In these trying times, Valentine’s Day can be an expensive celebration for many couples who are struggling with job losses or pay cuts. With rising prices of almost everything from fresh produce to lifestyle products. The struggle is real. It is affecting many families, but Valentine’s Day is all about showing and expressing your love to your partner and family. It’s a time to slow down and spark the relationship up a little.

 

Celebrating Valentine’s Day need not be expensive. Just break away from the norm of buying flowers, chocolates, and perfect gifts. Instead, do some activities together while creating fun memories with these date night ideas that won’t tax your wallets too.

 

 

1. Romantic Candlelight Dinner

 

Cook each other’s favourite food and light some candles to set the mood – just like you’re out at a fancy restaurant. You can set the table outdoors in your garden, and if you live in a condo, your balcony will be the perfect place to dine in style.

 

Set the table with rose flower petals, some tealight candles, or the existing candle stand at home that you can use. Use your creativity to beautify the table setting and simply wow your partner this Valentine.

 

 

 

2. Dress Up

 

Pick your favourite dress, suits, or traditional outfits from your wardrobe and put them on. Remember, just because you are home doesn’t mean you can’t get dressed up. You’re dressing up to impress your partner – ignite the long-lost sparkle between you both if you haven’t done this for some time.

 

 

 

3. Capture the Moment

 

Since you’re both elegantly dressed up, it’s time to take some memorable photos. Pose around and pick the best picture to be printed and framed up.

 

If you are an avid social media user, you might want to post it on your Instagram or Facebook for all your family and friends to see and cherish it as fond memories.

 

 

 

4. Gifting Love Letters

 

Although writing love letters is no longer a common practice – why don’t bring it back. Grab a pen and a paper, pour out your feelings to each other and express how much you love one another. Exchange your letter and read it out loud to one another. It is a way to strengthen and affirm your relationship.

 

 

 

5. Watch Favourite Movie

 

There are so many romantic movies to watch with your significant other. Get in the lovey-dovey mood to watch your all-time favorite movies together. Get cozy and cuddle up. If romantic movies are not on your list, opt for comedy, action, or horror movies.

 

If you have your little ones with you, put them to bed early so that you both can have some good bonding time together.

 

 

 

6. Home Spa Night

 

How frequently have you both had some pampering sessions? If the answer is none in recent years, then time to indulge in an at-home spa night. Light up a few candles, get ready your massage oil and some facial masks, and you are good to go.

 

You can both take turns to give each other a head massage or a full body massage.  Taking some time off to unwind and relax is essential for both. So just enjoy the moment.

 

 

 

7. Dance Together

 

If you plan to have fun, well, don’t just stop there. Get the floor ready – you can both look up step-by-steps on YouTube on some dance lessons such as jazz, cha-cha, or foxtrot. Fill the room with laughter and some fun moves.

 

Remember, the couple who have fun together stays together! So, have a jolly molly Valentine’s Day, peeps!