25 Valentine's Day Gifts That Are Perfect For An At-Home Date Night
Valentine's Day might look a little different this year — here's how to make the most of it.
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1. A box of fun conversation starters ranging from "What's your most embarrassing memory from junior high?" to "What would be the absolute perfect day?" You might just learn a thing or two about each other.
Promising review: "My boyfriend and I have been together for two months and literally have felt like we have known each other since the day we met. I wanted to find some more ways to get to know him better as I’ve asked every question I could possible think of LOL. I didn’t look at a single card before we played and it really helped further strengthen our relationship. The different categories make sure you leave no part of your significant others life unturned! I highly recommend!" —Braxton
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
2. A date night kit that will basically plan your night for you — seriously, it even has recommendations for your streaming service of choice!
The kit comes with a personalized photo puzzle, two stemless wine glasses or champagne flutes, heart shaped tea lights, lavender massage oil, recipe card, movie suggestion card, Spotify playlist suggestion cards, question print out, and assorted chocolates and candy.
Blossom And Be Design Co. is a woman-owned Etsy shop.
Get it from Blossom And Be Design Co. on Etsy on $65.
3. An at-home wine and painting kit with easy step-by-step instructions — meaning you can keep the wine flowing and still end up with something presentable.
Promising review: "My boyfriend and I celebrated our one year anniversary with this AWESOME painting kit. It was romantic with adorable lovely candles, great instructions on how to paint, and even adorable questions that let us bond more :) I loved that the instructions encourage you to paint each others canvases, allowing the painting to blend together. This was so sweet and well put together. The packaging was professional, organized, and adorable. It has been hard keeping quarantine romantic but this 100% helped!" —Shira Math
This set comes with two 8x10 canvases, four brushes, two aprons, two sets of acrylic paint, two step-by-step instructions, two reference photos, two heart-shaped scented candles, and a tablecloth.
DipNPaint is a New York-based Etsy shop that sells a variety of step-by-step paint kits.
4. A s'mores kit to make you feel like you're on a romantic camping adventure instead of hanging out on your living room floor. Bonus points if you build a cute pillow fort.
This set comes with a s'mores maker, two s'mores sticks, marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, string lights, two pairs of socks, candle and matches, outdoor adventure card game, and questions to keep you engaged.
KrushDate is a woman-owned Etsy shop based in New York that specializes in date night kits.
Get it from KrushDates on Etsy $54.99.
5. A candle made of wax that turns into massage oil, because nothing is more romantic than candles and massages.
Get it from Madewell for $15.
6. A fancy charcuterie board that looks elegant enough to serve the finest cuts of meat and perfectly aged cheese — though we won't tell if you actually fill it with Lunchables.
Promising review: "I love love this board! It is beautiful and sturdy. The utensils work perfectly to cut cheese and pick up meats. Because of COVID-19 my hubby and I celebrated our 15-year anniversary at home this year. I wanted something extra special and figured a charcuterie board would be perfect and this board was beautiful when I put all our goodies on it." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
7. A TikTok-famous microwavable popcorn popper, in case you need something to snack on during your Netflix-and-chill session.
Promising review: "I love this thing so much! I have avoided bagged popcorn for years because of the weird film it has, plus it just doesn't taste as good as stovetop. But cooking popcorn on the stove is messy and it takes forever and it's hard to judge the oil to kernel ratio. This is the best of both worlds. The little top gives you an idea of how much to use, and you can cook your popcorn in the microwave in a few minutes. It's really the best, and it tastes just like stovetop popcorn. You can add whatever toppings you like and make it as light or as buttery as you wish. This would also make a great gift for friends and family who are missing movie theater popcorn." —Rhianna
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in six colors and two sizes).
8. Or a box stuffed with tons of snacks, so you'll basically have your own at-home concession stand.
Promising review: "I love Crave Box. I buy these for my son, daughter and hubby for birthdays and Christmas and they always love them. They are filled with a great variety of snacks and they love having their own box of snacks! Great quality, fresh, and nice variety." —Stacy Cacciatore
Get it from Amazon for $25.45.
9. A picnic set so you can have a romantic candle-lit indoor picnic whether you're in the living room, backyard or on the balcony.
Get it from West Elm for $69.
10. A comfy sherpa blanket — because the best part of an at-home date night is getting your snuggle on with no risk of being the annoying PDA couple.
Promising review: "We've been sleeping without a nice blanket for far too long. It's usually just a thick comforter and a sheet. Cold nights often made the bed far too uninviting and it never really felt like it warmed up. So, I spend a little bit of money and got this nice fluffy blanket. It's ridiculously soft and very pleasant to touch. It definitely keeps the bed warmer and gives a nice snuggly feel that we didn't have before. We sleep on a full size bed and this fits with plenty of 'extra' to spare (which basically just means my wife can steal a bunch of blanket for herself and I still have more than a corner to myself.) I'm glad I bought it; it looks nice and keeps us warm, which was exactly why I bought it." —Christopher Lang
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in four sizes and 34 colors).
11. A customizable photo puzzle so you can piece together one of your favorite memories and reminisce on the times when not-at-home date nights were still a thing.
Promising review: "This puzzle was perfect as a surprise gift for my husband! The picture quality came out wonderfully and the pieces are sturdy and good quality. Will purchase more of these in the future!!" —Katie Ellis
ISeeMeBooksUS is a Minnesota-based Etsy shop that specializes in customized books and other items.
Get it from ISeeMeBooksUS on Etsy for $34.99.
12. An escape room in a box — which might just bring out your competitive side if you make it a double-date night. This one can connect with your Amazon Echo Dot, so Alexa can be your host for the evening.
Promising review: "Bought this for a stay-in date night. We had done a couple of escape rooms before in larger groups, and the puzzles were just as fun as a duo. Took us about an hour and fifteen minutes ... He kept raving about it today, so we are definitely looking for more in the series." —Iron Angels
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
13. Or an unsolved mystery game so you can finally put all those hours you've spent watching true crime documentaries to good use. It'll basically turn your home into a real life Clue board.
14. A flight of eight different wines so you can bring the vineyard right to your kitchen. You can even book a complimentary virtual tasting so you can learn all about what you're enjoying while you swirl and sip.
Get it from In Good Taste for $65.
15. Or a customizable flight board so you can provide your own preferred wines — or maybe even discover a new favorite by blind buying four you've never tried before.
Promising review: "I purchased these for my sister’s virtual wine tasting as a gift for our friends and family and they absolutely loved it!! Not only are the paddles made with a gorgeous wood, the personalization adds the perfect touch." —Odessa P. Hines
MyPersonalMemories is a woman-owned business based in Florida that specializes in personalized items.
Get it from MyPersonalMemories on Etsy for $49.99 (available in two finishes and eight engraving styles).
16. A 14-piece cocktail kit, because if you can't out go to the bar, bring the bar to you. It even comes with cocktail recipe cards so you won't have to waste any time looking up ideas online.
17. An online cooking class with Sur La Table, because learning from your own kitchen sounds way less stressful than going in-person and being surrounded by other couples. You'll get a prep list with all the ingredients you'll need, then you can join the class and start whipping up your masterpiece.
Get it from Sur La Table for $29+.
18. A fondue set so you can melt some gooey cheese or creamy chocolate and dip the night away.
Promising review: "What a great appliance for those of us who love to fondue but don't always want to deal with sterno cans. The ceramic lining is awesome...nothing sticks to it and it makes cleanup a breeze! I'm an Oster consumer...have a kitchen full of their products, and have to say, they deliver with this one, too! Going to use this outdoors for a fondue party on my deck." —Karen V. Wilkins
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
19. A make your own truffles kit — because chocolate is everybody's love language.
The set comes with complete instructions, thermometer, two bags of 55% dark chocolate chips, organic cocoa powder, organic coconut flakes, sea salt, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract.
Promising review: "I received this as a gift and we had a great time making them. Their premium chocolaty smoothness more than made up for their imperfect shapes." —Deb
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $38.
20. A virtual chocolate tasting experience so you can expand your knowledge of your favorite sweet treat. It comes with a 14-piece set of chocolates so you can follow along — just try not to devour them before the actual class.
Get it from Ethel M. Chocolates for $45.
21. A set of pint glasses that give you new conversation prompts as you sip — meaning the answers will get more and more candid as you reach the last drop.
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $30.
22. A candle making kit so you can craft your own personalized scent that you'll be burning long after date night is over. There's really no better way to say "I burn for you." 🔥
The kit comes with four bags of beeswax, a cloth bag, two droppers, four wooden sticks, a thermometer, two center devices, six fragrance oils, six candle dyes, 10 cotton wicks, 10 glue dots, a melting pot, six warning labels, six candles tins with lids, instruction manual, and a decorative gift box.
Promising review: "This was such a fun quarantine project! I have been wanting to make candles for a while and this little set has it all! The scents included are nice and it was an easy-to-use kit! Very happy with the purchase and the tins are super cute." —Justin
Get it from Amazon for $42.49.
24. A chocolate strawberry dipping kit so you can get a little creative with your favorite romantic treat.
This set comes with 12 fresh strawberries, a bag of Edibles dipping chocolate, crushed almonds, white crispies, and mini sequin sprinkles.
Get it from Edible Arrangements for $39.99.
25. And a highly rated projector so you can get that movie theater experience without having to leave the house — and without anybody walking in front of the screen.
Promising review: "This is my first projector and I'm very glad I went with this choice! It isn't bulky, it's easy to set up and the many picture adjustment options let you create a perfect picture. The many cables that are included make the initial setup easy and quick. I've connected it to my laptop and it worked instantly and without issue." —LeA
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
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