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45 Creative Valentine's Day Gifts for Friends to Make Them Feel All the Love

Your BFFs deserve only the best, especially on February 14.

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February 14th isn't just about celebrating romantic love — it's a time to recognize your BFFs, too. There's really no excuse for not doing something special for your comrades, whether you've found yourself in a great relationship this Valentine's Day or are still super single. To help you out, we've put together a list of the best Valentine's Day gifts for friends.

While Galentine's Day monopolizes the "friend" part of the holiday, we've curated a list of picks for him and her that'll please anyone you want to honor this year. When browsing this guide, think about their style and whether they'd prefer something more sentimental or practical (or a little bit of both). There are so many affordable ideas on this list that you can be sure to get something for all of your special people, even if you're already shopping for a boyfriend or girlfriend. We've even thrown in gift sets like four pairs of heart-shaped sunglasses or an at-home cocktail kit that's just made for girls' night.

All of these ideas are simple yet thoughtful, and the personalized picks in our roundup are sure to speak to your unique relationship. Both flying solo this year? Even better! After you open gifts, enjoy a nice dinner and hunker down to watch great romantic comedies.

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Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag

Everywhere Belt Bag
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If there was an "it girl" in the bag world right now, it would be this super versatile belt number. Made of water-resistant fabric, it's perfect for men and women, and can be worn as a crossbody bag or fanny pack. It works for the gym, running errands or even just a casual afternoon stroll. What's more, it's a favorite of the GH Institute Textiles Lab.

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Rechargeable Hand Warmers

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Rechargeable Hand Warmers

A must-have for the dead of winter, these rechargeable hand warmers would make a great gift for the friend who suffers from poor circulation. It takes less than two minutes to heat up and they'll stay charged for up to four hours.

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Custom Valentine's Day Gift For Friends

Custom Neon Sign

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Custom Neon Sign
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Tell your friend just how great they are with a LED custom neon sign, straight out of a Y2K dream bedroom. It can be personalized with their name, favorite phrase or even their most-used emoji. It's made of acrylic and comes ready to mount on their wall.

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The Slides They Didn't Know They Needed

Cloud Slides

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Cloud Slides
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These fun slides have been on everyone's feet right now, and for good reason. Made of soft, bouncy EVA foam, they're ideal for lounging around the house or running to the grocery store. Plus, they can be styled with socks during the colder months.

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Valentine's Day Gift for Friends Under $15

Password Book

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While this gift might be passed over for something more sentimental, hear us out: This password organizer is actually the sweetest present you can give your forgetful friend. It features tabs (arranged in alphabetical order) for all of their log-ins, so they'll never be locked out of an account again.

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Cute Valentine's Day Gift For Friends

Heart-Shaped Sunglasses

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Heart-Shaped Sunglasses
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A great idea for a Galentine's Day party, these heart-shaped sunglasses will have your closest gals feeling all the love. For under $10, you'll get four pairs in traditional Valentine's Day colors.

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Your BFF Will Thank You

Wearable Blanket Hoodie

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Wearable Blanket Hoodie
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They'll stay cozy all season long with this wearable blanket hoodie, which comes in a bunch of fun patterns, including the sushi print pictured. It's available in one size that'll fit most people, and it has a soft sherpa lining to boot!

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Makeup Bag

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Makeup Bag
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Perfect for your religious friend, this sweet makeup bag will nourish her heart and soul every time she reads the proverb. The waterproof linen design will keep her daily essentials, like her wallet, phone and keys, intact.

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Trinket Dish

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Trinket Dish

Now here's a gift that is equal parts practical and sentimental. With over 24,000 reviews on Amazon, this ceramic trinket dish is a hit with jewelry lovers, as it's great for holding rings, earrings and necklaces. It doesn't hurt that it features a sweet message that might just cue the happy tears.

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Creative Valentine's Day Gift For Friends

Messages in a Bottle

Amazon’s Choice
Messages in a Bottle
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Give your BFF their daily dose of love with these cute messages in a bottle. The best part? All 50 capsules come with prewritten messages that are sure to tug on their heartstrings.

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Cute, Small Valentine's Gift for Friends

Positive Potato

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Positive Potato
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Motivate them every day with this adorable knitted potato, perfect for adding a playful touch to their desktop. It's a great gift for any friend, but would be a real hit with a coworker.

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Bestie Drinking Cup

Bestie Drinking Cup
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This glass cup with a bamboo lid is made for a girl on the go. It holds a full 16 ounces of liquid, which means she can enjoy her iced coffee or go-to smoothie in style. The sweet message on the front will also warm her heart every time she reads it.

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Perfect For A Galentine's Day Party

CRAFTMIX Cocktail Mixers

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Cocktail Mixers

Made for girls' night, this variety pack brings the bar straight to her home. Each packet comes ready to be mixed with their favorite liquor, in delicious flavors like mango margarita, blood orange mai tai and strawberry mule.

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Cheap Pick They'll Enjoy All Year

Do One Thing Every Day Together: A Journal for Two

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Do One Thing Every Day Together: A Journal for Two

The truth: You never run out of things to talk about. Even so, use this journal to guide insightful, sometimes hilarious conversations about your friendship. Jot down your thoughts in the pages provided, so you can look back at them when you need a reminder of the special bond you share.

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Personalized Pick

Personalized Knot Bracelet

Personalized Knot Bracelet
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Add your first name initial and theirs for a subtly personalized gift. The bracelet comes in gold, silver or rose gold, and you can add up to five charms.

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Go Funny or Heartfelt

Why You're My Bestie Fill-in-the-Love Book

Why You're My Bestie Fill-in-the-Love Book

Each page in this book will prompt you to think of all the ways your best friend has filled your life with love, joy and laughs. Tell 'em to give it a read when they miss you most.

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Wow-Worthy Present

Friend Gift Box

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Friend Gift Box
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They'll be so impressed when they open up this box and find a pair of socks, a candle, tumbler, bath bomb and wine stopper. "If you want your friend or loved one to feel special and not sure what to buy them and the person loves to pamper or need to be pampered ... this is a must give gift," on Amazon reviewer wrote.

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Great Idea for Your Best Guy Friend

CRAVEBOX Valentine's Day Snack Box

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Valentine's Day Snack Box
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They'll get 45 different tasty snacks, ranging from savory to sweet, all wrapped up in a Valentine's Day-themed box. And if they love nothing more than nostalgic presents, they'll appreciate the childhood favorites like Fun Dip and Tootsie Pops.

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As Cute as Can Be

Pink Cactus

Pink Cactus

A floral bouquet isn't exactly a great symbol of your everlasting love. This pretty pink cactus, on the other hand, will last forever — as long as she waters it sparingly and sticks it in a sunny spot.

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Luxe Without the Big Price Tag

Essential Oil Diffuser

Essential Oil Diffuser
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We can all use a little more rest and relaxation, and essential oils can help. Grab their favorite calming scent and this top-rated diffuser. It includes seven color-changing lights, plus a nightlight.

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Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more. 

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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. 

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