Valentine’s Day plans that won’t break the bank
It is often embarrassing for people to admit that they are usually quite broke by the time Valentine’s Day comes around. After all the spending over the holidays, the month of January can feel more like two or three months! It’s important to remember that your Valentine’s Day plans do not need to be extravagant or expensive. There are plenty of wonderful ways to enjoy the romance without stretching your wallet.
Shop early for deals
If you want to get the best prices and best products, you need to do your shopping early before they are all gone! This goes for everything from flowers and chocolates to restaurant reservations. Planning early relieves the stress and pressure. Plus, you will be able to budget appropriately. Online florists usually have some amazing deals. Bundle deals are particularly beneficial if you are trying to save as much as possible without coming across as cheap. These deals include romantic flowers bundled with luxury chocolates, a bottle of bubbly, and a cuddly animal or even scented candles and bath products. If you place your order early, you can schedule the delivery and relax knowing that it’s all taken care of!
Think outside one specific day
While some people might be a bit set in their ways as far as traditions are concerned, others like to keep things a bit more spontaneous. Whether you consider yourself and your Valentine to be spontaneous or even just practical, why not discuss the option of celebrating Valentine’s Day on any day other than the 14th itself? This can help you save money, avoid stress and crowds, and you can enjoy the day or evening that much more. For example, if you want to enjoy a relaxing meal together and Valentine’s Day falls on a week night, then you might want to delay your plans for the weekend instead. This way, you will be more relaxed, refreshed and you won’t have to worry about going to work the next day.
Consider staying home
If you want to splash out in the gift department but you still need to watch how much you spend, you could plan a romantic evening in. Your night in can include a delicious home cooked meal or you can order from your favourite restaurant and simply plate the meal at home. If you choose the latter, make sure that you get your order in early so that the chef is prepared.
Something from the heart
A gift that comes for the heart is always worth so much more than any gift money can buy. You can get very sentimental and create a collage or scrapbook detailing your relationship, for example. If you have not been together for very long, you might not have a long history to chronicle but you could still come up with a creative way of getting all the best pictures together to surprise your Valentine.
Remember, no matter how you choose to spend your time and money this Valentine’s Day, you should always remember to place your flower order! Whether it’s a single red rose or a dozen, the point is to show that special person in your life just how much they mean to you.