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Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to cost a fortune
So many people think that they need to spend a lot of money just because it is Valentine’s Day and in previous years, I have been guilty of this too. Me and my other half Andy treat each other throughout the year and so we don’t really need to spend lots of money on one day, especially as its not that long since Christmas. I therefore thought of some ideas to help you do Valentine’s Day on a budget.
As an example, I have £20. That needs to cover gifts, food and entertainment. So lets break it down:
Gifts
I only need to get a couple of things as a token gift, as well as a card that I can write a cute message inside. My first stop would be Poundland, because they have some great gifts in there, such as novelty, arts and crafts to name a couple. I’d also be looking at buying Andy’s card in there too. They do baking sets so you could maybe bake your other half a cake. If the budget allows and depending on what I’ve bought in Poundland, I would then look in a couple of charity shops because they usually have brand new items at a fraction of the cost like branded aftershaves that perhaps people have donated from unwanted presents.
Food
With gifts sorted, I would then look at food. Ordering a takeaway would eat up a lot of the budget and so I would probably choose something from a supermarket such as a pizza or one of those Indian meals for two that come in a bag. These usually come in at £5 or under and so is great if you are trying to save some pennies. I’d probably also pick up some sweets or chocolate for afterwards, if we choose not to have the cake I made.
Entertainment
Why not have a cosy night in. Once dinner is out of the way, you could watch a film together, followed by a board game such as monopoly. Valentine’s day should be about spending that time with the person you love, so whatever you choose to do, make sure it is something you will both love and enjoy. You never know, you might even have change left over from that £20 budget!
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The Kelly Diane Report 
This is a great reminder that you don’t have to go all out for Valentine’s Day. I bought a shaving set that was on clearance for my bf & that’s all he’s probably getting. Then I’ll most likely be cooking dinner since we wouldn’t go out to eat w/ our daughter when it’s going to be so crowded.
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Thank you for reading. I think Valentine’s day has become something where people are trying to out do each other, probably being inspired by social media and forgetting that it is a day about two people who love each other.
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Yes exactly!
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I love this post, Valentine’s Day really doesn’t need to cost a fortune and thanks to places like Poundland and Tiger, it really doesn’t have to.
I love that you play board games etc on Valentine’s, Adam and I normally spend it watching movies but I really like this idea.
X
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Thank you for reading. I love Tiger too but I could spend a fortune in there on lots of little bits. I love a bit of healthy competition and banta when we play board games
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Oh I am looking forward to reading these posts. This a lovely idea, most definitely feeling the valentines love x
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Thank you for reading 😀 I’m sure you will enjoy all of the upcoming posts
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Basically I love any “…Day on a Budget”post and this is one of the best I’ve read! Thanks for sharing this 🙂
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Thank you so much, I’m glad you’ve enjoyed reading it 😀
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Really appreciate it these are excellent ideas that I will apply
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I’m glad you’ve enjoyed reading it
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If you live in the UK, Tesco’s does a meal deal for 10£ – a side, a main, a dessert and a bottle of wine. It’s a steal and they have so many good options.
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I must admit I’ve had them before and I agree they are so yummy
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This is such a cool idea! I am going to have to check out the other posts as well that you listed.
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Thank you for taking the time to read it. I hope you enjoy all of the other posts too
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My husband and I love to stay in and play games together. It is funny, you can turn most any game into adult fun! Have you ever heard of drinking jenga? We made a jenga game that we keep just for us that has fun things to do on each block, so every time you pull a block, it says something on it… so much fun!
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That is such a good idea, I’m going to have to try that myself 😀
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I ❤️ the ideas on here! Really appreciate you spending the time to blog about it, it’s not always easy finding cheap ways to celebrate!
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Thank you for taking the time to read it. I’m currently in a situation where I have to stick to a budget and I know I can’t be the only one so I thought I could share a few tips to help someone
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These are great ideas, thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for reading
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Yesssss, this is brilliant, Kelly. I get so annoyed with Valentine’s Day because I feel it’s so commercialised and the true meaning seems to get lost under a bajillion red roses. I love your idea of sticking to a budget, that’s much more thoughtful and meaningful. Thank you for sharing! x
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I agree, it’s become so commercialised. Thank you for reading
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I am definitely doing valentines day on a budget this year – between the higher prices and crowds, I’d much rather go for a cozy valentines day at home then go out!
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I’m sure you will have an amazing day just the same. Thank you for reading
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You can’t go wrong with those Indian meals for two from Tesco! Great way to have a nice night in together without spending £30+ on a meal. Great post x
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Thank you for reading. Those Indian meals are so yummy and great value for money aren’t they
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These are great ideas! Honestly I never understood how some people feel the need to spend a fortune on Valentine’s. This blog post will definitely be helpful for saving money ♡
—Athena Christy
https://athenachristy.wordpress.com/
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Lovely post. Always good to remind yourself that you don’t have to spend a fortune on valentines. Thanks for sharing these tips..
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I really love seeing more about days like Valentine’s on a budget! I couldn’t agree more that money shouldn’t be the key factor, it’s about the time spent with each other. It’s nice to be a bit extravagant sometimes, but there’s nothing wrong with glamming up your every day life
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It’s so easy to forget what is important with valentines day, that it’s nice to just strip it back and appreciate each other 😀
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I love this post! Valentine’s Day definitely doesn’t have to be expensive and I think anything handmade is more meaningful anyway. And I am all about food too. I’d rather just make a nice meal at home with my hubby and enjoy our time together that way!
-Charity http://www.morningsonmacedonia.com
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Thank you for taking the time to read my latest post. I love giving handmade gifts and it’s something I want to get more into this year
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This is such a lovely post! You’re absolutely right, Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to an expensive holiday to be enjoyed. Oftentimes, it’s best to keep things simple and just spend time with your loved ones. You gave wonderful advice here! 💕
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Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed reading it 😀
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Of course, you’re very welcome! This was a joy to read! 💖
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It just goes to show that you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a nice valentine’s day xo
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This is a great list of ideas for a budget friendly Valentine’s Day! I love the idea of having a cozy night in. That saves so much, because dinner on Valentine’s Day is expensive!
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I’ve found that dinner can also be really busy with lots of people out at the same time, that the wait for your food takes much longer. Staying in means you can eat when you want to 😀 thank you for reading my latest post.
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Great ideas! I agree on how expensive valentines day can be and my husband and I like to lay low at home and will exchange small gifts or sometimes even just a card…
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Great ideas! I think the simpler ideas are the most thoughtful on a day like today!x
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Such a good reminder that Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive to be fun. Nowadays, I see people spending tons of money to spoil their other half and well if that’s what they want to do that’s totally fine but it’s not necessary to show your love in my opinion. 🙂
xoxo Simone | https://beautymone.com
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Exactly, money doesn’t buy love 😀
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