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be my {frugal} valentine: 15 perfect valentine’s day gifts under $15

by Ruth on February 1, 2012

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means it is time for the Annual LWSL Valentine’s Day Gift List!  I have found some awesome goodies for you this year–it is amazing what you can find for under $15 when you really start to look.  As with all gifts, of course, it is the thought that counts, and I think all of the gifts on this list will show your special someones you were thinking of them!

Gifts for Him:

1.  Braided Leather Bracelet-This beautiful, er, I mean handsome braided leather and stainless-steel bracelet not only has awesome reviews, it is on sale for 71% off the list price of $49.95.  ($14.95, Amazon)

2.  10 Things I Love About You Photo Book-Sometimes it is so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day craziness of life that we end up taking the ones we love for granted.  Remind yourself and your guy of all those things you love about him–he will melt!  I have made a few different photo books for my husband over the years–including a few from Mixbook–and they are always a hit.  ($12.99, Mixbook)

3.  Beatles Abby Road  CD-It’s hard to go wrong with a digitally remastered classic, and this one is arguably one of the best of all time. ($13.45, Amazon)

4. 6-in-1 Detachable Camping Tool-Don’t let the under $5 price tag fool you–this handy little pocket camping tool is a best seller with awesome reviews.  If your guy loves to camp, he’ll love this gift.  Make it even sweeter by planning a little camping getaway to go with it! ($4.45, Amazon)

5. The Office: Season One- This one made the list again!  Spend your V-Day laughing the night away.  ($13.99, Amazon)

Gifts for Her:

6. Sterling Silver Celtic Knot Ring-This ring is absolutely gorgeous, and at 71% off the list price of $49, another unbelievable deal!  ($13.99, Amazon)

7. Make Up Brush Set -Nice makeup brushes are oh-so-essential but usually expensive.  This fabulous little set normally retails for $75–what a steal! ($15, The Body Shop)

8. Cake Pops Kit-I am officially obsessed with cake pops!  If your favorite gal loves to bake then make her day with this super-fun kit by Bakerella!  ($13.57, Amazon)

9. Gussy Headband-I am unabashedly IN LOVE with all things Gussy.  (People often ask about the purse seen in my You Tube videos–it is a Gussy bag!) Her brand new Glam Totes are absolutely to-die-for (I already ordered one and they just came out on Monday!), but her adorable headbands are priced perfectly for Valentine’s Day. ($15.50, shopgussy.com.  Use code LIVINGWELL to save 10% on the headbands through 2/3, bringing the price down to $13.95!)

10. Romantic Movie Marathon:  Pick up a pair of under-$7.50 DVDs and surprise your sweetie with a love-fest at home.  Choose from The Notebook for $5.99,  Valentine’s Day for $4.99, A Walk to Remember for $4.99, Love,  Actually for $7.49, or just get my all time favorite, Pride and Prejudice for $15.49 (yes, slightly over $15 but SO worth that extra $0.49!)

Gifts for Kids:

11. Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set-Another repeat from last year’s list!  The price has gone up just slightly, but I had to still include it because I bought this set for Valentine’s Day 2 years ago and it is STILL one of my girls’ most-loved and most-played-with toys. ($15.12, Amazon)

12.  Rory’s Story Cubes-This one is for ages 8 and up, but this take-it-anywhere, bestselling game is awesome!  ($7.18,Amazon)

13. Guess How Much I Love You-I can’t imagine anyone not having this book in their children’s library already, but if for some unknown reason you’ve missed out, get it today!  It is my favorite kid’s book of all time and we read it almost every single day.  So sweet!  ($10.36, Amazon)

14. Melissa & Doug Sticker Collection- If your kids are as crazy about stickers as mine are, then this is the perfect gift for either girls or boys.  And at 71% off, it’s also a killer deal! ($5.05, Amazon)

15. Spot It-Another awesome game!  I love giving games to kids as gifts because by definition they require interaction and thought.  We have this game and love it, (even though it says ages 7-12.) ($11.95, Amazon)

And finally…

If you are local and haven’t yet checked out the coolest (and yummiest) cupcake shop around, In Your Face Cupcakes, then you should drop everything and GO!  The girls and I are semi-addicted to their mini-cupcakes, and for Valentine’s Day they have the most adorable little boxes that hold 4 mini cupcakes of your choice.  ($9, In Your Face Cupcakes)  Honey, if you’re reading this: forget the chocolates–I’ll take cupcakes instead! :-)

So tell me, what are you doing for Valentine’s Day this year?

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be my (frugal) valentine: 15 gifts under $15

by Ruth on February 1, 2011

It’s February and you know what that means.

(hint: think hearts)

Valentine’s Day!

You all know by now that I am a holiday junkie and February 14th is no exception.

I plan to bake cookies.

I plan to do a few crafts & make some cards with my girls.

(I even bought a Valentine’s stamp set from Craftin’ Crystal.)

I plan to put up some very sweet decorations, like these adorable heart strings.

And I plan to give a few gifts to my special someones.

Yes, I said someoneS.

Because to me Valentine’s Day isn’t just about my sweetie (though he is getting something VERY special this year.)   It is about letting all the special people in my life know that I love them.

I love to give gifts, so I thought I would put together a little list for y’all (I’m getting more Southern every day) of 15 awesome, original, & perfect gifts for under $15.

(Consider it my love gift to you.)

Gifts for Him:

1.  IDL Tools International 2000CP T10 Keychain MultiTool.  Handy guys are sexy.  Give your favorite Mr. Fix-It a keychain he’s sure to love.  You don’t even have to tell him you got it for 60% off! ($13.80, Amazon.com)

2. City of Black & White.  Okay, so this Mat Kearney CD could be good for just about anyone.  It is just an awesome album!  ($12.49, Amazon.com)

3.  Sh*t My Dad Says.  Okay, so maybe the title doesn’t scream romance, but if you are looking to give your stressed-out honey a good chuckle this year, you must buy this book.  It’s a great deal, too! ($8.30, Amazon.com)

4. Men’s Military-Inspired Polo.  A great looking shirt for your great-looking guy at a great-looking price!  ($12.97, OldNavy.com. Go through Ebates to get 20% cash back!)

5. The Office: Season One.  Spend your V-Day laughing the night away.  ($14.99, Amazon.com)

Gifts for Her:

6. Allora Handmade Rosebud Earrings.  I just discovered Jessica’s insanely beautiful rosebud jewelry when she gave me a business card attached to a pair of these earrings at Blissdom.  They are stunning and totally unique, and I now want a pair in every color.  ($12.00, AlloraHandmade.com)

7. Urban Pantry: Tips and Recipes for a Thrifty, Sustainable and Seasonal Kitchen This book was ranked one of the top 10 cookbooks of 2010.  It is an awesome, inspiring, & useful read (especially for thrifty gals like us.) ($13.29, Amazon.com)

8. Gussy Sews Headband.  Another Blissdom discovery and I am IN LOVE with all of her products.  Her totes, clutches, & diaper bags are absolutely gorgeous, but her adorable headbands are priced perfectly for Valentine’s Day. ($14.50, shopgussy.com)

9. Pride and Prejudice (Restored Edition DVD).  This classic love story is so beautifully filmed I would watch it every day if I could.  Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy isn’t bad, either. ($12.99, Amazon.com)

10. Pleated Poppy Hair Clip or Pin.  Yet one more Blissdom find.  These are so cute I could die.  ($8, thepleatedpoppy.com)

Gifts for Kids:

11. The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs – Valentine’s Day.  These little singing stuffed wonders are one of the hottest & highest rated toys out there right now.  This one is all decked out just for Valentine’s day, and sure to make your little one squeal. ($12.99, Amazon.com)

12.  The Quiet Book.  A must-have bedtime book for any child’s library, this is one of the sweetest kid’s books I’ve ever read. ($10.36, Amazon.com)

13. Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set.  I bought this set for Princess last Valentine’s Day.  Not only is it absolutely adorable, a year later, it is still one of her favorite toys! ($14.33, Amazon.com)

14.  Bananagrams.  This one is for ages 7 and up, but it is one of the best games around!  Seriously, if you don’t have this game yet, you must buy it now. ($14.95, Amazon.com)

15. Melissa & Doug Sticker Collection – Pink.  If your girls are as crazy about stickers as mine are, then this is the perfect gift.  And at 67% off, it’s also a killer deal! ($5.65, Amazon.com)

You may have noticed that most of the items I picked were from Amazon.com, my very favorite place for finding amazing gifts at a great price.   Please note that prices may be subject to change based on popularity and availability.  Also, if you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for Amazon Mom to get free 2 day shipping on all the products listed here (and about 100,000 other products, too.)

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