Seeing as Valentine’s Day is often in the middle of the week, it can be a challenge to have a date night to celebrate the holiday. At its core, Valentine’s Day is more about the relationship than the gifts, and there are romantic ways to celebrate the holiday on a budget. Here are five ideas for Valentine’s Day on a budget.
Breakfast in Bed
This year, Valentine’s Day is on a Friday, which means it’s perfect for enjoying breakfast in bed on Friday or over the weekend. Breakfast in bed is an easy and budget-friendly idea because you can personalize your menu. Build a menu based on the food you love and make the morning drinks even fancier with a latte or cappuccino.
Enjoy A Game Night at Home
A game night is fun because you can spend time together and entertain yourselves with things you already own. Game nights usually call for snacks and foods like pizza which are budget friendly. Between board games and video games there is no end to the enjoyment you can have during your game night. This is the perfect night for couples who enjoy playing games together and have a back-log of games they might enjoy playing.
Dinner and A Movie at Home
This is for couples who enjoy dinner and a movie out but want a more budget-friendly evening. Order take out from your favorite restaurant or just make your favorite meal at home. Pick a movie that you both want to watch, either a new release or a classic. All of the streaming services have a vast selection of movies for your enjoyment.
If you’re both TV show fans, then binge watching your favorite show is a great option. While the menu doesn’t need to be themed around what you’re watching, it can add to a romantic date night feel.
Have Your Own Wine Tasting
All good wines need not be expensive, and having your own “mini” wine tasting is a fun way to taste different wines and share your tasting notes. Add your favorite foods such as cheese and chocolate for the full tasting experience. Theme your tasting by selecting wines from a specific growing region or wines made from a specific grape. Hosting your own DIY wine tasting is an opportunity to try wine you might not have explored before.
Make Each Other A Playlist
If both of you are interested in music, or finding songs that remind you of each other, this is a fun budget-friendly idea. You can use any software you want, such as Spotify or YouTube, and have fun creating a playlist that expresses your feelings for your partner. Share listening to your playlists together over a simple meal or evening coffee.
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