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Know how to create magic on a budget... Saving for your first home doesn’t mean skipping Valentine’s Day! Here are seven affordable yet romantic date ideas that deliver love on a budget...
Movie Night In A simple and classic date night – if you can decide on a lm to watch without the endless scrolling on Net ix! Set up your drinks and add a selection of chocolates to elevate your popcorn experience. We recommend M&M’s and Munchies as being top tier!
Candlelit Dinner at Home Simply enjoy cooking a special dinner at home with each other. It doesn’t have to be Michelin star worthy, as Gordon Ramsay isn’t on the guest list. You can make it cosy and cute with candles, and decorate the table with what you already have available.
DIY Wine and Cheese Night
Crafting Love Create a cosy night vibe
alongside your favourite dinner! Get a ready-made craft kit from Hobbycraft and enjoy creating something together. You could even craft a decoration to proudly place in your future home!
Grab an affordable bottle of wine and some supermarket cheeses. A chopping board will do to create that ne dining experience which is really a take on your mum's version of a “picky tea”; pair with crackers, fruits, cold meats and dips for a mini charcuterie board.
Manifest your Dream Trip
Sit down with maps, magazines or online travel guides and plan a dream trip together. It doesn’t matter if you can’t take it yet—it’s all about dreaming and bonding over future goals. Manifest, manifest, manifest!
Memory Lane Walk Take a walk to a meaningful spot, like where you rst met or had your rst date. Splash out on a hot chocolate or bring your own. Walk and talk, reminisce about your journey together and your future plans, once you nally have your rst home together!
Game Night with a Twist Play your favourite board games, card games, or even video games, but add a Valentine’s twist. The winner of each round gets a sweet prize!
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