34 Sweet Gifts Your Girlfriend Will Actually Love
She'll appreciate these thoughtful finds.
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Anytime is a good time to spoil your girlfriend and shower her with gifts. She can make you laugh after a long day, really listen when you need to vent and somehow always knows what you need before you do. So, when it comes down to picking up the best present for her the stakes can feel pretty high. But you should know, we’ve already done much of the heavy lifting, meaning your gift shopping experience can be as easy as clicking "add to cart."
At Good Housekeeping, we’re known for testing, researching and routinely talking up our most-loved products of the moment. And with the help of Good Housekeeping Institute 's expert recommendations, editor picks and sorting through thousands of consumer reviews, we’ve landed on some pretty great items that range from stylish to heartwarming to downright practical that are sure to make your girlfriend’s day. Don’t believe us? Take a look for yourself.
An affordable choice at less than $10, this adorable initial charm bracelet will win her over. It's plated with 14k gold and stretches to fit a variety of sizes.
Whenever she's working late shifts or traveling solo, she'll want to have this on hand. This loud alarm is outfitted with flashing lights can be easily activated in the event of an emergency. It fits securely on any keychain and comes in 13 colors.
This little avocado isn't just cute — it can be warmed in the microwave for 60 seconds, and then it can be used to help ease her aches and pains. It's stuffed with natural clay beads and comes in other characters, too, like an axolotl and a crustacean.
I Wrote a Book About You
This fun fill-in-the-blank book let's you put all of her great qualities in writing, so she knows you appreciate anything from her keeping the plants alive to making late-night nachos. It also lets you brag on all of the amazing things she does outside of your relationship, so she feels seen and loved.
Make this romantic by personalizing it with your picture and the name of your special song. Or have it tease a concert you're going to together. Just remember to allow enough time (at least a week) for customization. Note: This doesn't play the song, it's just decorative! But if you pay an extra dollar, you can get a Spotify code added to the plaque, which you could then scan with your phone to have the song play on your device.
Snag the Couples Edition of this fun book and complete suggested activities, then add a picture and a writeup when you're done. This scrapbook offers 50 opportunities to make zany memories when you pick a category, scratch off a hidden challenge and complete whatever is revealed, like baking a cake with one person blindfolded.
More personal than a standard flower bouquet, this ready-to-grow kit comes with soil, seeds and a glass bottle that can be used as a vase once the flowers bloom. Note: You get one bottle and one flower type.
Get her name and her birth flower put on a charming jewelry box that she can use for travel, or to hold her favorite pieces that she wears day after day. Bonus points if you place a piece of jewelry inside.
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LEGO Bouquet of Roses
LEGO's unique buildable bouquet has been a bestseller in artificial flowers on Amazon, and it's perfect for the girlfriend who enjoys creative projects. The kit has all the pieces she'll need to build a dozen red roses she can cherish forever.
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This belt bag is everywhere, and it can go everywhere, from the farmer's market to a concert to work. Made of water-repellent recycled nylon fabric, it features interior pockets along with an exterior one to keep her essentials safe and an adjustable strap. It's available in several different colors including this bright pink, a neutral gray or a very on trend True Red.
“I bought this bag a few years ago, but it still looks just as good,” Product Analyst Grace Wu said.
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Ensure she's all geared up for your next vacation with this spacious travel makeup bag. It comes in two sizes (medium and large) as well as several colors, so you can pick one that matches her aesthetic.
With this set of shower steamers, her morning routine will instantly improve. It has energy-boosting scents like menthol and eucalyptus, plus more low-key ones like coconut if she needs to wind down.
Work on the puzzle together to make the moment extra romantic. You choose the photo! Note that price varies by size, and you can pick from small to extra large puzzles.
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Pick a great photo of you two, and then get it subtly printed like an etching on a sweatshirt she'll proudly wear. You can even add text (up to 50 characters).
With nourishing ingredients like guarana and acai oil, the Brazilian Bum Bum cream is pretty popular. This travel-size gift set doesn't just include the popular body cream, it's also got the hydrating shower gel and a body fragrance mist with notes of pistachio and salted caramel.
“I will say, the cream smells amazing, and the scent lasts a very long time. I don't use it every day, but when my skin is feeling dry, it's what I turn to, ” says Group Digital Content Director Michelle Manetti.
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Romantic without going over the top, this wildflower pressed necklace is sure to make her smile. The gold-plated design comes in several flower options, each with their own meaning.
Available in so many different colors, the matching waffle knit set can be worn as pajamas or casual loungewear. She'll especially love that it has pockets.
A top seller in women's guides, this makeup brush cleaner and dryer will seriously upgrade her beauty routine. It cleans her brushes in 30 seconds and has eight holders to accommodate different sizes. Note that it requires 2 AAA batteries (not included).
"I love how quickly my brushes are cleaned and dried. Instead of making cleaning a chore, this tool makes it a breeze and I can use my brushed just minutes later," one GH staffer shared.
Gift her this sweet acrylic LED nightlight, and you just might bring her to tears. It's engraved with a sentimental message that's sure to make her feel extra special.
Tri-Fold Lighted Vanity Mirror
Equipped with 21 lights, a touch screen and mega magnification, this will instantly upgrade her beauty game. It rotates, has a storage tray in the base and, when she's done, folds up as shown.
Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today's shopping network, Reviewed.com.
Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.
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