over crowd break out a bottle of wine. Make it festive with these arrow drink markers. $8.
For a salon-inspired girls’ night in (sponsored)
Whether you’re primping for your dream date or just trying out new hairstyles with your BFFs, these two products will become your fave V-Day couple. Blow Dry Addict is a unique blow dry crème that reduces hair breakage by 87%, making hair 7x stronger in just one use. It’s perfect for your blow dryer-addicted roomie (you know, the one who wakes you up at 7 a.m. daily with the sound of her dryer). Flat Iron Addict shields your hair from heat up 450 degrees and gives you 72-hour frizz control. If you and your guy have an outdoor date planned, this is a must-have!
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For the friend needing some sizzle
Treat your pal to these sexy Packaged Panties which come in thong (pictured) and hipster styles. These adorable, very convenient panties (they come in these cute palm-sized packages) are a great gift for a friend who might need a little help feeling sexy on February 14. $28
For your BFF
The best part of spending this lovey-dovey day with your BFF isn’t the benefit of having a buddy to commiserate with, it’s having someone you love by your side. Show her that you care with this fresh (and way chicer) take on the Best Friends necklaces you wore in grade school. $22
For your sorority sisters (sponsored)
Even if the girls in your sorority already have tons of swag, we can assure you that they’ve never seen sorority apparel like this. Dormify is the collegiette’s one-stop shop for stylish dorm gear. They’ve got everything from bedding to graphic tees to clipboards to show your Greek pride. One of our favorite Dormify items is definitely this #Sororitygirlproblem pillow. Gift it to your Twitter-obsessed sister for a gift she will #seriouslylove. The twitter lover may also be a fan of the #nbd Pillow. Both $44
For your hipster friend (sponsored)
If you loved the #sororitygirlproblem pillow, but your friend isn’t in Greek life, she will love the Indie Cred Pillow from Dormify which is a bright and beautiful pink with those trendy glasses she loves to wear. She might also like the Shut Eye Pillow. It’ll inspire her to close her eyes and relax! $44 and $39
For the friend who needs more love in her life (sponsored)
Dormify can bring some love to your friend’s off-campus apartment with these fun Love Me or Leave Me Pillow Cases and Love Me or Leave Me Shower Curtain. They’ll bring some splash to your friend’s apartment! $19 and $39
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Gifts for Every Step in Your Relationship
For your crush
A gift card might seem impersonal, but if you include a sweet note with an inside joke and an offer to catch the latest must-see on Friday it becomes a reason for him to take you on a date. Instead of the typical Starbucks or movie theatre gift card, go for something a bit more unexpected, like a cute local coffee shop, a bowling alley, or a local ice cream place.
For that guy you just started dating
He probably doesn’t love you yet, but he does love his favorite sports team. So gift him with this casual winner, a vintage-inspired tee of his favorite sports team $29.50
For your long distance boo
You can’t sleep with your babe every night but with this Sending All My Love to You Custom Pillow he will have a part of you with him when he’s catching Zzzzs. $55
For the guy you’ve been dating forever
Between holidays and birthdays, you’ve probably exhausted most gift ideas for your boyfriend of forever. But making him a photo album or scrapbook of your favorite memories is something new and extremely thoughtful. He’ll know you put time and effort into it, and he’ll fall even more in love with you.
For the music lover
Tickets to his favorite band might be out of your price range, but these bold red iHome speakers will let him listen to them in style! For some bonus points, burn a mix CD of songs you know he’ll love. $49.99
For the guy you’re just dying to get to know better
Remember the days of “Never Have I Ever” in middle school and high school? This quirky book is a funny way to get to know a guy you just started dating. It includes everything from “never have I ever blackmailed someone” to “never have I ever lied to my mom” to “never have I ever kissed a stranger.” Coming up with new topics can be so hard when you’re still in the getting to know you phase, but this book makes it super easy. $9.95
For the profesh guy
If your guy recently landed a major job or internship, show him how proud you are with this thoughtful gift. The tie is 100% silk and includes a special pocket on the back where you can tuck a secret love note for him to find. You receive five paper hearts to write your messages on, as well as one polished nickel heart charm that you can have engraved with your name, a sweet message, or an inside joke you two share. $49.95
For the funny guy
Anchorman is one of those flicks that all guys seem to love, so you know he’ll be obsessed with this graphic tee. The only downside of this hilarious gift? You know he’ll be quoting Ron Burgundy all night. $24
For the kid at heart
Even the most mature guy can turn into a kid again when it comes to his favorite superhero. This minimalist poster is way more stylish than the Marvel version he had hanging in his childhood bedroom. $18
For the stylish guy (who also wants to help the world)
Warby Parker is one of the hottest new brands for glasses and sunglasses. The quality is superb and the frames are super stylish. The best part? For every pair sold, a pair of optical lenses is given to someone in need. This is the perfect gift if your guy loves menswear style and is conscious about what brands he is supporting. $95
For the brainiac
The Believer is a super unique mag, founded and designed by the ultra-hip writer Dave Eggers. The magazine covers everything from music to literature to film. If your BF is always looking for new entertainment suggestions, then a year-long or six month subscription to The Believer will become his new favorite thing. Well, his second favorite thing — the wonderful girl who got it for him comes first, of course! $45 for one year
For the beer lover
Um, so much more stylish than a red Solo cup. Beer never looked so classy than in this upside down glass. All of your guys friends will ask where he got this glass and he’ll be proud to tell them it was a gift from you! $20
For a candlelit dinner (sponsored)
Give the classic candlelit dinner a reboot with these candles from The SOI Company. This company was founded with the idea of creating a healthier environment through soy candles. The candles support American agriculture and the soy wax burns cleaner and longer — perfect for an earth-loving couple. The candles come in a ton of different scents — there are more than 30 in total — but we think the Crème Brulee is perfect for V-Day (especially if you don’t have the Martha Stewart skills to actually make a Crème Brulee!). $24.95
For the classy couple
This gift is the collegiette™ equivalent to matching ‘Mr.’ and ‘Mrs.’ tees. Whether you and your BF are tailgating, hosting a party, or just enjoying a casual night with friends, you two will be totally class-tastic with these matching Classy Koozies. $5