If you’re still trying to recover from the longest year of the month, but also want to do something special for Valentine’s Day, don’t stress! Here are our top thrifty date ideas that can save you money and mileage.
- Breakfast in bed
What’s better than cuddles before work on the most romantic day of the year? A glorious breakfast after the glorious morning. Eat up all the attention and enjoy each precious moment with the one you love. Remember the extra coffee, because you just never know…
- DIY wine tasting
Grab a few bottles of wine on your way home, different varietals, and do your own wine tasting in the comfort (and privacy) of your own home. Swirl and sip your way to finding your new favourite date-night bottle.
- A virtual stroll down memory lane
Take a look at all the old couple photos on your iCloud or smartphones. Laugh at old Facebook pictures of one another. Then add new photos to the mix.
- Rent a movie
There’s something nostalgically romantic about actually renting a movie. Instead of just watching something on Netflix, as you always do, spare some change for a new release and cuddle up on the couch.
- Take a hike (together of course!)
Explore the great outdoors together. It’s always nice to get out of the house and being together will make it even better. Find a hike with a great spot for a romantic picnic.
- Pizza night
There’s something about rolling up the sleeves and making your own pizza from scratch that’s so romantic. You can even go all-out and make your pizza heart-shaped and add all the toppings you love on a pizza.
- Pack a picnic
Lay a cosy blanket out in the living room or on the bedroom floor if you have room. Pack everything you’re going to need into a basket so that you don’t have to keep making trips to the fridge. And enjoy.
- Write love-letters
Remember the days of butterflies in your tummy and drawing heart shapes on the ground with your foot every time you spent time with the one you love? It’s time to go back. Write each other love letters, read them out loudly to one another, and let the giddy times roll.
- Dance Together
Get up close and personal. Valentine’s Day is all about being romantic, so get body to body, hold each other tight and dance the night away.
- Couple’s massage
And now for the happy ending! Pamper each other with massages and end things on a high note. Turn down the lights, fire up your favourite scented candles, get the massage oil out, and put on some romantic music.
