After the whirlwind of the holidays, it’s no wonder you’re exhausted by the start of February. So exhausted, you may forget that Valentine’s Day is a mere six days away.
By the time the romantic holiday rolls around, the entire holiday section of your local drugstore probably looks like a zombie apocalypse. It’s hard to find so much as a chocolate bar, let a lone a nice-looking card to express your love.
If you want to get a present for your lover or bestie and completely forgot to pre-order them something, we’ve rounded up the 13 best last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts. We found presents at every budget that don’t scream “I bought this at the drugstore two hours ago” and are sure to put a smile on the face of your sweetie.
While some gifts are physical items that you should probably order right now, many of them are experiential gifts or just straight-up same-day delivery presents that you can order for your loved one as you sit down to dinner with them.
Don’t get caught red-handed forgetting the holiday, snag a nice last-minute gift that your loved one will love ahead.
A snack or meal from their favorite faraway eatery
Goldbelly is a magical website that lets you order iconic favorites from local businesses all over the United States. Treat your boo to a meal from their favorite place in their hometown, a dinner from their favorite city or another sentimental snack.
A romantic weekend away
If your partner likes surprises, they may love for you to whisk them away to a gorgeous Airbnb on a last-minute trip (like this unreal cabin in Phillipsport, New York). You can also get them an Airbnb gift card, letting them chose the time and destination of their own personal getaway.
A perfume sampler
Treat your sweet to a selection of luxury fragrances, letting them test out different scents. This stunning set includes five unisex scents, including beachy, woody, fresh and floral aromas. Best of all, Sephora lets you buy online and pick up in-store or get most items delivered same day, if you're running low on time.
Some heart-shaped sugar cubes for their coffee, tea and cocktails
Reminiscent of those "be mine" heart-shaped candies, these sugar cubes come in two variety packs with different flavor profiles (floral or sweet). And unlike those candies, these sugar cubes can be added to your recipient's coffee, tea or cocktails to sweeten up their drinks (and maybe make them sweet on you). Uncommon Goods offers up to 1-day shipping.
A set of linen-textured sheets that you'll get to enjoy as well
If you share a sleeping space with your Valentine, this set of cooling, breathable sheets made from viscose derived from bamboo, cotton and linen is a present for you, too. They come in 12 colors in sizes twin to California king with quick delivery, but you'll want to order fast to ensure arrival before the 14th.
A Book of the Month Club membership for your beautiful bibliophile
The first subscription book club in the game, Book of the Month dates back to the 1920s. Your literary lover will swoon over a monthly membership, allowing them to read (and purchase) as many of the five to seven monthly featured books as they'd like.
A monthly coffee subscription for your java lovin' lover
Boasting over 400 types of coffee from small roasters all over the US, the coffee drinker in your life will love a subscription to Trade Coffee Co. They'll fill out a flavor profile, decide how many bags a month they want, then get a customized shipment sent right to their house.
A dreamy, spa-soft robe
Give your lover the gift of a lazy day with some loungewear they'll want to toss on all the time. This cotton robe, available in sizes S-XXXL and two colors, is lightweight and airy for year-round comfort and can be tied at the waist for that just-right fit.
A wear-everywhere lip duo
Choose your loved one's perfect shades in a lip liner and tinted lip oil duo from Merit. Both products are moisturizing and buildable and can easily fit into their beauty routine, plus the gold packaging adds a touch of luxury. This is one where you'll want to use expedited shipping at checkout in order to get your order before the big day (according to their website, expedited shipping takes one to three business days after processing).
A set of flowers with overnight shipping
Urban Stems offers wonderfully unique selections of bouquets — many with overnight shipping. While they ave the classics like red roses, they also create eye-catching collections of colorful plants and flowers.
The newest generation of AirPods Pro
If you really want to be sweet on your sweetie, treat them to a pair of AirPods Pro 3 with Prime shipping. They're water- and sweat-resistant, noise-canceling, offer up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge, and boast features for hearing protection, live translation, heart-rate sensing and more.
Dinner for two at home
On Valentine's Day, give the gift of not having to do the dishes. With GrubHub, you can get meals from your favorite local spots delivered right to your door in a jiff. Send them their favorite food or give them a gift card to treat themselves in their own time.
Or a bouquet with same-day delivery
Listen, we all forget about major holidays and then panic trying to get a gift together. Thankfully, 1-800-Flowers has a huge selection of classic bouquets with same-day delivery if you order before their delivery cutoff times.
Tickets to a show or event they've been hoping to see
Whether it's music, sports, comedy or theater, you can find tickets on StubHub. Treat your Valentine to a night on the town enjoying a live event together. Or, snag them a gift card so they can pick their own event on their own time.