7 BEST AND AFFORDABLE VALENTINE’S DAY DATE IDEAS

Valentines Day is a holiday that may not seem as expensive as Christmas, but the food, outfits and activities can become taxing on your wallet quickly. There are many ways to impress your loved one without spending loads of cash!

V-Day is on Monday, February 14th and approaching fast, if you want to show your loved one just how much they mean to you without breaking the bank continue reading for creative but frugal ideas, to keep the fire burning with your significant other this Valentines Day.

1.Dress up Dinner ( Literally)  Make dinner, but make it more fancy! Use decorations, your special wine glasses and even pull out your good plates! Throw on a cute outfit, an, apron or skip the outfit and thrive in your birthday suit. Light a candle, play some music and enjoy. Take it up a notch: by being attentive and nice to your spouse making their plates and even feeding them a taste. Let them unwind and feel at peace.

2. Give your partner a massage:( But not just any massage) set the mood playing their favorite music, lighting a candle with their favorite smells and aromas. Truly, let your partner unwind be extra nice and pleasing to your spouses needs. Massage the parts of your spouse that needs the most TLC. Take it up a notch: Give your spouse their favorite adult beverage and let them relax.

3. Couples DIY Painting Canvas this a fun and cheap way to interact with your loved ones . You can buy all the supplies you need for this project at the 1.25 store. Look for the canvas, and paints. You can pre make the art for your canvas before your date or you can freestyle and enjoy creative  art.  Take it up a notch : purchase the canvas holders for extra sexiness and feel like a professional painter. Of course you can add any snacks, food or drinks to make it more intimate.

4. Happy Hour- Happy Hour is a fun way to enjoy a restaurant without the expensive pricing. You will beat the crowd and save a few dollars on food and drink.  If you decide to go to a restaurant check out the happy hour menus ahead of time for best pricing around the town.

5. If you are really low on cash, make your partner a coupon for goods and services that they might need ,for example doing the dishes, loads of laundry, help your significant other with any paper or extra work they need done, whatever it may be.  The coupon idea is used as a token of your appreciation so make sure you keep it non expiring so they can use it whenever they would like.

6. Try a new and inexpensive hobby together, It can be fun learning something new with your spouse. You can try many different activities that suit your interests, including but not limited to ice skating, roller skating, wine tasting , axe throwing, gun range or dance classes. The sky is the limit with this particular activity. Be sure to put your phones away and minimize your distractions.

7. Share a dessert together- This can be done at home by making your own DIY  chocolate covered strawberries,  or  If you’d like head over to your favorite dessert spot and indulge in some tasty sweets. Get something sharable between the two of you and talk about  you future or things to come. Remember to keep the vibes, light and fun. Engage in with your spouse give them your undivided attention, love and support.

Un popular opinion Bonus :  You can choose to celebrate V-day after V-day, Hear me out here……. Just think about it if you celebrate after V-day, gifts will be discounted, hotels rates are probable to go back to regular price, and the restaurants will not be over crowded . Many wins to this approach. Try to remember that it is not about what OR your partner receive in gifts but the love and effort shown can go a long way in your relationship.  What ever you decide make it fun and enjoyable.

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