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Valentine’s Day Gifts Girls Actually Want

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Murray State chapter.

We all know the stereotypes of Valentine’s Day. It’s all about love, candy, jewelry and flowers. Many girls may love the holiday, but may not love the gifts they receive. Every single year you open the same box of chocolates, receive flowers that die in a week and get jewelry that you don’t need or want. It’s not that you’re unappreciative of what they got you, but maybe you just wish the gifts were a little more practical. (It’s okay if you even have to nonchalantly send this article to your partner.) Here’s a guide to gifts that girls will actually want!

Shoes: all different kinds!

Along with clothes, shoes are the next best thing, and I can’t think of a better gift to buy for her! Tennis shoes, work shoes, comfy shoes, flats, heels, or converse, girls love shoes and you really can’t go wrong. 

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Headphones: They range from about $8 and up.

Headphones are another one of those gifts where you can never go wrong. She will use them at the gym, in class, or just around the house. Music is almost a necessity, and where there’s music, there needs to be headphones.

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https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ear+buds&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aear+buds

Nail Polish: OPI starts at around $12.

Most girls love to have fun bright colors painted on their nails at all times. Or maybe your girl is a black, gray, tan kind of girl. No matter what, they will love to receive a new bottle of polish to try out on their fingers and toes.

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https://www.opi.com/#LwzyUYUssMusjmFV.97

Victoria Secret Leggings: They range from $25 and up.

Girls love to wear comfy pants; therefore, girls are always looking for a new pair of yoga pants. They’re good for working out or just simply for everyday use. Buying a new pair of yoga pants for your girl will not be a mistake.

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https://www.victoriassecret.com/pink/yoga-pants

Planner: This brand is around $55 but you can get them cheaper or more expensive varying on brands.

What girl doesn’t like to plan their entire life with a pen and paper? She needs to write down that meeting she scheduled in a hurry, the homework that needs to get done, or maybe even time to eat and sleep. Giving her a planner will help her stay on track & have fun while doing it.

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https://www.erincondren.com/lifeplanner?msclkid=f9e01e1495351b025322446434f142e4&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=WP%20-%20Non-Brand&utm_term=planner&utm_content=Planner%20-%20EXACT

 

Face Mask: They range from $4 and up.

Who doesn’t love a nice and refreshing face mask? You can spend $4 or $20 to help your girl feel pampered, clean, and glowing.

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https://www.sephora.com/shop/face-mask

Books-A-Million Gift Card: any amount you wish!

If your girl loves to read, then Books-A-Million is the place to be. This website has millions of books and a gift card for her to purchase a couple would be such a useful gift.

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http://www.booksamillion.com/

Hair Salon Gift Card: any amount you wish to whatever salon they go to.

What girl doesn’t love to get her hair done? Whether she needs highlights, just a trim, or all of the above, you can’t go wrong by paying for her next new style.

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Apple Watch – $329

So you’re feeling extra nice and want to splurge a little for the holiday of love? She can use this apple watch to track her steps and calories, listen to music, and even receive text messages and calls on the go. P.S. I promise she will look like this if you decide to buy it for her:

 

https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-watch/apple-watch/gold-aluminum-pink-sand-sport-band?preSelect=false&product=MQKW2LL/A&step=detail#

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Alyssa is currently in her sophomore year at Murray State University. She appreciates nothing more than chick-fil-a's wonderful customer service as well as their food, a good netflix series, and a night of playing card/board games. In her very rare free time, you can find her playing sports. spending money on clothes and shoes, and eating mexican food. She plans to pursue a career in Elementary Education where she is able to provide each child with a home away from home. You can find her on twitter & instagram @Busche12