Celebrating Valentine’s Day on a Budget: Without Missing Out
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean pricey plans or last-minute spending. A thoughtful celebration can be simple, more meaningful and kinder on your wallet.
Here are some fun and easy low cost ideas to make Valentine’s Day special:
Cook at Home
Make each other’s favourite meal or snacks, set up a nice tablescape and call it a DIY restaurant date night.
£10 Spending Challenge
Set a small spending limit, like £10, and get creative with meaningful gift ideas. We recommend checking your local charity shop, making their favourite treats or printing sentimental pictures.
Upgrade Your Movie Night
Who needs expensive cinema tickets when you can thrift a DVD or put on Netflix, enjoy some themed snacks and cuddle under cosy blankets.
Free Date Night
There are so many ways to enjoy each other’s company without forking out a small fortune. Winter walks, museums or art galleries. Rediscover your own city by having a fun tourist afternoon.
Acts of Service Vouchers
Breakfast in bed, doing the weekly food shop or an hour of uninterrupted me-time is a great way to give a gift without opening your wallet. Making it special to your partner can make it a meaningful and unforgettable gift.
Treat Yourself
If you can, show your future self some love too, even £5–£20 into savings is a win that your future self will think you for.
Talking to Your Partner About Money
Money can be awkward in relationships, but it doesn’t have to be. Try one of these simple conversation starters over a cuppa:
- “What’s one thing we should spend less on this month?”
- “What would make us feel more in control by spring?”
- “If we had an extra £50, what would we want it to do; save, pay down or enjoy?”
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