Cheap Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Have nothing planned for Valentine’s Day yet? Want to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but worried about your budget? Here are a few creative, fun, and affordable ideas you can do without exceeding your budget.
It’s true that the holiday season can be expensive, but romance doesn’t have to be. You can make Valentine’s Day special for your lover without going over budget with a little imagination and work. You can still be romantic even if your wallet is light. Check out our budget date ideas below, and enjoy a day to remember with your Valentine.
Cook Dinner Together
Cooking together is one of the most romantic things you can do with your partner. Plus, you’ll spend at least half as much as you would in a restaurant, and you won’t be asked to leave to make way for the next seating!
Eating out in Manila can be expensive, especially if you want to have a lavish meal; Valentine’s Day dinners for two might cost up to ₱2,000. It will also be challenging to secure a reservation because it is a busy time of year for restaurants. Additionally, Valentine’s Day can bring about higher food prices.
There is really something special about treating your partner to a romantic homemade dinner at home, whether it’s Valentine’s Day or simply a regular date night. Just turn the lights down, put some intimate music on, and light a couple candles, and you can have an intimate moment with your partner without having to worry about parking, making reservations, or getting home on time.
Making your own romantic dinner at home is the perfect budget date idea. Having dinner date at home will not only save you money, but also give you complete control over the menu, and allow you and your partner to spend quality time together while preparing and cooking the meal.
Go to a park to picnic and play
If you want an outdoor type of date, you can try this instead. Just put a nice blanket out in the park. Put together a basket with all of your favorite foods, such as fruits, homemade dish and rice, chips and candies, or anything you want!
You can also play with your partner. You can play badminton, frisbee, play catch, board games or fly a kite. Just get out there and play! And when you two are tired you can lay in your blanket and watch the clouds go by.
Go on a Hike
What could be more romantic than watching a beautiful sunset with your special someone from the top of a mountain? This Valentine’s Day activity can make the celebration more memorable if you and your partner loves adventure and outdoor activities.
Being outside is known to increase happiness, and being with others will enhance this even further. In addition, mountaintop views are absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. You can visit beginner-friendly hiking destinations close to the Manila such as Mt. Daraitan in Rizal, Masungi Georeserve, and Mt. Batulao in Batangas.
Museum dates or Art Walk
Even though visiting a museum might not seem “sexy,” if your partner appreciates arts, he/she might be moved by a deeply enthusiastic exhibit.
The benefits of dating in museums include the ability to finally utter the cliché “in a room full of art, I’d still stare at you” and the fact that the sheer concept of taking your special someone to a place bursting with varied ideas and creativity boosts romantic enthusiasm.
Pottery Making
Take your date out for a little nasty fun! I’m not sure what you were thinking, but we meant using clay in a pottery studio. It is ideal for romantic outings, anniversaries, or simply a different kind of night out!
You can create a mug or bowl for each other and paint them with anything you want. You can personalize it by adding each other’s pet names or drawing pictures of your shared interests or pastimes. Use your pottery to reminisce about your fun day together while enjoying your favorite coffee or a bowl of cereal in the future.
Spa Night on Valentine’s Day
We all deserve some rest and relaxation so a pampering session for you and your loved one is always a great idea. In a time when everyone is dealing with a lot of difficult things, going on a spa date with your significant other is undoubtedly the best type of date you can go on.
Keep things hot and steamy between you and your special someone by rubbing all the stress away!
Remember that it doesn’t matter how much money you spend on dates. Spend some time with your loved one this Valentine’s Day even if you can’t afford to spend a lot of money. It’ll be more valuable than anything else.
