Why am I writing about 7 different ways to spoil your Valentine without flowers? Whether you are married, have been together for years or just dating, Valentine’s Day can be an expensive occasion! The price of gifts and flowers goes up for the day, far above the usual costs. But not everyone can afford to get rich, lavish bouquets of flowers year after year, and all the extras on top, plus a night out somewhere fancy. (Especially if you have a lot of birthdays around end of January and February like our little family). So I’ve put together a few ideas for those who want different ways to spoil your Valentine without flowers.
Have a Picnic
Here in Australia, Valentine’s Day is at the end of summer, so quite warm still. Pack together a picnic hamper and take your Valentine out to a favourite location -a park, the beach, etc. We love going to our local lagoon and watching the ducks and swans whilst we sit on a rug. Remember to pack the mosquito repellent if going out in the evening.
Cook a favourite meal
Does your loved one have a favourite dish that you can create at home? Why not spend the night in, cooking it together. Put out the fancy dinnerware, open a bottle of wine and throw in some flowers from the garden. Or those romantic candles you never get a chance to use except in power outages. A nice romantic dinner for two, that you have both helped create can be delightful! Or a breakfast with just the two of you! Enjoy the romance of just doing some cooking together and having a whole heap of laughs along the way.
Experiences
Try something new with your Valentine. Arrange for a horse riding outing, a hot air balloon ride or take a trip to somewhere you’ve never been before. (We’ve tried all of these together, even if a little bit scared in the process). New adventures can help sustain that spark you have for each other, rather than being stuck in the same boring old routine all the time.
Pamper Session
Whether you get your Valentine a pamper session at the local salon or some DIY products for use at home, pampering is always appreciated! Ladies and gents all need a little bit of time to unwind and relax after the busy lives we live these days! I love it when my husband helps fuel my love for pamper packages at my beautician‘s. Or even offer to give a massage to your partner after a hard day at work.
See a Movie
Find out a current movie your Valentine is keen to go to, and organise tickets to go with them for a session. (And be sure to not critique or ask constant questions during the movie!)
Make your own Slideshow
Using photos of your Valentine, create a digital slideshow or album for them. Let them know which moments you’ve enjoyed having with them.
The gift of Time
Sometimes all our partner wants is a bit of time spent with you, their partner. Time that isn’t taken up with worrying about the kids, the mortgage or how work has been. So set aside some time to just be the two of you together.
Now, I still personally won’t say no to the flowers if they turn up on Valentine’s Day. But I’d also love if some of these other activities were thrown into the mix. I do enjoy knowing that my husband loves me and wants to spoil me in any way he can. If you have any ideas of different ways to spoil your Valentine without flowers, comment below. different ways to spoil your valentine without flowers
Unique post idea! I know some girls who don’t like receiving flowers, so this would be perfect to send their way!
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I think these are lovely ideas to do for your partner any time of the year!
They sure are things you could do at any time!!! I think we just like to try and be that little bit more romantic and thoughtful around Valentine’s Day.