Budget Friendly Valentines Day Gift Guide
Looking for a Valentines Day gift for your significant other(s) that wont break the bank? With Valentine’s Day being a £1bn-a-year industry this holiday can be an expensive one for lovers. This year valentines day will offer an extra challenge – lockdown!
To help you cover the cost, I’ve put together the ultimate budget gift guide, filled with both traditional and unique Valentine’s Day gift ideas.
Here are a range of valentine’s day gift ideas for her, him, your mum, partner, bestfriend or a treat for yourself.
Flowers = Free
Freddies Flowers deliver fresh flowers across the UK. A bunch of Freddie Flowers will usually set you back £24 a week but using my referral code “EmmaJ28” you’ll get your first bunch for free!
If your valentine isn’t likely to appreciate flowers then you could always send them to a family member or friend as a valentines day pick-me-up.
Lush Bath Bombs = From £3.95
Lush have released some amazing valentines themed bath bombs to celebrate valentines day. Valentines day themed bath bombs include ‘Prince Charming’, ‘Blow Me a Kiss’, ‘Heart Beat’ and ‘Naked Attraction’.
Lush have also introduced some new knot wraps that would make a great gift for an ethically-minded loved one.
DIY Valentines Card = Free
Why not make your own valentines day card by downloading a printable template and personalising it to your loved one. You can get some inspiration from these free printable cards.
You could upload pictures of the two of you together to give it that person touch or include an inside joke that only you two will understand.
Photo Postcard = Free
You can use MyPostcard to send photos worldwide. Get £3.00 in free credit when you sign up using my code EMMA8AUZ. This is enough for a free personalised card or postcard (shipping included).
Free Sweet Treats
I regularly use three apps to claim free treats. These apps allow you to claim a range of free food and drink products from your local supermarket. I’ve claimed free chocolate, ice cream and wine before. Here are the best freebie apps:
- The Shopmium App – free sweet treats from Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda, Morrisons and more!
- Checkout Smart app – free household items, food and drink from all the top supermarkets.
- Green Jinn – expect a range of healthy treats from the Green Jinn app.
A Romantic Meal = £10+
My partner and I prefer to treat each other to experiences for valentines day rather than gifts. My favourite provider of getaways/meals/experiences is buyagift!
They have a 60-day refund policy and offer free exchanges if you change your mind! Some of their most popular valentines gifts include spa days, 3 course meals and comedy passes.
Buyagift Valentines Day Gift Experiences
Krispy Kreme Doughnut = Free
Claim a free original doughnut when you download ‘Friends of Krispy Kreme’ App. You’ll also get extra offers emailed to you and if you let them know when yours, your significant others and your children(s) birthdays are you’ll also get free donuts then!
Smart Rubik’s cube
Does your valentine like a quirky gift? Why not gift them something completely different such as an interactive puzzle like a Smart Rubik’s cube, a new game for their favourite console, or a board game for the two of you to enjoy.
Manly Man Company
For beer, beef jerky, and a whole host of manly gifts, the ManlyManCo.com have some brilliant valentines day themed gifts. Expect jerky flower bouquets, bacon scented wrapping paper, beer candles and more.
DIY Valentines Gifts = Free
For the more creative amongst you, why not try your hand at some DIY gift! To get your creative juices flowing, here are some DIY valentines gift ideas…
- Love coupons/tokens
- ‘Open when’ letters
- A photobook/scrapbook
- A gift hamper
- A montage video
- Home baked goods
I hope you can find some budget valentines gift inspiration from this post. If food and alcohol are likely to be a hit with your valentine you could also check my free food and free alcohol posts to help you keep the cost of the valentines season down! I’d love for you to share what your dream valentines gift would be in the comments below (please keep it clean).
Adopt an Animal as a Gift
Is your valentine an animal lover? Why not do good with your valentines gift and adopt an endangered animal. You can choose from Elephants, Penguins, Polar Bears, Tigers, Dolphins and more.
Adoption prices cost from as little as £3 a month with the WWF and come with a cuddly toy and welcome pack.