Ahh, Valentine’s Day! Every year, so many people stress over Valentine’s Day for various reasons. One of the contenders: it is expensive. However, the purpose of Valentine’s Day is to celebrate love. If spending a lot on a gift or a date will stress you out, it is not worth it! You can have a memorable and romantic date night without breaking the bank. Keep reading for cheap Valentine’s Ideas that are romantic.
1. Take a Cooking Class Together.
Cooking classes are such a great bonding experience, but they are expensive! Instead, find a video recipe tutorial on YouTube or Food Network for a recipe you will both like. Try to find an easy one to keep things romantic instead of frustrating! Then, shop for the ingredients, and Voila! Your own private cooking class. Plus, your significant other will be touched that you took the time to sort through recipe options and shop ahead. For an easy and classic recipe, try making Giada De Laurentiis’s Chicken Piccata recipe by following alongside her in this Food Network video.
2. Have a Movie Date Night, With Lots of Blankets!
As young adults, we are focused on so many different things all the time. Our lives aren’t as simple as they once were, where we could watch movies randomly without feeling lazy or having FOMO! So, this Valentine’s Day, allow yourselves to feel lazy together! Treat it as a self-care day as a couple. Order takeout from your go-to place, get lots of blankets, and cuddle up to a light-hearted movie.
3. Create Your Own Wine Tasting.
For another cheap Valentine’s idea, you can create your own wine tasting! First, watch this video: Wine Class: Intro To Tasting – How To Taste Wine With A Master Sommelier. Next, browse the account and select any of their individual videos, depending on your price range for the wine. Buy the wine and try tasting it on your own first. Compare your thoughts and then listen to what the professional says! Who will be the better wine taster of your couple??
4. Have a DIY Spa Night.
I always wish I could go to the spa, but it is so expensive! So, why not have a DIY spa night with your special person? To set up the date night, include a spa menu and make sure you have the supplies for each service. Then, take turns pampering each other! See below for my free, printable Valentine’s spa menu.
5. Get Competitive with Board Games/Card Games.
Bringing out your competitive side is definitely a fun but cheap Valentine’s idea. Plus, it makes you feel like kids again which is a bonus! Each of you can pick your favorite board game or card game to play. You can place bets or turn them into drinking games for added adult twists.