These Dollar Tree Gems Are So Cute and Romantic, They’re Perfect for Gift Giving

Even though it feels like the new year just started, Valentine’s Day is already around the corner. While it’s not as big or gifting-centric as all those December holidays, Valentine’s Day can be a lovely way to celebrate the people you love and care for, whether they’re a romantic partner, family member, or close friend. That doesn’t mean you have to splurge on fancy dinners and nice jewelry for your boo and your group chat. A Valentine’s Day gift can be whatever you want it to be, but it helps if it comes in a festive gift bag, like these playful options from Dollar Tree.

’Tis the season for Dollar Tree to start rolling out its Valentine’s-themed products for the year, which includes these sets of cute patterned gift bags. For only $1.50 (it is Dollar Tree, after all), you get a six-pack of “frosted loot bags” emblazoned with colorful patterns featuring Conversation Hearts, bouquets of flowers, and phrases like “Forever mine” and “Kiss me” written in loopy script or playful block letters. 

Each bag has two sturdy-looking handles for easy transportation and is small but not too small, measuring 8.25 inches tall, 5.25 inches wide, and 3.5 inches deep. It shouldn’t take too much effort to fill it with an assortment of sweet surprises for your loved ones!

Now that you have some holiday-themed gift bags, you need to figure out what to put in them. Since you get six bags, you can use one for your partner (perhaps the one with “kiss me” written on it) and the rest for your friends, neighbors, colleagues, or family.

You can go with classic gifts like heart-shaped chocolate, little paper valentines (they don’t just have to be for kids!), and red, white, and pink sweets. For a more romantic gift bag, include a single rose and bottle of wine or Prosecco, and if you’ve made a reservation somewhere nice, you could print out the confirmation page and include it in a personalized card. For friends and family, try more playful choices like mini cosmetics and sample-size skincare, little plush toys, nostalgic candy, or artisanal condiments or baked goods.

If you don’t live near a Dollar Tree or can’t find these specific gift bags, you should be able to find similar ones at your local convenience store or drugstore, or order online from places like Amazon, which sells an eight-pack of patterned Valentine’s gift bags for $9.99, among other options.