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Here are 4 super affordable Valentine's Day ideas

It’s no secret that times are hard, but it doesn’t have to stop you from making that special someone happy.

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While payday isn’t anytime soon, you’ll still want to make that special someone smile on Valentine's Day. You don’t need to run into debt by taking loans in order to make that happen, you can use your available resources and here are 5 super affordable Valentines Day ideas.

1. Send cupcakes and a card to their office

Yup, it can cost very minimal to have a surprise sent to them at their place of work. This is a great way to surprise them and it requires little or no work on your part. You can, from the comfort of your home or office, make them smile. It is a preferred option for couples that are in long distance relationships.

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2. Watch a movie at the cinema

It’s no secret that the there are a lot of new movies hitting the cinema this week. What better way to spend Valentines Day than to go the cinema with your loved partner to watch a recently released movie? It’s affordable and fun too!

3. Go for a picnic at the beach

Take a blanket, a few things to nibble on and go somewhere serene like the beach. It’s affordable and doesn’t require much planning ahead either.

4. Netflix and chill

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Valentines Day this year is on Wednesday which is pretty much in the middle of a busy week. There may not be enough time to get home and go out to somewhere fancy. You can both devise fun ways of what you’ll watch while eating popcorn. Who says Netflix and chill is for the weekend only? It can be a great way to pass the Valentine Day evening while remaining affordable.

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