Some gifts are sweet. Some are sexy. And some are delightfully, unapologetically cheesy. When one Redditor shared their Valentine’s Day tradition of leaning into the corny stuff—like the time they hid flowers after their date's anti-flower rant—we knew it was worth turning into a gift guide.
Whether you’ve been married 11 years or you’re just starting your own inside jokes, here’s how to build a cheesy-but-thoughtful gift basket for your spouse (and stay under $100).
1. 🧀 A Literal Basket of Cheeses
Cheddar, gouda, brie, a wedge of blue—if it rhymes or melts, it belongs in the basket. Toss in:
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A mini cheese board or knife set
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A punny tag like "You're the big cheese in my life"
Bonus idea: Shape slices into rosettes and present it as a cheese bouquet.
2. 🎁 The Cheesy Mug + Frame Combo
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"World's Best Wife" or "Certified Hot Stuff" mug
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A tacky photo frame with glitter hearts or bold fonts
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Insert a photo of you two making ridiculous faces
Cost: $20–30 total
3. 👗 Ridiculous Lingerie or Funny Pajamas Tacky but hilarious sleepwear can be the perfect blend of spice and humor. Think:
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Heart-covered boxers
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A T-shirt that says "MILF" or "Hubby in Training"
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A satin robe printed with "You Wish"
Check novelty shops or Etsy for personalizable items.
4. 🚚 A Love Coupon Book (But Make It Extra Corny) Make (or buy) a coupon book with promises like:
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"One full-body massage (no funny business... okay, maybe some)"
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"One chore-free night while I cook you boxed mac & cheese with extra love"
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"One slow dance to a power ballad"
Cost: $10 or DIY it for free with some cardstock and crayons.
5. 📚 Cheesy Romance Novel or Cringe Movie DVD Lean all the way in with a classic Harlequin novel, or a DVD of The Notebook, Twilight, or Titanic.
Bundle it with popcorn and a bottle of wine labeled "For Emergency Romance Only."
6. 🧶 Snacky Fillers and Gift Shop Goodies Pick up:
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Heart-shaped lollipops
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Pre-packaged popcorn with Valentine's labels
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Stick-on nails or scented candles from TJ Maxx
You could even add a plastic ring in a velvet box with a tag that says "Will you still be cheesy with me forever?"
Wrap-Up: Cheesy gifts aren’t just funny—they’re full of shared memories, private jokes, and love that doesn’t take itself too seriously. With $100 or less, you can build a hilarious and heartfelt gift basket your spouse will remember forever (and might even Instagram).
For more sweet + silly gift ideas, check out Patch&Bagel’s curated gifts for couples who keep it cute and clever.
