Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Under $30

Though it is said that diamonds are a girl's best friend, you don't have to go broke when buying a gift for Valentine's Day. Here are 10 gift ideas for Valentine's Day, all of them under $30.00:

Valentine's Day Gift Idea (Under $30) No. 1: Make it Personal(ized)

When shopping for your sweetheart, you need to show that you put some thought into the gift, which is where the Personalization Mall, an online retailer, comes in handy. The gift I like the best this year is the "Love Letter Heart" ($29.95), a clear Lucite heart that contains enough room for a long, personal message from you to your love. Make sure to double-check the spelling when placing your order, though.

Make it personal by clicking here: Personalization Mall

Valentines' Day Gift Idea (Under $30) No. 2: Carol's Cookies

Candy, of course, is a Valentine's Day standard, but nothing says loving like something from the ovens of Carol's Cookies. Each cookie is about the same size as a hockey puck and makes the Keebler Elves look like a bunch of slackers. These are more of an experience than a sweet treat.

The small gift tin ($24.95) weighs four pounds and contains seven of Carol's best cookies. To maintain freshness, Carol's Cookies ships only on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, so make sure to time your order so that it arrives close to February 14. If you're really good, maybe your sweetheart will share them with you.

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Valentine's Day Gift Idea (Under $30) No.3: Magazine Subscription

Most magazines offer gift subscriptions, so this could be the gift that keeps on giving (at least until renewal time). Playboy Magazine is offering a gift subscription of 12 issues for $12.00 with the option of sending a email gift card.

Just get it for the articles by clicking here: Playboy

Valentine's Day Gift Idea (Under $30) No. 4: Mall Gift Card