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15 Valentine's Day Gifts Under $15

by Leila Brillson on February 8, 2010 at 02:25 PM

A yearly expression of love. The Hallmark holiday. An easy excuse to munch chocolates and watch 'Mermaids.' Whatever Valentine's Day is for you, it certainly is coming up. We, for one, look at the day of hearts and cupids as another excuse to put together a world-famous gift guide for the geeky, a frugal but festive selection of booty that is guaranteed to get your some. From bling boomboxes to tiny dinosaurs, we're presenting quite a selection of inexpensive, but still romantic, nerd presents on the Net.


Like the adult version of the feather pen, these glittering pencils are the perfect present for anyone who takes their correspondence seriously. When ordering, make sure to pick pink or red for the season.


Robot Toothbrush Holders, $8
Christen your relationship with a cheeky toothbrush-holding robot for your bathroom. The retro bot is blind-boxed (which means you won't know the color till you open it), latches onto your wall or mirror with a suction cup, and holds two toothbrushes.



Sometimes, the romance of a holiday is lost in all of the Hallmark hubbub. Treat your nerd or nerdette to a heartfelt note, telling him he's the bot for you or she's the motherboard of your heart. And you get double points for supporting an independent artist.



Mini Boombox iPod Speaker Pouch, $14.99
While it certainly won't be kicking out high-quality jams, this little speaker pouch keeps your loved one's iPod protected, while adding bling to their day (which they totally deserve).



For that crafty gothic indie god or goddess in your life, there's no better gift than a plush beating heart. A quick shake will kickstart the heart, which runs on three AAA batteries.
Let your love grow... literally. This little bean comes planted in a heart-emblazoned cup and sprouts a sweet message -- I LOVE YOU -- on the side of its seedpod. The plant will grow, and, eventually, the note will wear off, but your love will keep on blossoming.




Look, no one is asking you to shell out for an 18-karat ring, but a little bit of ice on V-Day has never hurt. So trade up for a laser-cut acrylic 'diamond' ring silhouette that says, 'Baby, You're It' -- in much less expensive words.




There's no doubt that 'Space Invaders' is romantic, so these little guys are sure to make you and your date's Valentine libations feel a little more nerdy. Just remember: drop down and change direction!




No disease is as romantic as mononucleosis (i.e. 'the Kissing Disease'), so if you two have puckered up and felt the pain of swapping germs, try this plush cutie, whose long lashes and furtive eyes almost make up for how much mono sucks.
Maybe for a best bud or a partner that takes their card playin' seriously, this decadent silver deck will class up any poker game. After all, Valentine's Day is about getting together with friends and having fun (really).



Let's Fork
Okay, we admit it. There isn't anything high-tech about this utensil. We just had to include it, simply because it may be the cutest thing we've ever seen. And clever, as well. There's nothing quite like a sexy play on words to get a Valentine ready for some (culinary) action.

Not quite ready to get a pet with your loved one? Or, have a single friend that needs a low maintenance 'relationship'? A self-watering flowerpot will ensure a lasting life with a leafy friend, while taking no effort at all (unlike your ex).




Show your significant other just how much they warm your heart with this $12.99 USB-powered heart-shaped cup warmer.



DIY Tinysaurs, $9
From one of our favorite spots in New York comes a tiny, DIY gift for any dino aficionado. These mini prehistoric models are easy to assemble, and will be a perfect present for anyone who aims to be understated.



Mixtape USB Memory Stick, $9.99
For years, the mixtape has been the go-to V-Day gift. You can make one to suit any type of love: friendly, sisterly, romantic, scorned -- and it hardly costs a thing. However, if you want to class up your tracks, stick them on this USB stick -- disguised as an old-school tape -- to take your recipient back to the days of rewind and fast-forward.

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