5 Ways to Spice Up Your Valentine's Gift on a Budget

Over time, Valentine's has become synonymous with roses, sweets and the exchange of gifts. But with account balances still bleeding from the heavy-duty spending of December and the pressure of finding the perfect gift for your partner, lovers can sometimes be hard-pressed for options. Not to worry, we present to you valentine's gift ideas that not only cost next to nothing but also drive home the true essence of what valentine's is about – love and sharing!

Home-cooked meal: Served wearing next to nothing! Say goodbye to the cost and chaos of dining out and hello to an evening full of sensual promises as you treat your partner to a delicious home-cooked meal served wearing the sexiest lingerie you can whip up. Spice things up further with cool R&B music playing softly in the background and turn off the lights, instead lighting the room with scented candles to create a truly warm, sexy ambiance (don't burn down the house now)

Special delivery: Especially for those who never take the time to do something spontaneous for their partner, change the status quo and surprise your partner with a special delivery ranging from balloons with a love message to sexy lingerie. It could even just be a hand delivered note summoning your partner to a rendezvous spot! The most important thing is the thought and element of surprise.

Hand-written letter: Do you know what your partner's hand-writing looks like? In this jet age of emails and instant messaging, no one remembers what it feels like to write with good, old biro and paper anymore. Take a trip down memory lane and send a hand-written letter to your partner detailing how you met, shared memories and every last detail of what you love about them. You can even make it extra special by sending a series of letters across the day via a courier service.

Playlist: Warm your partner's heart and instantly evoke beautiful memories by making a play list of their favourite songs and also songs which hold a special significance for you two.

Personalised gift basket: Rather than just buy any gift basket available for sale, take the time to put together a love basket that is filled with your partner's favourite items (within budget ofcourse). A perfume that's always been on his/her wishlist, tickets to their favourite movies, beauty products, an item you knitted and a collage of pictures of the two of you are just some of the items you can include in a love basket.