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For many of us Valentines Day is an unwanted expense every year, particularly with it being so soon after Christmas. We often feel pressured into spending more than we’d like on our partners. Here are some thoughtful low-cost ways to treat your better half this Valentines Day.
Going out to a restaurant for a nice meal can be expensive. When it comes to Valentines Day prices are often higher. A much cheaper option is to don your apron and get busy in the kitchen. The effort and thought you put into cooking a nice romantic meal for your partner will be much more appreciated.
If you really are tragic in the kitchen, many supermarkets will offer a reasonably priced ready made meal for two. Warm it up and claim it as your own!
It’s winter and still too cold to be going out for a picnic, so why not have it home? You can lay your blankets on the living room floor and tuck in from the warmth of your home. Have a selection of your favourite snacks and treats, or buy a takeaway and lay it out on the floor!
If you can’t get rid of the kids for the night, this can be fun for them too!
Nothing says Valentines Day like a bunch of roses. However the cost of these, especially this time of year, can be off putting. It is possible though to get a nice bunch at a reasonable price. Supermarkets often have lovely flowers for a great pocket-friendly price.
Lidl and Aldi in particular are usually the best value. It’s worth noting, for the brave ones amongst us, prices usually drop on Valentines Day itself, as supermarkets try to flog leftover stock. So it might be worth waiting until the day to buy your flowers, just make sure your partner doesn’t find out!
It seems as though card’s are getting increasingly expensive every year. It is much cheaper, and much more thoughtful, to make your own card. You could maybe use your partners favourite photo of you both, or design it yourself if you’re feeling artistic. Either way, it is sure to be appreciated much more than a generic shop bought card, and probably won’t up end up in the bin 3 days later!
We don’t mean booking a spa day at your local hotel, although you may be able to find a cheap deal on Groupon for you and your partner. Instead, try bringing the spa to your home! Face masks and massage oils are readily available these days, light a few candles and treat your partner to a relaxing evening.
Weather permitting, a nice walk or hike with your loved one is a great way to spend Valentine’s Day. Wrap up warm and set off walking, it can be a great opportunity for some alone time, with or without the kids, not to mention it’s free!
Not the most romantic of gestures, but agreeing a price limit on gifts with your partner will save either of you from being embarrassed having spent too much/ too little on the other. It will actually force you to be more creative with your gift and will probably mean more to your partner than a pair of earrings or a bottle of aftershave.
Going out on Valentines Day it is more often than not overpriced and very difficult to make a reservation if left to the last minute. Celebrating it a few days later you’ll find the price is much more within budget and the stress of going to a busy restaurant is no longer an issue.
Rather than the standard Valentines dinner, why not go for a romantic breakfast or lunch out somewhere? It is likely to be cheaper and far quieter than going for the typical evening meal.
Another cost free idea, maybe after you’ve cooked a nice meal and had your little indoor picnic, is to get out your favourite console or board game. An hour (unless you’re playing Monopoly) will fly by and is a fun way to spend some quality time with your partner.
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