10 Inexpensive Ways To Make Someone Feel Loved This V-Day

I keep seeing blogger roundups of gifts to buy your s/o for Valentine’s Day which is nice & all but, we just had Christmas, birthdays are coming up again soon, & tbh I think expensive V-Day gifts are overrated. Like. Who decided that’s what you’re supposed to do!? This holiday (if you even consider it one) should be more about showing you care in little ways in my opinion. Inexpensive ways, if you will. Which is why I made this post. Whether you’re single (hi to all of my GALentines) or in a relationship, hope you enjoy! 😘

1. BREAKFAST IN BED

I mean this is a classic no brainer. All you need is a little wooden tray (Homegoods is BAE) some fresh coffee, a piece of bread (toasted preferably 😬) & an avocado. A simple avo toast or scrambled eggs is the perfect little breakfast to wake up to. Bonus points for a side of berries & cute instagrammable presentation!

2. A ROMANTIC MASSAGE

Use some aromatherapy oils, (or coconut oil if you don’t have that) set the mood with your favorite candle, & give your partner the dreamy relaxing massage they deserve tonight! Bonus points if it leads to even more fun things. 🤭😏

3. GO TO THE LIBRARY

Go to your local library and see if there are any cute events you can be part of together OR just take out a couple of books to read. I always love to refer to Oprah or Reese Witherspoon’s book list for new recs. One of our favorite things to do as a couple is read a book together. If we aren’t in the mood to read out loud, I’ll read up to a certain page & then pass the book to him so he can read up to the same page. 🥰

4. FOLLOW A RECIPE TOGETHER

Is there something you saw on Buzzfeed or Tasty or Youtube recently that you’ve been dying to try to make? I feel like I always watch those videos & say I’m going to try to make something from them but hardly ever do. So just go for it! It’s way more fun to try as a team! For something healthier to make or bake, I love to refer to Healthy With Nedi - she has the BEST low-cal & healthy recipes on her blog.

5. WRITE A NOTE OR A HANDMADE CARD

The most popular love language is said to be “words of affirmation” - and even if this ISN’T your partners love language, it’s still so meaningful to get a love note or cute written card to show how much they care. It costs nothing to share sweet words & brightens someone’s day SO much. One time my husband left a love note for me on our bathroom mirror using a dry erase marker & it made smile so much first thing in the morning.

6. HAVE A CUTE DATE NIGHT AT HOME

Order some takeout from your favorite place, pick a movie you’ve both been dying to watch, pop some popcorn in the microwave, pour a glass of wine, light a candle, put on sheet masks, & enjoy each other’s company!

7. DO THEIR LAUNDRY

I feel like by the time I die I will have spent approx 34 years doing laundry. I’m sure other moms feel me on this. So for the “acts of service” love language person, THIS is the ultimate way to show you care.

8. WAKE UP EARLY & COME BACK WITH A TREAT

One of the cutest things my husband does is often he’ll wake up before me, drive to my favorite coffee spot, & get home with my coffee order (which he has memorized of course- men, take note!) all before the baby & I are even awake. I wake up so grateful (for him but mostly for the coffee🤣).

9. Make a homemade CROSSWORD PUZZLE or scavenger hunt

If those aren’t your thing, try a word search, or a puzzle, or any simple game to lead your person to something cute like their favorite candy hiding under a pillow or a secret love note on their dashboard. It’s fun, sharpens the mind, & keeps things fun & fresh.

& if all else fails…

10. FLOWERS ALWAYS WORK

BONUS SUGGESTION:

11. make a baby

You know…If you like to go to the extreme. 🤣🤷🏽‍♀️ I guess this eventually ends up being an expensive option, however. 😂

Happy V-Day, Everyone!

xoxo, Dani