Wednesday, 12 February 2014

10 Brilliant Valentine's day Ideas on a Budget

3 more days to Valentine's day! This year's valentine's day is more special that any other Valentine's day because this year there will be double celebration; the Chap Goh Meh (also known as Chinese Valentine's day) and western Valentine's day. 14.2.14.  世  to  世 which means one lifetime to another lifetime in mandarin!


Times are tough and you don't want to overspend since you have just blown your budget for Chinese New Year celebration. But don't take this as an excuse to skip Valentine's day

These are top 10 Valentine's day ideas on a budget.

  

#1 Save yourself from overpriced dinners. Have a fancy dinner at home instead.
Estimated cost for valentine's day dinner: RM288 per couple 
Estimated cost for dinner at home: RM50.00 per couple 
SAVINGS:RM238.00

Expensive dinners usually consume most of the budget. Don't pay for overpriced and limited menu selection at fancy restaurants. Instead turn your home into a romantic rendezvous. Set up your home or room and decorate with candles, music and spend your time on food presentation. Save yourself from hours of food preparation instead, have your favourite and romantic meals delivered to your home via Delivereat.my. No price increase on Valentine's day! Decorate it in on beautiful plate and claim that you cook it.Teeeheee...


#2 Sex in the City Sushi.
Remember the scene from Sex in the city. Spice up your Valentine's day night with dine in sushi served on your body.  
Check out affordable sushi from RM8.90 for 10 pcs.
Sushi selection: Sushi KingSakae SushiTsuruyaKizuna

#3 Western Meal delivered to your doorstep
If sushi isnt your thing, Delivereat's got western cuisine which is just perfect for Valentine's day!
Check out the following:



#4 Get a bottle of wine.
Save yourself from paying exorbitant prices for wine. Get a bottle of good wine from your local grocery store of have it delivered to your doorstep. Noor and Deans cafe
Estimated price: Price varies for different grade of wines.


#5 Love Crepe 
The Valentine's day evening requires some sweet temptation to sweeten the night. Show your love, Get 8 mini crepe cakes and make it seem like you're dining at high end restaurant with a sweet ending. Luna Crepe Cake
Only RM88.00 for 8 crepe cakes.



#6 Home made Valentine's day CD compilation
Burn a CD with songs that are romantic and memorable to you and your sweet heart. Have it played in the background when you are having you fancy dinner at home.
Estimated cost: RM2.00


 #7 Love Coupons
 Get few sheets of paper and create your own love coupons. Example: This coupon is good for 1 breakfast in bed, 1 back massage, 1 romantic movie, etc. You can also get printable templates here.
Estimated cost: RM1.00

#8 Engraved Love Soap
Get a bar of soap of your favourite scent. Get a stencil and engrave your names together on a bar of soap. Doesn't cost much and its sure to melt her heart. You can even use it during bath time together later in the night.
Estimated cost: RM5.00

#9 Get a single stalk of rose instead of a bouquet.
Roses are especially expensive during Valentine's day. Get a single stalk and put it between your lips and dance in tango style with your sweet heart. This will sure to make her laugh and put a good start to your valentine's day night.
Estimated cost for a bouquet of roses: RM150.00
Estimated cost for a single stalk: RM10.00
Savings:RM140.00

#10 Message in a bottle.
This gift is the most romantic of all and it can be a great keepsake where you can do one for each year and count the number of Valentine's day that you and your sweet heart have had together. Just a love note and put it in a corked bottle!
Estimated cost: RM5.00