Even if you don't have a lot of cash now, you can still find wonderful, romantic gifts to give.
Whether it's for a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or Valentine's Day, these affordable yet romantic gifts are all priced at around $25 US dollars and are available online. Each of these gifts reflects a generosity of spirit and an understanding that sometimes the best things in life are, if not free, at least fairly inexpensive.
1. Sexy "Close to My Heart" Lingerie - $25
This one-shouldered chemise is nearly see-through and comes with a matching G-string. Its flouncy hem and shoulder bow add feminine appeal. Note: This this item is available in one size that suits women who wear dresses 4 through 10. If you're not sure about the size, look for other styles on the site that are available in S/M/L or plus sizes.2. Strip Chocolate Adult Game - $34.98
Chocolate plus a game to play? Not since hydrogen and oxygen merged to form water have two more essential elements united. So put aside your 30th-anniversary edition of the "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" video and oompah-loompah this romantic gift, which includes 3 oz. chocolate dessert topping, a game board, 2 brushes, and 2 game pieces. Who wins? He or she who devours the most chocolate, naturally.3. Embossed Clutch Bag - $19.99
A sweetheart of a gift in the season's must-have purse silhouette -- the clutch shape. Beneath the flap is a magnetic snap to secure it closed. On sale for under $25, it features pockets, credit card slots and a gold back zipper.4. Jewelry Case - $24.99
If she likes to travel with a few changes of jewelry, this lightweight but well-organized case will serve her well. A word to the wise: If you know what's good for you, make sure there's a pendant, pin, or pair of earrings tucked inside!5. Small Leather Journal - $26
Is she a keeper of memories or a diarist? This small (5.5"x4.25") leather journal holds 75 pages of parchment-colored paper and can be refilled. It ties with a latigo bow to hold her thoughts and musings.6. Kama Sutra Love Essentials - $26
Who needs a Caribbean vacation, when you can stroke the flames of passion at home? The Kama Sutra Love Essentials kit includes Original Oil of Love, Love Liquid Sensual Lubricant, and Sweet Honeysuckle Honey Dust with feather applicator. Mmm!
7. Lake Champlain Hot Chocolate Sampler - $26.50
Lake Champlain chocolates are made in small batches in Vermont and offer good value for the quality they provide. These three different, delicious, and great-looking canisters contain enough to keep insides sweet and hot for quite a while.8. JanSport Super Break Backpack - $29.90
If you're traveling the road of life together, why not carry a stylish backpack as you go? Price isn't the only reason this jaunty backpack is a best seller. It comes in many different colors and lots of fun patterns.9. Bride Wars DVD - under $20
She was too embarrassed to drag you to this one at the movies. For the holiday, add this to her home collection.10. L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Shimmering Lotion - $30
Help her to keep her skin soft and do good while she's at it. Ultra-rich lotion is gentle scented with cherry fragrance.