Valentine’s Day 2022: Last Minute Gift Ideas For Partners, Friends

Looking for last-minute Valentine's Day gifts? Another busy weekend for shopping is around the corner and no one should be left feeling blue on your Valentine’s Day gift list. Falling short and forgetting a loved one on this red-letter day could put you in the dog house well until Christmas, so time to hustle up and find out what you can score for great gift ideas.

Gift cards are the easiest go-to you can lean on if you’re feeling pressed for time and fresh out of ideas. But if you’re looking to score some brownie points for thoughtfulness, the internet is the best place to hunt down some last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts and steals without busting your wallet.

The value or price of your gift is not as important as the effort that comes with a simple but well-thought-of token that can make your Valentine blush or your parents feel appreciated. But before you click on the check-out tab of your shopping cart, make sure you’ve got the shipping dates sorted out.

We’ve scrounged up a few fab last-minute Valentine’s day gift ideas that might tickle someone’s heart. New York Post rolls in a list of gifts you might want to check out suited for every budget. Most of these items are available on Amazon, Target or Best Buy.

GIFTS FOR HER

1. Jimmy Choo eau de parfum escentual, $106 - the anniversary edition of this fragrance is a steal and some stores offer it with a discount of up to $17.

2. Monica Roch kosann locket, $195 - this slim sterling silver locket is sure to make you feel closer to her heart. Be sure to ask if they offer overnight shipping.

3. 2021 Kindle Paperwhite, $130 - anyone who loves to read can appreciate a new Kindle. Paperwhite has USB-C charging and a larger 6.8- inch display with adjustable color temperature for nighttime reading.

4. Valentine’s Day collection beauty box from LookFantastic, $63 - this themed beauty box has everything every girl can wish for. Nail varnish from Nails Inc, a superfood berry mask from Elemis, and a MAC lipstick along with other curated beauty essentials.

5. Hello Fresh meals delivery, starts at $7.99 - struggling with your kitchen reign? Hello Fresh makes mealtime easy peasy and fun. Order a meal-delivery kit and all you need to figure out is who’s washing the dishes.

6. Dash mini waffle maker, $19.99 - a perfect waffle breakfast in bed for your sweetheart, not only on Valentine’s day but any day.

7. SWOMOG silk satin pajama set, $24.99 - an absolute steal for a Netflix chill kind of Valentine's weekend.

GIFTS FOR HIM

1. Apple AirPodsPro, $179 - nothing but the best for the apple of your eye. Currently on sale for half the price online.

2. Valentine’s beer pack, $15.95 - a sweet and fizzy reminder of just how much your dad or husband means to you. Get them a six-pack of festive beers to enjoy after a hard day’s work.

3. Carhartt 2-in-1 cooler backpack, $65 - a sports classic with a no-fuss design, any special man in your life will go bonkers for this as its 48-hour ice chest, insulated bottom, and robust dry compartment is big enough to pack a picnic for two.

4. Oura ring third-gen, $299 - this subscription-based smart ring has a variety of health-tracking features designed for rest and recovery. Keeps your other half in their best form while keeping track of their heart rate and sleep habits.

5. Star Wars Yoda one for me shirt, $19.54 - any Star Wars lover will appreciate such a gift he can wear any day with your seal of approval. The tee comes in five color ways.

6. Grand Jerky hear tin, $39.99 - a snacker’s ultimate gift pack. Could anything be more romantic than a tin heart filled with 13 mouth-watering jerky nibbles?

7. LeafIdeas smoker gun, $70 - if you're looking to show some loving support for your mate’s culinary ventures, a Smoker Gun will definitely get you more intimate dinner dates at home. Get the idea?

GIFTS FOR PARENTS

1. Glamping escape for two, autocamp Cape Cod, starts at $175 - your parents or your in-laws will definitely remember this for years down the road. Send them off for a quick getaway and treat them to a surprise mini-break on a glamping holiday.

2. Eater Wine Club subscription, $70 -$660 - whether your parents are wine aficionados or just merely love wine and dinner pairings, Eater offers automatic delivery of hand-selected wines to their doorstep every month. Each box offers either 2 or 4 bottles of curated bevvies to enjoy.

3. Audible membership, $10.82 - audiobook subscriptions may just be the best choice for your book-loving parents this year if you’re running out of time for shipping. Just download and listen. What’s more, they get a free 30-day trial.

4. Teakhaus wooden cutting board, $70 - if you grew up with your parents cooking together, remind them of how much that meant to you. Each cutting board is thick enough to resist warping and its professional-grade wooden surface is the ultimate kitchen must-have.

5. Original stretch blanket, $159 - this blanket is not your usual puffy blankie. It measures 10x10 feet. Just the same square footage of your garage. If your parents have blanket hogging issues, this will settle it.