5 Top Tips For Celebrating Valentine’s Day On A Budget
Nobody wants to scrimp on Valentine’s day and give
their partner less than they deserve, but when you just don’t have the money
you really don’t have a choice. Many of us are currently experiencing the
effects of the poor economy, and even if we have jobs most of us are still
keeping our costs down to the bare minimum. But that doesn’t mean Valentine’s
day has to be a disappointment. Here are some great tips for ways to celebrate
Valentine’s day on a budget.
Make Something: This isn’t just for
the creative types, anyone can go for a home made gift – and it doesn’t have to
be a load of rubbish! The time and effort that you put into a truly heartfelt
homemade gift will definitely go down a storm.
Why not buy a nice book of paper, get some photos
printed and make a little picture album? Or you could write a poem on some high
quality card and decorate it, or simply draw a picture. Some dismiss ideas like
these as stupid, but if you put a bit of time into making the gift, you’ll get
good results. Don’t rush it, give yourself a couple of weeks to finish and
you’ll have a gift worth giving – and sure to warm your partners heart.
Take A Romantic Walk: Romantic walks are
great – they can take you to some nice scenic places, give you a chance to have
some meaningful conversation and spend some quality time together – all for
free! If you can’t think of a romantic walk to take in your area then ask
around and see if anyone can suggest a place that you don’t know about.
Of course, taking a romantic walk is just a stand in
for doing anything that’s free. You could visit a local village, fly a kite, go
hiking, have a picnic in the park and many other things besides. Any of these
things can make for a great romantic Valentine’s date – just use your
imagination.
Prepare A Special Home Cooked Meal: Save yourself on the expense of dining out by preparing an extra special
home cooked meal. Ditch those ready meals and regular easy dishes that you make
all the time and do some research.
Either pick a recipe from a book that you own, or do a
bit of research on the internet – there’s a whole world of great recipes out
there waiting to be found. Many of them are even reviewed by people who’ve
tested them out for themselves. Not only is this cheaper than eating out, but
it’s more meaningful to your partner who will see that you care about them and
want to do something nice for them yourself.
Look Out For Deals: Many places offer
Valentine’s dining deals. However, sometimes these are more costly than a
regular meal. But if you have vouchers for a particular restaurant, or find a 2
for 1 coupon at a nice eatery near you then you can cut your costs
significantly. Just keep your eyes open, or even search the web for coupon
deals valid at restaurants in your area.
Get Them A Gift You Know They Want: Not all gifts of equal price are of equal value. This means that
spending a lot of money on something doesn’t always make it a better gift. Go
and buy your partner something they want – it doesn’t have to be useful or
boring like a pair of socks, although it can be. But pay attention to what your
partner says they need, and buy one of those things if it doesn’t cost too much
money. That way you’re guaranteed to please your partner with their present,
and you can make the day extra special with a home cooked meal and a nice box
of chocolates.
Bobby
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