The hallmark holiday with themes of hearts, chocolates and flowers can put pressure on couples to find the perfect gift or plan a romantic night in (or out).
Valentine's Day doesn't have to be lavish, expensive or bank breaking; you really shouldn't be spending a lot of money for this holiday in the first place. In fact, there are ways that you and your significant other can have a fun and romantic time for a low price or for free.
Here are 10 free and inexpensive Valentine's Day plans:
1. Create a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt for your SO
Does your SO enjoy scavenger hunts? Make a Valentines Day themed scavenger hunt for them that leads to a romantic or sexy surprise!
2. Take a walk/bike together
Get outside and enjoy from fresh air and exercise with your sweetheart if the weather is nice!
3. Have a Netflix and Chill day and/or night
What's better than cuddling together and watching Netflix? You can enjoy that "chill" time when the message "Are you still watching?" pops up on the screen.
4. Visit a museum together
Check out your local museum to see what's on display! You can learn about the history of the town you live in or check out a live exhibit if there's one available at museum near you.
5. Cook a meal together
Cooking or baking together is one of the best and (most fun) ways to bond with your SO.
6. Craft together
Do you enjoy painting/drawing/cross-stitching and does your SO enjoy sewing/woodworking/casting/sculpting? Have a crafting day!
7. Learn a new skill together
Look for discounts or coupons on a dance or cooking class to take together!
8. Have an at-home spa day
Instead of spending an upwards of $100 or more at a local spa, pamper each other at home by taking a bath together and giving each other massages, which can lead to more fun activities later on.
9. Go old school and burn your loved one a CD of love songs
Throw in some "Stolen" by Dashboard Confessional, " Crazy in Love" by Beyonce' and Jay-Z and "Bubbly" by Colbie Caillat.
10. Leave sticky notes all over the house detailing why you love them
They will fall even more in love with you
Valentine's Day should never be an expensive holiday; after all, it is a Hallmark card holiday that benefits the chocolate, flower and jewelry industry in addition to forming from a deeper, darker origin known as the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. But, for the sake keeping the theme romantic and full love, there are countless ways you and your SO can have a fun, romantic and inexpensive Valentine's Day.
Don't forget the chocolates, flowers, chicken nuggets or whatever they love.