This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UWindsor chapter.
Have you checked your calendar recently? Valentine’s Day is coming up shortly, and
regardless of your relationship status, it should not be ignored. Show your loved
ones how much they mean to you with these inexpensive date ideas that you can use
with your significant other, or even your friends and family!
1. Make Your Loved Ones Dinner.
Express your love by preparing a decadent meal, whether it is a romantic dinner for
two or a gathering of good friends over a big table of delicious food. Making the
meal has two key benefits: 1) The extra effort will show your affection for those
whom you prepare the meal for, and 2) Not as much money will come out of your
pocket. Get lots of ideas online for the perfect Valentine’s Day meal and your loved
ones will appreciate the gesture immensely.
2. Go Ice Skating.
This daytime activity will not just be fun, but it will also get your heart pumping!
And for those of you spending the day with your sweetheart, exercise, along with
being great for you, will release endorphins that will make your day even more
romantic.
3. Create a Video Message.
Use your creative side to create a video expressing your affection for your loved
ones. Use the video to tell them how much you love them and share memories from
your time spent together. If you have any photos or videos from those times, be
sure to incorporate those into your video. This gift is something that your loved
ones can cherish forever!
4. Play a Board or Video Game.
Bond with your loved ones on February 14th over a game! Not only will this be a lot
of fun, but also it will potentially make you closer with its competitive spirit. Even if
you don’t own any board or video games, creating a game is easy. Construct a game
of Pictionary by writing different topics on pieces of paper and drawing them from a
bowl. You can also download an app like ‘Heads Up!’ that you can play on any smart
phone or tablet.
5. Write a Love Letter.
Just like the Video Message, this expression of love will last forever. Your significant
other, your mom, or your best friend will love this gift because it openly expresses
appreciation in a way that will never be forgotten. What’s the best thing about this
gift? You can send it to your loved ones who are far away via snail mail!
On a low budget, it can be extremely challenging to celebrate Valentine’s Day with
your loved ones. But don’t use that as an excuse to forget the day – it’s always the
thought that counts. Share your love with one of these thoughtful ideas and have a
wonderful Valentine’s Day!