How To Have A Romantic Valentine’s Day Without Breaking A Budget
By: Gary Parkinson on February 12, 2013
Valentine’s Day is a special day for lovers to express their true feelings for each other. However, those feelings can be expensive to express as the collective cost of jewellery, flowers, and dinner costs over $100 for an average Valentine’s date. If you are on a tight budget, it’s hard to justify spending that much money for a night out – but at the same time, you don’t want to disappoint your loved one with little romance.
In order to find the balance between romance and conservation, consider a few ideas to keep the passion burning without breaking the bank.
Stay In: | Restaurants and hotels increase their prices on Valentine’s Day, so why not have a home cooked romantic dinner for two? Make your lover’s favourite dinner among candles and music to show that the night is all for them. Candlelit lighting with Barry White playing in the background brings new meaning to the word romance – and costs you nothing extravagant. |
Locate Discounts For Gifts: | Look for the locations that sell discounted jewellery and flowers to save money on traditional Valentine’s gifts. The high-priced jewellery stores and premium florists may be tempting, but you can save a lot of money on gifts by shopping in thrift stores. You could also find some unique ideas that personally represent your feelings as opposed to branded jewellery and flowers. |
Use Your Creativity: | Sometimes the most romantic ways to express your love cost nothing at all. Tap into your creative side by designing a Valentine’s card of your own or unleash your inner poet to write a love sonnet for the most important person in your world. If you can make the evening seem as if the two of you are alone in this world, you will have a magical night to remember. |
Remember The Little Things: | Plan for little things to do together that extend beyond Valentine’s Day. Foot rubs and massages are rewarding for anyone who works long days, and sometimes doing daily activities together is more valuable than the most expensive necklace on the market. |
Valentine’s Day is a day for romance, and the thing about romance is that it can be creative instead of expensive. Expressing your feelings for your loved one should have a personal touch that says something about your unique relationship. Put the mass merchandise aside, and let your heart guide you through the day.
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