37 Sweet Gifts Your Girlfriend Will Actually Love
On her birthday or any day, she'll appreciate these thoughtful finds.
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A girlfriend deserves to be swept off her feet every day. She loves you for who you are, is there for you when you need her, and probably doesn't ask for much. So if you've been scratching your head over the perfect present for her, scroll on to browse our guide to the best gifts for girlfriends.
Here at Good Housekeeping, we're always researching, testing and talking about our favorite products — so we've got some ideas on what would make a thoughtful gift for any and every girlfriend. We've taken care to bring you more varied gift ideas, with many you could easily order on Amazon. The best part about this roundup is you don't have to wipe out your savings because nothing is over $50, and many are small gifts that look more expensive than they are.
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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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.
This belt bag is everywhere, and it can go everywhere, from the farmer's market to a concert to work. Made of water-repellent fabric, it features interior pockets along with an exterior one to keep her essentials safe. It's available in several different colors including this bright pink, a neutral gray or a rich brown, called Lava Cake.
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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).
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.
You can personalize this box with your names, and inside she'll find a dozen wooden hearts listing reasons she is special to you. There are 56 romantic reasons you can pick from including "You are home to me" and "I love your beautiful face." If this is more for a friend-friend, there's also a version that's A Dozen Reasons You're My Friend.
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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.
Custom neon signs have been a hit with GH readers, especially for tweens and teens. This one can be personalized to spell out her name or a favorite saying, or you could have it read "I love you." Allow a few days for personalization.
Perfect if her hands are always cold, this rechargeable hand warmer will be a gift she uses over and over again. It warms up in under two minutes and is designed to keep her hands toasty for up to four hours when fully charged.
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It might look like a normal heart necklace, but there's actually a little gem inside that says "I Love You" in 100 different languages. It comes with a preserved rose and keepsake box, too.
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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Oprah calls these "Perfection in three-inch squares!" If your girlfriend has a sweet tooth, she'll love these bespoke chocolates made by a married couple.The cashews, pistachios, and almonds make them healthy, right?!
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The Adventure Challenge Scrapbook
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.
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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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).
Introduce her to the gift she didn't know she needed, until now. Perfect for lazy Sundays in bed, this helps her keep her phone and more close at hand while she rests up.
Maya Angelou’s profound poem, “Phenomenal Woman," is etched on this durable pair of 16-ounce wine glasses. They're a thoughtful and practical way to show you love her beauty, strength and spirit.
She'll want to do this as soon as she opens it. This kit comes with all the materials you need to make a beautiful sculpture of your hands holding.
This small keepsake highlights any special date of your choice — you can write a custom message to commemorate a first date, first meeting or when you moved in together. Choose either a 4 x 4-inch or 6 x 6-inch square clear acrylic block, which can sit on her desk, bookshelf or fireplace mantel.
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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