25 Delightful Valentine’s Day Gifts To Pleasantly Surprise Your Friend In 2019

Bald Guy Greetings is a small line of greeting cards that started out as a hobby for Ian Kalman and Sean Farrell, who worked in advertising in San Francisco, but has become full-time work. Their cards and magnets are available at BaldGuyGreetings.com, as well as over 500 independent retailers throughout the United States and Canada, You can also find their cards at over 1700 Target stores.

Bald Guy Greetings currently offers two humor lines; their Original Look and more recently they’ve added their B-Series Look that they designed to appeal to stationery stores that focus primarily on letterpress cards. Both lines focus on humor and in this day and age, they are being very well received and have been called “The Anti-Hallmark” and “The Sarah Silverman of greeting cards.”

Contributor: Bald Guy Greetings

On This Date In Music is a book with a daily story about a significant event that happened in the world of music on each date. Stories range from Edison patenting the phonograph in the late 1800’s to Pharrell Williams’ incredible ten week run at #1 in 2014 with his uplifting song “Happy.” Each story is told in approximately 800 words aimed at being concise and interesting. This is the perfect compendium for any music lover and can be used as a reference book or for a daily dose of compelling tales of tunes we all love and bands we all follow. 

Contributor: Mike Walter from On This Date In Music

William Roam is a luxury bath, skin, and hair company that has a variety of products and gift sets that would be great for your friends who need a spa day! William Roam sells bath salts, shave kits.

Contributor: Ali Murphy from William Roam

Words of Love is a compilation of the best things ever said on the subject of love. A book of over 500 bon mots, including the brilliance of everyone from Oprah and Ovid to Aristotle and Dear Abby, this volume of touching quotes and upbeat witticisms is guaranteed to make readers feel good. These are quotes to cuddle up to—they will touch the heart, bring a smile to the face, and make readers want to share the love! 

Contributor: Allen Klein from VivaEditions 

ICEMULE is the best gift for the friends in your life who crave adventure. ICEMULE creates a variety of backpack coolers at affordable prices. Their coolers can keep food and drinks cold for up to 24 hours, and can easily be rolled up and stored when not in use. If you have friends that love to hike or go camping, this is the gift for them! 

Contributor: James Collie from ICEMULE 

No B.S. is a clean skincare brand that doesn't use any harsh chemicals and only uses natural ingredients that have been shown to work. Their charcoal face mask helps to pull out all the toxins that have settled into your pores, perfect for the skincare conscious friend in your life.

Contributor: Cassandra Morneault from No B.S.

Welly makes double-walled travel bottles that can keep your drinks cold for 24 hours, or hot for 12 hours. One of the really fun aspects of the Welly bottle is that it comes with an infuser to brew tea, coffee, or infuse fruit. This is for your friends who don't have enough time in their day and are always on the go!

Contributor: Ben Kander from Welly 

A travel makeup kit that has a single serving of mascara, BB cream (or foundation for the darkest shade), and a dual-use, lip/cheek color. It is packaged into a tiny kit about the size of a post-it note. 

Pocket Palette is perfect for the busy woman on the go or travelers. It is cruelty free and made in the USA. 

Contributor: Ken from Pocket Palette

Best toy to give your best friend? Her first vibrator, of course. Most women get their first sex toy friend a very best friend. Sweet Vibration's The Perfect Match is the perfect first toy.

Whether you're in recovery from a workout, ball game, or everyday life, you can find relief in this convenient and effective CBD muscle salve. What says I care about you more than fast-acting and reliable pain-relief? In addition to its truly remarkable and effective pain relief, the CBD body butter is great for calming the stress of everyday life thanks to its mix of essential oils and soothing scents. 

Contributor: Samantha Morrison from Glacier Wellness

The organizers fashionably store all types of jewelry - keeping them safe and organized at home and during travels through a variety of storage options to accommodate family jewelry securely. 

They are available in four designs and are reasonably priced (under $25) and fit within carry-on luggage making them a useful, affordable gift. 

Contributor: John Vlachos from Brelox 

These oils have been known for centuries for their health, healing and restoring properties, giving your skin what it needs to regenerate and rejuvenate itself to its best. 

Contributor: Chris Williams from ChrisWmsPR 

From the Contributor: I just published a book last week that mixes dating advice with humor to keep people from getting frustrated with dating by sharing my experiences and process where I use marketing tactics to get first dates. By providing the framework for setting goals and creating a dating plan, people will stay motivated so they can get serious about finding the one. 

When they purchase the book, at no extra cost they get access into my private Facebook Community where they will get support from me, as well as the other members of the community. Plus, a portion of the proceeds of every book will be donated to my brother's memorial scholarship that will provide financial assistance for college students. This book makes dating fun! 

Contributor: Tracie Hitz from Hitz & Branding

Espressotoria's Caprista machine, available in sleek black, or bright white, is the perfect accent any countertop. This gadget is convenient, compact and stylish for the at home barista, the coffee obsessed, entrepreneurs, home office dwellers, new homeowners and so many others have been looking for. 

Contributor: Lauren Rios from Espressotoria

What better way to show your friend that you care than by giving them a soft and warm pair of socks. Your friend deserves a valentines gift just as much as your significant other. These are the sweetest testament to the relationship and bond that you share. 

Contributor: Caleb Backe from Maple Holistics

This mug is perfect for the friend who you like to belt out your favorite songs with. If you love your friend then this a great way to show them. Every morning when they make their coffee, they’ll immediately sing the line in their head and think of you.

Contributor: Caleb Backe from Maple Holistics

Tell that boy, bye! With an edgy cut and fun mantra - this cropped tee will spice up any outfit from studio to street. Each shirt is ethically hand printed to order in the US. 1 shirt = Light for a family without electricity to do homework together. 

Contributor: Maggie from Vibrate Higher

This mantra is here to remind you that you are beautiful, amazing, caring and strong - both inside AND out. With an edgy cut and fun mantra - this cropped tee will spice up any outfit from studio to street.

Contributor: Maggie from Vibrate Higher

For all the strong, independent, beautiful and capable women out there, that continue to lift themselves AND others up - every single day. This tee is straight up awesome! Cropped for an effortless, relaxed look. Each shirt is ethically hand printed to order in the US. 1 shirt = illuminated dinnertime conversations for a family living without electricity. 

Contributor: Maggie from Vibrate Higher

The High Vibration box is designed to do exactly that - increase your vibration and bring you to a higher state of consciousness. Use all of the ingredients in this box to create a magical, healing, high vibration experience for yourself. 

Contributor: Maggie from Vibrate Higher

Big League Pillows are customizable sports jersey pillows every sports lover will want to own, so it is the perfect gift for an adult or child. Every Big League Pillow is truly one of a kind as you select the team colors, city and featured name. The pillow can have your sports fan’s name or the name of their favorite player on the front or back. 

Contributor: Adam Alson from Big League Pillows

A gift for a friend should say 'thoughtful' but not over the top. All girls love jewelry and this piece is the perfect balance of not costing too much but is also something she can have forever. This necklace is a modern interpretation of a classic style marries original artwork with a traditional shape that’s perfect for layering or wearing on its own.

Contributor: Perry Betts from VIDA

Pair this gift with some candy to surprise your friend with something she can actually use! Budget friendly but looks expensive. She can display her small treasures on this shining glass tray, custom printed with original artwork.

Contributor: Perry Betts from VIDA

The most elegant light, combines utility of a portable light with the aesthetic of modern home decor. Featuring a soft frosted finish, Luci Lux is the ultimate ambient light - perfect for romantic dinners or a relaxing bath. 

Contributor: Barella Kirkland from MPOWERD 

MPOWERD's flameless solar candles flicker like a traditional candle but without dangerous fire or batteries needed. The matte finish and steady amber glow create a wonderful, romantic and ambient glow. 

Contributor: Barella Kirkland from MPOWERD