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- by Charlotte King
- In Budgeting
Posted Feb. 5, 2014
Planning Valentines Day on a Postgrad Budget
Planning Valentine’s Day as a postgrad is not the easiest task. Likely, you lack the funds to splash out on a candle-lit dinner at a fine restaurant. However, this shouldn’t prevent you from romancing your partner on your tiny budget. You simply have to be organised and think creatively.
And to support you in your planning, we’ve put together a few suggestions to help get your babe blushing. The charming, however, is your job: Give A Sweet Treat Never underestimate the seductive power of chocolate. Not only is this treat sweet and simple but also, anecdotal information on the web suggests people “believe” chocolate makes you happy. A useful placebo on Valentine’s Day, we say.
Now, you can play it safe and buy the nicest box of chocolates you can afford. But you’re more thoughtful than that, right? We propose you adorn your lover with an edible chocolate card! The pros: it’s delicious; it’s a gift and card in one (useful if you’re on a ridiculously tight budget); you can personalise it; and finally, it shows you’ve made more effort than just grabbing a box of chocolates from the supermarket. While the only con is that you must order it early.
Personalise A Little Thing Have you heard that “it’s the little things which count”? Most of the time our partners are just pleased we made Valentine’s Day a little memorable. The point is not to panic. These days, there are several websites offering affordable little things, which can also be personalised, such as personalised earrings or engraved “his and her” pebbles or shot glasses. All it takes is a quick google search!
Find A Meal Deal It requires more strategic planning, but it’s possible to treat your partner to a romantic experience on Valentine’s Day. Keep your eyes peeled for restaurants offering Valentine’s Day set menus, and utilise your student status to score reduced rates at restaurants, theatres and hotels. Take advantage of discount websites like Groupon or Woucher, or apply for Taste Card, with which you can get 2 for 1 deals or 50 percent off at restaurants across the UK. To entice you, Taste Card offers a free trial for thirty days: http://www.tastecard.co.uk/trial/headertry. Alternatively, you can stay in and cook your loved one something special .
Make Or Do Something Haven’t made anything since secondary school? Well, what better incentive than love to get creative? Get some coloured paper, glitter pens and glue and make your partner a card. Or if you’re feeling particularly artistic, why not embellish a vase, knit a heart or bake a cake. There’s no limit to your imagination. However, if you get suck, recycle these five gift ideas from Christmas !
Avoid It This suggestion is for non couples who prefer to avoid “cheesy” lovers on Valentine’s Day, but nevertheless want to get together with close friends. Stay in! Let’s face it, outdoors will be crowded with couples. So invite your friends over and cook Valentine’s diner, followed by games. And if you’re feeling particularly bitter about being single, you can always throw an “anti Valentine’s Day” bash. Squidoo shows you how-to here: http://www.squidoo.com/howtothrowanantivalentinesdayparty
In conclusion, planning Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive or stressful. Just structure it like any assignment: do your research; nail your point of view; plan it; and get on with it. Have fun!
And to support you in your planning, we’ve put together a few suggestions to help get your babe blushing. The charming, however, is your job: Give A Sweet Treat Never underestimate the seductive power of chocolate. Not only is this treat sweet and simple but also, anecdotal information on the web suggests people “believe” chocolate makes you happy. A useful placebo on Valentine’s Day, we say.
Now, you can play it safe and buy the nicest box of chocolates you can afford. But you’re more thoughtful than that, right? We propose you adorn your lover with an edible chocolate card! The pros: it’s delicious; it’s a gift and card in one (useful if you’re on a ridiculously tight budget); you can personalise it; and finally, it shows you’ve made more effort than just grabbing a box of chocolates from the supermarket. While the only con is that you must order it early.
Personalise A Little Thing Have you heard that “it’s the little things which count”? Most of the time our partners are just pleased we made Valentine’s Day a little memorable. The point is not to panic. These days, there are several websites offering affordable little things, which can also be personalised, such as personalised earrings or engraved “his and her” pebbles or shot glasses. All it takes is a quick google search!
Find A Meal Deal It requires more strategic planning, but it’s possible to treat your partner to a romantic experience on Valentine’s Day. Keep your eyes peeled for restaurants offering Valentine’s Day set menus, and utilise your student status to score reduced rates at restaurants, theatres and hotels. Take advantage of discount websites like Groupon or Woucher, or apply for Taste Card, with which you can get 2 for 1 deals or 50 percent off at restaurants across the UK. To entice you, Taste Card offers a free trial for thirty days: http://www.tastecard.co.uk/trial/headertry. Alternatively, you can stay in and cook your loved one something special .
Make Or Do Something Haven’t made anything since secondary school? Well, what better incentive than love to get creative? Get some coloured paper, glitter pens and glue and make your partner a card. Or if you’re feeling particularly artistic, why not embellish a vase, knit a heart or bake a cake. There’s no limit to your imagination. However, if you get suck, recycle these five gift ideas from Christmas !
Avoid It This suggestion is for non couples who prefer to avoid “cheesy” lovers on Valentine’s Day, but nevertheless want to get together with close friends. Stay in! Let’s face it, outdoors will be crowded with couples. So invite your friends over and cook Valentine’s diner, followed by games. And if you’re feeling particularly bitter about being single, you can always throw an “anti Valentine’s Day” bash. Squidoo shows you how-to here: http://www.squidoo.com/howtothrowanantivalentinesdayparty
In conclusion, planning Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive or stressful. Just structure it like any assignment: do your research; nail your point of view; plan it; and get on with it. Have fun!
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