Cheap but Romantic Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and I think it gets a little more hype than it really should. I'm not saying that you shouldn't enjoy V-Day with your special someone, but I think that you should be able to do that without spending $100 on a fancy dinner that you probably won't eat more than two bites of. Who says that great Valentine's Day dates have to cost a fortune? Not I. My husband and I have incredibly romantic dates every year, and we barely spend any money along the way. If you are worried about how your minimum wage job is going to possibly pay for a five star dinner, you need to start thinking outside of the box. Here are a few cheap and romantic date ideas for you to use on Valentine's Day.
Picnics
My husband is actually my high school sweetheart – the only man I have ever dated. Instead of going to prom our senior year, we went out to the mountains and had a special picnic, all by ourselves. I still remember that day as if it were yesterday, even if it was five years ago. Why not try something like that this Valentine's Day? I realize that some parts of the country may be too cold for picnics at this time of the year, but southerners have no excuse. If you have decent weather to work with right now, grab an old blanket and some sandwiches to have a Valentine's Day picnic. I guarantee it will be more romantic than you expect it to be.
Movie Rentals
Going out to the movies on V-Day can cost a fortune, but movie rentals are always cheap. You can go to Hastings, Blockbuster, or even a local Redbox and snag some sort of movie to watch with the one you love. If you want to make it really romantic, you could make sure there is a good spot in the house to snuggle – the couch, the bed, the giant bean bag chair of doom…whatever the case may be. Nuke some popcorn and get ready for the cuddle time.
Bubble Baths
If you are in the sexual part of your relationship, you may think about preparing a nice bubble bath for your partner. Put some rose petals on top and get some bath salt to make the water fragrant and relaxing. If the bathtub is big enough, you could enjoy the experience with your partner, or you could sit on the edge to rub his or her feet. This could obviously lead to some not-so-innocent experiences, so make sure you have protection for that too. The easiest way to kill a romantic mood is with a pregnancy scare.
Breakfast Food for Dinner
Who says you have to eat Italian food and steaks to have a romantic dinner? What about a simple breakfast meal at dinner time? You could get creative and make the pancakes into hearts or something, or you could just make foods that would naturally draw you and your partner together. My husband and I do this all the time, and I must say it is a nice change of pace. You don't have to fall into a predictable state to have a good time. You just have to find a way to make cheap food into something special.
If you take the time to really think about the date you set up for Valentine's Day, you should be able to come up with a plan that is cheap and romantic at the same time. All it takes is a little creativity and luck on your side.