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40+ Long-lasting Gift Ideas for Your Valentine

40+ Long-lasting Gift Ideas for Your Valentine

Let’s skip the cards this year and instead show our devotion in more long-lasting ways. Why not share an experience with your loved one, like taking a weekend holiday or going out to a nice dinner? And if you’re going to purchase something for them, make sure your gift sends a message – get them a gift as lasting as your love. Here are 40+ long-lasting gift ideas to spoil your Valentine.
11 gifts for the perfect host - Buy Me Once UK

11 gifts for the perfect host

If you’re lucky enough to know someone who loves hosting, don’t go for the easy option (i.e. a bottle of wine). Hosts are homemakers and foodies - people who love taking care of and showing off to others. They’ll appreciate gifts that can make that experience even more special.

19 long-lasting gifts under £50 - Buy Me Once UK

19 long-lasting gifts under £50

Our list of best gifts under £50 contains a wide range of buy-once items that won’t break the bank.
8 questions to ask yourself during the process of gift-giving - Buy Me Once UK

8 questions to ask yourself during the process of gift-giving

Giving gifts can be incredibly stressful - and it can also be deeply rewarding. If you’re finding yourself drained by the gift-giving process, we want to help you take a step back. These eight questions will allow you to interrogate the pressures you’re putting on yourself - and help you find an approach to gift-giving that works for you.

14 Very Practical Gifts for Very Practical People - Buy Me Once UK

14 Very Practical Gifts for Very Practical People

Very Practical People need a Very Practical Gift. Something that’s well-made, built to last and so exceedingly useful that it couldn’t possibly go unused. That’s where we come in. From quality kitchenware to useful household essentials, our Very Practical Gift List has something for even the most unsentimental people. Read on.

16 gifts with a lifetime guarantee - Buy Me Once UK

16 gifts with a lifetime guarantee

You’ll find no flimsy novelties here. This is the ultimate gift guide for those looking for solid, practical and well-made presents for their loved ones - all guaranteed for life.
10 gift ideas for outdoor adventurers - Buy Me Once UK

10 gift ideas for outdoor adventurers

Adventurers tend to favour practicality over home comforts. Think swapping the leaky takeaway tupperware for a sturdy metal lunchbox... Or hiking socks with a lifetime guarantee. Plus, it’s not just about nice kit - choosing last-lasting stuff helps preserve the natural world that adventurers cherish.
15 top-quality gifts for baking lovers - Buy Me Once UK

15 top-quality gifts for baking lovers

Shopping for a bake-oholic? We’ve thoroughly tested all our outstanding baking equipment, and it’s all built to last. Take a look at our top favourites.

11 Made in the UK Gift Ideas - Buy Me Once UK

11 Made in the UK Gift Ideas

When picking out long-lasting gifts, do you often wonder if where the products were made should be a priority? We believe it should when trying to find the perfect gift.

To make it easy for you to purchase British-made gifts, we’ve curated a little list of 11 built-to-last buys, just for you.
10 Thoughtful and Long-Lasting Gifts for Mum - Buy Me Once UK

10 Thoughtful and Long-Lasting Gifts for Mum

Find something your mum will cherish for years to come with this edit of long-lasting gifts.
18 long-lasting gifts for foodies. - Buy Me Once UK

18 long-lasting gifts for foodies.

We’re of the opinion that kitchen gifts perfectly blend practicality with the notion of treating someone.
25 Lasting Personal Gifts for Everyone - Buy Me Once UK

25 Lasting Personal Gifts for Everyone

Buying a personal gift for someone isn’t a challenge, and the key is taste and meaning – pick carefully the items that warrant a touch of the extraordinary. Here’s our guide to the BuyMeOnce personal gifts that are all exceptionally made to last.