25 Under-$50 Valentine's Day Gifts for Teens and Tweens They'll Actually Appreciate (2024)

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I’m coming up on my fifteenth Valentine’s Day as a mom, and the holiday is always one of my favorite excuses to show my kids I appreciate them. But as my now-teenagers have gotten older and developed more sophisticated interests, it’s been trickier to pick out a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift without going over budget.

During my hunt for the right presents to give my teen boy and girl, I discovered there are plenty of affordable Valentine’s Day gifts for tweens and teens if you know where to look. From a lululemon belt bag and Stanley Quencher tumbler for the trendy teen to gifts for Lego lovers, gamers, sports fans, and skin care and makeup enthusiasts, these 25 Valentine’s Day gifts are sure to elicit a smile from even the surliest of teens and tweens—and they start at just $5.

Best Teen and Tween Valentine’s Day Gifts $15 and Under

Whether you’re gifting your kids snuggly stuffed animals from Jellycat or adorable cupcake earrings handmade by an Etsy seller, there are lots of loveable Valentine’s Day gift ideas for teens and tweens that are priced at just $20 or less. Tweens and teens love things like building a LEGO set or sipping hot cocoa out of cute, themed mugs while wearing heart-covered pajamas, so consider some of these affordable options as ways to send some V-Day love your kids’ way.

• Sur La Table Valentine’s XOXO Mug $9; surlatable.com
• Crocs Jibbitz Sweethearts Shoe Charms 5-Pack $14 (was $20); amazon.com
• E.L.F. Cosmetics Glow Reviver Lip Oil $8; ulta.com
• Minecraft: The Island Book $11 (was $18); amazon.com
• LEGO Roses Building Kit $15; amazon.com
• Komoka LED Compact Mirror $9 (was $10); amazon.com
• Mistriddle Waterproof Shower Phone Holder $15; amazon.com
• Trodance Mini Travel Jewelry Case $5 (was $10); amazon.com
• Build-A-Bear Buddies Mini Love Bug Plush $10 (was $14); buildabear.com

Best Teen and Tween Valentine’s Day Gifts $30 and Under

For the stuffed animal lover, you can pick up a Jellycat plush or a themed Squishmallow for $25 or less. Or, with the Super Bowl right around the corner, gift your favorite football fan an early Valentine’s Day gift like this insulated travel mug with an NFL team logo. Plus, Swifties will love making friendship bracelets with this 8800-piece kit

• Squishmallows Caedia the Blue Cow Valentine’s Day Plush $25; amazon.com
• Case Mate Phone Charm Wrist Strap in Crystal Pearl $21 (was $30), amazon.com
• Foco NFL Logo Insulated Travel Mug $25; amazon.com
• Jellycat Kitten Caboodle Plush $20; amazon.com
• Uoony Friendship Bracelet-Making Kit (8800 pcs) $18 (was $20); amazon.com
• Kitsch Satin Pillowcase for Hair and Skin $16 (was $18); amazon.com
• Le Chic Miami Cute Cupcake Stud Earrings $16; etsy.com
• Boean Pickleball Paddles Set $30 (was $60); amazon.com

Best Teen and Tween Valentine’s Day Gifts $50 and Under

If you’re looking to splurge just a little bit, there are lots of Valentine’s Day gifts for $50 or less. The trendy lululemon belt bag comes in two shades of pink for the holiday (in addition to several other colors), or encourage your tween or teen to stay hydrated with a viral Stanley cup. Plus, encourage their love of music with a portable speaker that’s currently on sale.

• Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag $38; amazon.com
• Cozy Earth The Plush Lounge Sock $44 (was $55); cozyearth.com
• Stanley Quencher Flowstate H2.0 Tumbler (40-oz) $45; stanley1913.com and amazon.com
• Glow Recipe Fruit Babies Bestsellers Kit $38; ulta.com
• JBL Clip 3 Portable Speaker $40 (was $50); amazon.com
• Freshman Heart Stripe Sweater & Skirt Set $49; nordstrom.com
• Qdragon Mini Basketball Hoop $33 with on-site coupon (was $50); amazon.com
• The Bouqs Co. Heart Eyes Rose Bouquet $48 with code ROSE (was $59); bouqs.com

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