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Valentine's Day Gifts on a Budget

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Let’s be honest, Valetine’s Day gifts can be extremely cliché and impersonal. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We talked to Martha Stewart Living Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Holden who offered tips for the perfect gifts for loved ones that won’t destroy your budget. (Reuters)

Brownies Brownies are a hit on any occasion, and the Big Bear Brownie Mix costs only $5.75 and can be easily made by baking novices. The company, Kodiak Cakes, even has mixes for pancakes, waffles and cookies. (Martha Stewart Living, February, 2011 Issue)

Chewy Chocolate Chunk-Cherry Cookies The chocolate chunks and cherries add a yummy twist to the traditional chocolate chip cookie. These are sure to be a hit as a Valentine's gift for co-workers or friends. Check out the recipe here. (Martha Stewart Living, February, 2011 Issue)

Hot Chocolate On a cold February night a cup of hot chocolate is a great way to heat things up. Making a cup of cocoa can be a fun way to spend time with friends, kids or your significant other and can be made with or without alcohol depending on the audience. (Martha Stewart Living, February, 2011 Issue)

Chain Letters Learn how to make this accordion of envelopes at the Martha Stewart Living website that you can use for a variety of creative ways. Add a note with a different sentiment in each envelope, or a different gift in each such as a gift card or movie tickets for a date night. Or even for 'coupon's' for your significant other for things such as breakfast in bed. (Martha Stewart Living, February, 2011 Issue)

Handmade Stationary or a Chocolate Card For grandparents or other family members or friends that are nostalgic for sending handwritten notes, the Arpa stationary set, handmade from Spain, is a great gift for $13. Not sure whether to send a gift or a card to someone? No need to choose with the Chocolate Bar Card, $18, and the La Dolce Biscuit Card, $15. With these you can send a Valentine's Day wish with something to ease their sweet tooth as well. (Martha Stewart Living, February, 2011 Issue)