14th February of every year is Valentines’ Day is usually memorial in Nigeria. This is a special day for two adults who are in love. They show affection and care on that special day which is just a few days away from now.
Sadly, many things usually go wrong on this special day. For instance, some ladies who aren’t ready for a baby get pregnant. Also, men usually go overboard while spending.
Do you have to break the bank just to enjoy or make 14th February memorable? NO. You can still have a splendid Valentines’ Day celebration with your loved ones without spending so much.
Here are some tips for you:
Prepare a Special Meal
Home cooking will help reduce the amount of money that should have even used to dine in an eatery. Obviously, you spend more when you eat outside your home. Invite your lover and prepare a special meal together.
Probably, that social meal that you guys haven’t prepared before. This will make your Valentines’ Day celebration memorable as well as romantic.
Register for Free Valentines Day Events
There are lots of free Valentine events happening around your location just check them out on the Internet. Visit Eventbrite or even Facebook Events to register for any free event this week.
Storm the venue with your lover and try to make the most out of that event. Do not underestimate the amount of knowledge gathered from such events.
Last Minute Gateway
I guess that sounds strange. Right? Here is the thing – If you’re up for doing something spontaneous this Valentine’s Day, Ashley Campana, director of recruitment at Lisa Clampitt Matchmaking suggests going on a last-minute getaway. “Find a hotel within driving distance, go there, and check out the local attractions,” Campana suggests.
Gift
Make it a deal to buy a gift for your partner this Friday. It doesn’t have to be expensive to be effective. According to Nimi Akinkugbe, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bestman Games Ltd, people who really want to cut costs and still fulfill the essence of the season could also consider flowers, gift books, and clothes, like locally-made African prints, etc. One shouldn’t feel pressured to buy designer clothes or handbags.
Cinema
Many couples consider most times consider this to be the best time out. First, it involves both going out, sitting close for over an hour watching a movie while having a drink.
Akinkugbe said “Going to the cinema can be very cheap and nice, and with N5,000, a couple can watch a nice movie. With the N5,000, let’s say they pay N1,500 per person, they could still buy drinks and popcorn and then have a beautiful evening. The cheapest time out is a cinema.”