The idea of Valentine’s day is that you show that special someone how much they mean to you, but what if you don’t have a lot of money? Surely not everyone can afford lavish gifts for the people that mean the world to them. The good news is there are some great gift ideas out there for every budget so you don’t need to spend a fortune, or upwards of GHS1000 on an item at a jewelry store in Accra Mall or buy the latest Range Rover for your lover.
Here are 24 Valentine’s Day gift ideas that will cost you next to nothing but bring the utmost joy to the one you love.
- Cook your partner a meal.
- Make a playlist of songs that remind you of the person.
- Give your date your undivided attention.
- Write a letter or poem to tell your love how you feel about them.
- Combine some massage movements with hands, fingers, and thumbs to relax the muscles and increase blood flow, helping to reduce stiffness and pain associated with fibromyalgia.
- Remember the things that he or she likes – flowers, chocolate, perfume/cologne, etc., and you can’t go wrong.
- Make something for him that he can wear or use; like sew him a shirt or make him a wallet from an old leather jacket.
- Write the names of good memories on slips of paper and put them in a jar for your partner. On Valentine’s Day empty the jar together, reminisce, read each memory aloud, and have fun!
- Put together a basket of his favorite things – beer, chips, and pretzels if he is a guy or maybe chocolate, bath gel, etc. if she is a girl.
- A handwritten note
- Home cooked meal
- Friends’ weekend getaway
- Personalized bracelet
- Lovely necktie for him
- Pick him/her flowers
- Personalized mug/glass
- Record the song of the moment
- Bake something
- Write a poem or love letter
- Plan a picnic or day trip
- Bring your partner breakfast in bed
- Do a chore for your partner that he or she hates doing – like taking out the garbage
- Take your partner out for ice cream (or some other favorite dessert)
- Make a mixed tape of your favorite love songs
If you thought you were the only person who does not have enough money to buy expensive gifts for Valentine’s Day, you were wrong. I hope this will help you save money and still send awesome gift ideas to your loved ones.
