Valentine’s day is almost round the corner and we’ve been giving you periodic tips on gifting ideas in creative ways to help you make smart choices. More on Valentine’s Day….
Do you know why Valentine’s Day is actually celebrated?
Well, legend has it that Roman emperor Emperor Claudius II felt single men made better soldiers and he outlawed marriage for young men so that they could serve as soldiers.
It is said that Valentine was a priest at that time, that saw the injustice in the act and secretly performed marriages for young lovers. When he was discovered, Claudius ordered him to be put to death.
If this story is indeed true, Valentine will be hailed by all young men and women for his heroic act, no less.
Inexpensive Valentine’s Day celebration ideas
Back to Valentine’s Day ideas, there are times when you feel like you don’t really want to spend too much but still make your partner feel special. Then this is just for you. Here are some Valentine’s Day celebration ideas on a budget.
1) Plan a romantic dinner in your house, but get dressed up.
Who wouldn’t like a nice dinner? And it’s all the more perfect if you cooked it for your loved one.
Whip up a storm!
Make it an exotic dinner with yummy courses, great desserts etc. And complete the feel with scented candles and a good bottle of wine.Don’t forget to dress up and look ravishing for this home date.
Some yummy food ideas you can whip up are
- Spinach and Mushroom Ravioli
- Crispy chicken croquettes
- Dark chocolate mousse
- Red Velvet cupcakes
2) Plan an evening at home with no TV and no social media.
There’s no need to really dress up, and no formalities! Just frolic around your home, have fun and spend a lot of time together. Laugh like never before over silly jokes and order dinner from outside. And remember – put away your mobile, laptops and the TV remote for this one evening!
Interesting things you could do together are
- Watch old picture albums of the two of you.
- Leave interesting notes in the house for each other to discover.
- Chat away on your balcony taking in the cool breeze.
3) Watch romantic movies together
If you’ve been busy the whole day and are hardly in the mood for a big date, this is a fun and inexpensive way to spend time together. Catch up with each other and do a movie marathon night.
Here are some of the best movies which we think you should catch up on.
- Blue Is the Warmest Color
- 50 first dates
- Titanic
- Love, actually
4) Enjoy an outdoor evening in the company of nature
No one can forget Jack and Rose’s evening on the deck of the Titanic against the golden sunset. Take a walk in a moonlit night or if you are lucky enough to stay by the sea, go to the beach at night. Need we say more?
5) Spend an inexpensive but fun day together
Since Valentine’s Day falls on a weekend, it’s possible that you have the whole day to yourself. Rather than spending a bomb, just do fun things together, like a long drive, picnic at a park, go bird watching if you’re a nature lover…The options are endless.
And while we’re done giving you some simple but sweet Valentine’s Day celebration ideas here are some small makeup tips which you might find useful.
- Dazzle in a sweet smelling perfume. The Dolce & Gabbana Rose The One Eau De Parfum is your best bet for a fun evening as you smell sweet as roses.
Available on Snapdeal – Rs. 4,339.
- For beautiful lustrous red lips in the mood of Valentine’s Day, check out the Velvet-Matte-Lipstick from Colorbar.
Available on Colorbar Cosmetics – Rs.325(Check out for the latest deals as you purchase.)
- Go for the Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush to sport a natural blushing look.
Available on Nykaa – Rs.320.
- Use the L’Oreal Paris True Match Minerals Foundation for a pearl like smooth finish on your skin.
Available on Purplle – Rs.999.