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If you're wanting to celebrate Valentine's Day without spending too much money, this is for you! We searched for the best activities and affordable gifts.
These are the best cheap valentines ideas ranging from creative date nights at home to the most thoughtful homemade gifts.
This post is about cheap valentines ideas.
Cheap Valentines Ideas For Couples
1. Fondue Date Night
Cheese & Chocolate! Melt some cheese and chocolate for a savory and sweet treat! We love pairing ours with different breads, vegetables, crackers, and fruit. Amazon has great options for fondue pot sets!
2. Drive In Movie At Home
Make the trunk of your car all cozy like you would for a normal drive in movie. You can grab your laptop to play the movie while enjoying some movie snacks!
3. Picnic
Pick your favorite spot & favorite snacks for a cute date night! You could also plan an indoor picnic depending on where you live too! This is a great option for cheap valentines ideas because you can cook at home instead.
4. Slideshow
Thoughtful gifts like these are the absolute best! Put your favorite pictures and videos into a slideshow with some music.
5. Make Dinner Together
You can make this exactly how you want! Whether you want an easy quick one course meal or several courses, doing it together is what makes it great!
6. Watch The Sunrise Over Coffee
Wake up extra early that morning and make your partner their favorite coffee. You can start your morning off by watching the sunrise with your love!
7. Take A Trip Down Memory Lane
This one is super fun to relive your relationship! Plan a date driving around to all the milestones of your relationship. If you prefer to stay at home, go through your old pictures and videos.
8. Thrift Store Challenge
Thrifting is one of my favorite cheap valentine's day ideas! Set a budget from $5-$20, and you can grab something for your partner. You could either do a gift they would love, or even funny outfits for each other!
9. Paint & Sip
Grab your favorite drink & paint brush! You could paint each other or whatever you want! A fun way to work together is taking 10 minutes on each canvas & switching turns to make two paintings together!
10. Playlist
If you both love music, this is for you! Make a playlist with all the songs that remind you of your person! You could also both make one for each other!
11. Themed Movie Night
Pick out your favorite movie & go all in on the theme! You can pick out fun outfits & make sure your dinner goes along with the theme too! We planned a harry potter themed movie night a couple months ago, and we had an absolute blast!
12. Game Night
Game nights are perfect for the competitive couples or even the ones that want to connect on a deeper level. One of my favorite games is We're Not Really Strangers (couples edition)!
13. Learn A New Dance
Pull up a youtube video and get your dancing feet ready! Out of all cheap valentines ideas for couples this is one of the most romantic. Enjoy getting close to your partner while laughing at all the missteps!
14. Spa Night At Home
Get the face masks ready! Have a relaxing night with your favorite person by doing self care. You could also take turns giving massages.
15. "I Love You Because..." Post-it Notes
Write out all the reasons you love your partner on post-it notes. You can put them in different mirrors around their home to see. Even though this is a cheap valentines idea, these are some of the most thoughtful gifts.
16. Surprise Breakfast In Bed
Wake up a little early to make your partner their favorite breakfast! The cherry on top will be enjoying it in bed before they get their day started!
17. Make A Valen-Timeline
For all the long-term relationships, this is super thoughtful! I absolutely love this for cheap valentine's day gifts because it is free! Pull together all your milestones and surprise your partner with a romantic timeline to show your love.
18. Handmade Coupons
Everyone loves a coupon! Some ideas are dinner made by me, back massage, wine tasting night, movie night, breakfast in bed, a "yes" day, and chore pass!
19. Comedy Night
Start popping the popcorn & turn on your favorite comedian! Laughing with your partner creates some of the best memories, and this is one of my favorite ways to do it!
20. Homemade Candles
For all the couples that love candles, this is a great option. Look up a video to create a unique scent with your partner. To keep this affordable, you can reuse old candles or glassware to pour the wax in! Otherwise, you could buy a candle making kit to get you all prepped.
21. Ice Skating
Winter can be difficult for outdoor activities, but ice skating is a romantic outdoor date. Go to your local outdoor rink and bundle up!
22. Museum Date Night
Finding cheap valentine's day ideas that are still fancy can be tough! This is the perfect idea. You can get all dressed up and go to your local museum.
23. Create A Date Night Bucket List
Who doesn't love quality time with their partner? Grab a pen and piece of paper to come up with all of the crazy date ideas you want to do with each other.
24. Sledding & Hot Chocolate
Outdoor dates can be hard to plan if you are in a colder area. Bundling up to go sledding is a great option finished with some warm hot chocolate.
25. Recreate Your First Date
Recreating your first date speaks for itself! Keep it a surprise and take your partner on a trip down memory lane!
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26. Mixology Class At Home
Cocktails! Find some unique drinks you and your partner want to try, you can take turns making a drink for each other. This Mixology book has a ton of cocktail options!
27. Make A Scrapbook Together
Spend time finding your favorite pictures with each other. You can spend the night adding all of these pictures into a book with little messages about the memory.
28. Bake Something Sweet
Sweet treats are always a great option during valentine's day! You can both bake each other something, or you can surprise your partner with the treat!
29. Wine & Chocolate Tasting
For all the wine lovers, make this night a little more special! Pair wines with the different chocolate that goes well with it!
30. Write Love Letters To Each Other
Words are one of the best ways to show affection. Write a romantic letter sharing why you love them.
31. Learn Each Other's Love Languages
Love languages are so important to know! Take the time to learn each others through a quiz, and demonstrate their love language that night.
32. Take A Walk On The Beach
Being in a warm state this time of year is perfect for outdoor activities. Take a walk on the beach and enjoy nature's beauty!
33. Sneak Love Notes In Their Belongings
Write out thoughtful notes, and hide them in places like their car, home, coat, etc. to surprise them throughout the day.
34. Bring Them Lunch At Work
Stop at your partner's favorite restaurant or make them a home cooked meal for their lunch.
35. 3 Course Fast Food Date Night
Play rock, paper, scissors and whoever wins gets to pick that course. You can pick one place for an appetizer, main, and dessert!
36. Bonfire & S'mores
Start a fire and get all bundled up! You can enjoy quality time with each other and end with a sweet treat!
37. Make Each Other A Surprise Dish
Each of you can make a special dish for each other! You could try a new recipe or make your partner's favorite.
38. Complete A DIY Project
The DIY project you have been putting off could get completed! You can enjoy each other's company with a drink and some music while getting to work!
39. Favorite Things Date
Bring your favorite product or favorite snacks for a comfortable night-in enjoying all your favorites!
40. Set Up A Scavenger Hunt
Create a scavenger hunt for your date night! You could do something more simple in your home or even something where you would need to drive around. On all the clues you could include thoughtful notes and relive your memories.
41. Volunteer Together
Volunteering is one of the best ways to share your love! You could go to a local food pantry, dog shelter, or even pick up trash around the park.
42. Make A Cozy Fort
Forts aren't just for kids! Grab your furniture and blankets to bring your inner child out. You could even bring your laptop in the fort to watch a movie.
43. Relive Your Wedding
Out of all cheap valentines gift for husband options, this one is the winner! Watch your wedding video and read your vows again. Take a look back at where it all started!
44. Night Under The Stars
Stargazing is beyond romantic! You could do this at your home or even get in the car to find the best spot!
45. Visit A Conservatory Or Botanical Garden
There are tons of free botanical garden options! This is a great way to be surrounded by flowers on a day full of love.
46. Make Bouquets Together
Go to your local store (my favorite option is Trader Joe's) and grab some different types of flowers. You could make multiple bouquets out of just a couple different types of flowers!
47. Take An Online Cooking Class
Find an online cooking class to make a special meal for dinner together! If you are looking for a way to keep this a cheap valentine's day idea, you could find a youtube video for a free cooking class too!
48. Scenic Car Ride
Look up the prettiest spots in your area to go for a scenic ride. Turn on your favorite music and enjoy your time together!
49. Affirmation Jar
One of my favorite ways to show your appreciation! Write down words of affirmations to put in a jar. They can open one each day!
50. Custom Bar Cart Art
You can create the art on canva for free! They also have templates to get you started. Get a frame after you print it, and you have some custom art to gift!
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