37 thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts under $50

Libby Kane

Feb 4, 2016, 3:00 AM

Valentine’s Day is a chance to show our loved ones that we care … and perhaps gift them a token or two of our affection.

Whether your Valentine is a friend, family member, new date, or treasured spouse, check out 37 gifts under $50 that will make them smile.

We didn’t include chocolate or flowers, because: duh.

And remember — a homemade, heartfelt card is usually just as appreciated.

Charm your favourite person with a heat-changing heart mug.

ThinkGeek

The heart turns red as you fill the mug, for another boost of affection with every cup of tea.

Price: $7

Make your office a little more festive with heart cookie cutters.

Williams-Sonoma

Bake and decorate cookies with your Valentine, then enjoy them with your cubicle-mates.

Price: $10

Keep bits and bobs safe with a tiny ring dish.

Etsy / ThePaintedPress

It might be made for rings, but there's no rule it can't hold earrings, cuff links, or keys.

Price: $10

Keep toes warm with heart-covered socks.

Bloomingdale's

Is it still snowing where you are?

Price: $12

Decode confusing conversations with 'What Every BODY Is Saying.'

Amazon.com

Former FBI agent Joe Navarro explains how to read between other people's lines ... and your own.

Price: $14

Get down to basics with heart boxers.

JCrew Factory

It wouldn't be Valentine's Day without heart boxers. Try this fun pair to make your date's weekend a little more festive.

Price: $14

Say it again and again with an 'I love you' mug.

Nordstrom

What else do you need to say?

Price: $14

Make someone laugh with 'Why Not Me?'

Amazon.com

Writer and actress Mindy Kaling's second collection of essays and memories is the perfect read for an afternoon on the couch or an evening on a plane.

Price: $15

Send the right message with this happy notebook.

Nordstrom

Anyone can use a little pick-me-up during the work (or school) day.

Price: $16

Gain some insight into relationships with 'Modern Romance.'

Amazon.com

If you binged your way through Aziz Ansari's original Netflix series 'Master of None' this year, his grounded, fun insights into millennial dating and relationships are a natural next step.

Price: $17

Perk up their outfit with a fun bow tie.

JCrew Factory

Don't you have somewhere nice to go?

Price: $18

Remember the moment with an iPhone lens kit.

Flickr / Kees Romkes

It's about time you got a decent photo of the two of you together.

Price: $20

Make scrolling social with 'Game of Phones.'

Uncommon Goods

If you're going to keep them out anyway, might as well use your favourite screens for 'Game of Phones,' a silly scavenger hunt any texter can enjoy.

Price: $20

Provide warmth to go with a colourful travel mug.

Amazon.com

It will never get lost in the office kitchen.

Price: $22

Enjoy holiday whimsy that isn't red or heart-shaped.

Food 52

These quirky animal drink stirrers can add a little glitter to everything from your guests' cups to your declining desk plant.

Price: $22

Take dessert up a notch with a make-your-own macaron kit.

Food 52

Play sous chef as your date experiments with Fruity Cereal, Red Velvet, or Chocolate Molten flavours.

Price: $48

Do a little good while adding a little colour.

Bird and Stone

Website Bird and Stone puts 15% of the net profits from this bracelet (and many others) toward microloans and financial training for widowed women entrepreneurs in Kenya. Your Valentine can look good and do good at the same time.

Price: $26