Eight romantic ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, while sticking to a budget!

• Lucky Pants has revealed eight ideas that will get the sparks flying this Valentine’s Day, without the need to spend a fortune.
• Data suggests that couples are looking to treat their partners in a budget friendly way as searches for ‘Affordable Valentine’s gifts’ have seen a huge increase of 200% over the past seven days.
• Search trends ‘homemade valentine’s gifts for him’ have also increased by 70% over the past week.

Valentine’s day is right around the corner which can be exciting for many couples, but the stress of having to splurge out can be stressful. Data* has shown that search trends for ‘Valentine’s meal deals’ (+250%) and ‘Affordable Valentine’s gifts’ (+200%) have seen a substantial increase over the past 7 days.

To help those looking for inspiration, Lucky Pants has collated eight fun and innovative ways for how you and your other half can have a romantic day, without the cost.

Take a trip down memory lane
If you and your partner love special keepsakes, making a scrapbook with your favourite memories can be a fun activity to do together. Not only is it a great way to highlight your appreciation for one another by taking a trip down memory lane, but you can also get creative and decorate it how you like.  

Create your own ‘Jar Of Love’
Compliments are a perfect way to make your partner feel special, so imagine if they were able to pick one out every day. Get imaginative and make your other half a ‘Jar of Love’. To do this, simply write down on pieces of paper what you love most about your partner, then put them into a pretty and personalised jar. Your partner can then pick out a compliment when they need it most. It’s simple but extremely thoughtful. 

Make your own personalised coupons
Coupons don’t always have to have monetary value; they can be romantic too! This Valentine’s Day, create your partner their very own coupons that you know they’ll appreciate. There are lots of ways to make this fun, perhaps you could offer them a ‘breakfast in bed’ coupon to claim at any time, or if you want to be extra kind, you could gift them an ‘automatically win the argument’ coupon – that is guaranteed to put a smile onto their face!

Learn the language of love
Maybe the thought of learning another language is overwhelming, or perhaps it’s just never crossed your mind. Why not take the opportunity to express how you feel to each other, but in a different language? It’s passionate and you’re learning something new together. The pronunciation doesn’t have to be perfect, it’s the effort that’s important, how romantic would it be if you could show appreciation to one another in a whole different language? 

Partner up in the kitchen
Cooking (whether you’re good at it or not) is a fun way to bond with your partner. There are lots of fun ways to cook with your partner on Valentine’s Day. Take a trip back to your first date, create the same food you ate, wear the same clothes, introduce yourselves, and have those awkward first-date conversations again. You will soon realize your relationship has come a long way since then and you’re guaranteed to share a laugh along the way.

Create a romantic playlist
Creating a playlist for your other half will show your partner how much you really know and appreciate them. Include songs that were playing at your first concert together, or the song your partner loves to play in the shower, it’s a super romantic gesture that requires some planning but won’t cost a penny.

Visit a free museum or art gallery
If you’re a couple that loves to get out of the house but would like to avoid the cost that comes with visiting somewhere, consider visiting a free museum or art gallery in your area. They are a great way to explore, and walking around together while discussing the experience may be a lot more intimate and memorable than what you may first expect.

Have a pamper session
Sometimes, there’s no better feeling than being pampered. Treating your partner to a pamper set is a gift they’re guaranteed to appreciate. It could consist of scented candles, face masks, comfy slipper socks, and chocolates. It’s a great way to tell your partner they deserve a night of relaxation and doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.