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. Chocolate Truffles - $24.50
Smooth and creamy Lake Champlain chocolates are made in small batches in Vermont and offer good value for the quality they provide. A beautifully boxed set of chocolate truffles reminds your significant other that you're sweet on him or her.
2. Puffed Heart Clutch Bag - $24.99
A sweetheart of a gift in the season's must-have purse silhouette -- the clutch shape -- this bag features a big heart. Underneath the flap is a magnetic snap to secure it closed. And still under $25, it features a pavé-rhinestone heart charm that dangles from the flap.3. Strip Chocolate Adult Game - $27.98
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.4. Juno DVD - under $26
Cuddle up on a special occasion with a good movie. This funny, quirky one is a heart-warmer that she may appreciate adding to her collection.5. 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!6. Kama Sutra Body Souffle - $17.99
Who needs a Caribbean vacation, when you can stroke the flames of passion at home? The The Kama Sutra Body Souffle collection of delicately scented and flavored massage creams come in Chocolate Creme Brulee, Cool Mint Creme, French Vanilla Creme, and Strawberry Creme. Mmm!7. 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.8. L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Shimmering Lotion - $22
Help her to keep her skin soft and do good while she's at it. Ultra-rich lotion is gentle scented with cherry fragrance.