I had so much fun putting together the sweetest little Valentine’s gift baskets for the kiddos! I LOVE gathering up seasonal goodies to give (remember our Hooray for Fall Boxes and Christmas Craft Boxes?), but doing so is always a delicate balance between my festive holiday-loving heart and practical voice of reason. I want to give, but I also don’t want to spend unnecessarily and clutter our home. So, while I searched for fun goodies the kids would love, I did my very best to be intentional and select quality items we could use or re-purpose after Valentine’s Day, as well as seasonal themed pieces we could enjoy year after year.
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Inside Isla’s Basket:
- Love Is My Favorite Thing book
- Lovey Dovey shirt I am just crazy about this sweet shirt and love that it is “Valentine’s themed” but the colors are neutral enough to work for all seasons.
- Gem stone stickers (Isla spotted these at a craft store last month and was crazy about them! I managed to sneak them into the cart when she wasn’t looking.)
- Heart mug (1 of a 2-mug set from Target)
- Heart print bag with a pair of Valentine’s socks inside (both from the dollar section at Target)
- Giant Hershey Kiss
Inside Cole’s Basket:
- Love is a Truck book
- Hug Machine book
- Lover Boy shirt (I made this one, and have had the Queen song running through my head non-stop! It’s okay though. I love that song.)
- XOXO mug (1 of a 2-mug set from Target)
- XO print bag (Target) with a Siracha truck toy– so fun, right?! Cole’s been obsessed wtih trying hot sauce lately, so it’s perfect for him (from Dollar Tree)
- Giant Hershey Kiss
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I picked these darling baskets up at Home Goods (their pattern is even reminiscent of hearts!) and plan to reuse them for future gift baskets and/or for storage around the house.
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Books are always one of my favorite things to give, and each year I find such joy in searching for wonderful new holiday titles for our collections! You can find a list of our favorite Valentine’s books HERE. And if you have Amazon Prime you still have plenty of time to order a few before Valentine’s Day!
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Tips for your own building your own Valentine’s Day Gift Basket:
Plan ahead and gather items slowly. Start thinking about your Valentine’s gifts in January. Trust me, it’s a good way to get you looking forward after the post-holiday blues!
Choose items that are reusable or have more than one purpose. Baskets, themed bags, art supplies, decor and books you can add to your seasonal collection.
Support small businesses. There are so many wonderful people out there creating such adorable things for the holidays. Peruse Etsy or Instagram to connect with artists you love and show them some support!
Look for items that encourage interaction and family time. Books, crafts, games, etc.
Keep it simple and give from the heart. These gift baskets don’t need to be complicated, expensive, or over the top. Give in a way that brings YOUR heart joy!
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Great Valentine’s Day Gift Basket Fillers:
- Books
- Craft supplies
- Clothes (shirts, socks)
- Accessories (bows, hats, nail polish)
- Valentine’s Decor (pillows, string lights, garlands, wall hangings, etc.)
- Bath toys
- Baking supplies (kid-sized spatulas, festive cupcake liners, cookie cutters, etc.)
- Small games or puzzles
- Stuffed animal toy
- Favorite toys that align with a Valentine’s theme, perhaps in color or style
- Mugs (perfect for cocoa or a chocolate mug cake!)
- A few sweets (it is Valentine’s Day after all!)
We hope these basket ideas inspire a little extra holiday magic in your homes this season. Happy Valentine’s Day, friends!
