If you'd rather not mess with melting down chocolate and dipping strawberries yourself, you can order a dozen.

Valentine's Day gifts don't need to be expensive to be meaningful and appreciated.
Affordable gift ideas for him include a whiskey smoker kit, a Bluetooth shower speaker, a beef jerky box and buttery soft joggers.
Affordable gift ideas for her include chocolate-dipped strawberries, a pedicure, a pop-up bouquet card and a weighted blanket.
Affordable gift ideas for couples include a massage gun, s'mores kit, fun game and matching underwear.

As Valentine's Day approaches, you might be wondering what to get your special someone. It can be hard to find the perfect gift, especially when you're on a tight budget. But there are plenty of affordable options.

If you're feeling stuck, these 12 ideas can help to get your wheels turning.

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Him

First up are some affordable gift ideas for the man in your life.

Whiskey Smoker Kit

If your loved one is a whiskey drinker, he may appreciate this whiskey smoker kit. Using the torch lighter and wood barrel smoker top, he can infuse his drink with one of six natural wood chip flavors like apple or peach.

Bluetooth Shower Speaker

Does your partner like to listen to music in the shower? You can help enhance his experience (and keep his phone from getting wet) with a waterproof Bluetooth speaker.

Cost: $24.29 at Amazon

Savory Beef Jerky Box

Man Crates offers two affordable beef jerky gift boxes.

The jerky heart is a heart-shaped box that the recipient might first assume is full of chocolates. When he opens it, however, he'll find 16 flavorful beef jerky bits in varieties like orange habanero and honey root beer.

Another option is the booze-infused Jerkygram, which includes four larger pieces of jerky infused with different types of alcohol, including beer, wine and Caribbean rum.

Cost: $29.99 jerky heart or $49.99 booze-infused Jerkygram from Man Crates

Buttery Soft Joggers

Who doesn't love a pair of buttery soft joggers? Give the man in your life a new pair that will likely become one of his favorites. Reviewers say the material, fit and features are all spot on.

Cost: $45 at Amazon

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Her

Next up are affordable gift ideas for the woman in your life.

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Not sure where to find the classic gift of chocolate-covered strawberries? If you'd rather not mess with melting down chocolate and dipping strawberries yourself, you can order a dozen in an "I Love You" box from Edible Arrangements.

Cost: $49.99 from Edible Arrangements

Pedicure

You could also treat your special lady to some pampering. Head to a nearby nail salon with good reviews and ask for a gift certificate for a pedicure. Basic pedicures often range from $30 to $50, while deluxe versions can cost up to around $100.

Cost: Often starts around $30

Pop-Up Bouquet Card

If you really want to deliver on the Valentine's Day card this year, look no further. Paper Love offers a jumbo card with a detachable 3D flower bouquet inside. As she opens the card, the beautiful paper bouquet pops right up. She can then put it on display without worrying about watering or wilting.

Cost: $17.99 at Amazon

Calming Weighted Blanket

For the partner who enjoys cuddling up on the couch or has trouble falling asleep at night, a weighted blanket could be the perfect Valentine's Day gift.

Weighted blankets are soft and cozy like normal blankets but much heavier, often ranging from 5 to 30 pounds. Reviewers say the extra weight is soothing and helps them sleep better.

Cost: $34 for a 15 lb. blanket at Target

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Couples

Another option is to get a gift that brings you and your loved one closer together in some way.

"About 20 years ago, my husband and I made a pact not to buy each other gifts but, instead, buy something we both like to properly celebrate the occasion," Mihaela Olaru, a marketing consultant, wrote in an email.

If you want to go this route, here are a few low-cost options.

Massage Gun

No need to spend hundreds on a trip to the spa when you have a massage gun at home. You and your partner can take turns giving each other relaxing back massages without worrying about tiring out your hands or learning advanced techniques.

The Couples Game

The Couples Game (that's actually fun) is a party game that involves you and your partner answering questions meant to make you both laugh. It's not mushy or overly serious but aims to help you bond and learn more about each other in a lighthearted way.

S'mores Maker

Another fun gift idea is a s’mores maker. You can use it to roast marshmallows together any time from the comfort of your home.

"If you and your partner love a movie night in, something like a s’mores kit can take it to the next level and make it a little bit more special on the holiday and year-round," Katie Dissanayake, founder and CEO of the dating platform After App, wrote in an email.

Cost: $49.95 at Williams Sonoma

Matching Underwear

For a fun gift that keeps on giving, you can get a pair of matching underwear. MeUndies lets you pick the fabric, cut and size for you and your partner.

You can opt for a solid color or prints like dinosaurs in love, floating hearts or the northern lights.

Cost: Starts around $28 at MeUndies

Whatever You Do, Lead With Your Heart

If you're on a tight budget this year, remember that it's the thought and effort that count.

"Overall, the most important part about gift giving is thinking about creating a deeper connection with your partner and making them feel loved. No need to focus too much on price tags – a special moment is not about how much you spend," Dissanayake said.

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Affordable Valentine's Day Gift Ideas