Arriving on the heels of the holiday season (and with Easter right around the corner), there might not be room in your budget for yet another round of seasonal decorations—let alone showering your loved ones with lavish gifts. Instead of skipping the celebration altogether, or settling for the same old chocolate-and-flowers routine, hit up your local dollar store and stock up on these fun finds. They are sure to level up your holiday game without emptying your wallet. Sold in packs of 10, the faux treats are available in pink, red, and white—each with its own delightful sentiment stashed inside for your special someone to discover. Plaid cupcake holders and wooden heart sticks (also from the dollar store) complete your one-of-a-kind confection. Filled with expressions of love, these short-but-sweet books offer a collection of heartfelt quotes ranging from Shakespeare to Ingrid Bergman. While you’re at it, be sure to include these fabulous black-and-jute hearts. Packaged as crafter’s chalkboard tags and sold in packs of 4, they easily do double-duty as pint-sized ornaments. They can be personalized and decorated using chalk. Die-cut felt hearts give a plain mirror a festive feel, coordinating signs add a splash of color, and you can’t go wrong layering these fuzzy pom-pom garlands (available in red, pink, and mixed colors). Whether you tuck a secret note inside or decorate your Valentine’s Day tree with them, they’re sure to deliver a whole lotta love. Use a printer or jot down the top reasons why your Valentine is special, then fill up one of these pretty jars with them. The candleholders are completely affordable, but the personalized expression of your love? Priceless. Made of plastic, these fluted heart glasses will take whatever is on the drink menu to the next level. Super-cute red and white striped straws are also from the dollar store. Editor’s Tip: To give dollar-store bowls a Valentine’s Day makeover, just apply foam stickers—which can be peeled off when the celebration is over.
