How to Have an Affordable Valentines Day! | Mollie and Fred Blog

It is almost Valentines Day, and whether you love it or hate it, it is always nice to do something special with your other half, family member or friend! Celebrate in your own very special way with our range of affordable Valentines Day gifts and ideas of how to spend the day. 

I know it may sound clique, but making chocolate covered strawberries with a loved one is truly one of the best things you can do, especially on Valentines Day! This super affordable and incredibly delicious activity only takes you going to your local shops and purchasing two ingredients. As long as you have a hob or a microwave, you're good to go! Simply choose your favourite chocolate, from milk, white or dark, and melt it to the perfect glossy consistency. Wash a punnet of strawberries and dunk them into the melted chocolate to create a hard shall over the juicy strawberries. Place them on a baking tray ( I have found that baking paper helps to get them off easier ) and place in the fridge until they have set. Once they are done you and your loved one can enjoy the crunch of biting into a mouth watering strawberry, covered in decedent chocolate. Now that is enough to get you excited for Valentines Day! 

If you are looking for something to do on Valentines Day that is super affordable, creative and easy, then we have the perfect activity for you. Whether you want to create heart shaped confetti, or create your very own paper hanging hearts, the choice is endless with arts and crafts. You may even have some of the materials already, go rooting through your cupboards and drawers, you may surprise yourself! There are plenty of great DIY and crafty guides online on how to make paper hanging heart decorations, heart garlands, heart confetti and more. Let your imagination run wild and spend time with your loved one creating amazing items! You can look back on them in years to come to remind you of a memorable Valentines Day. It is always so lovely to spend time with your loved ones, so why not spend the time doing something fun!

Perhaps you and your other half want to chill out on Valentines Day? If you are film lovers then instead of splashing the cash at your local cinema, why not create your own film night straight from home. Purchase your favourite snacks such as popcorn and get cuddled up in your living room. With snuggly blankets and your favourite film, you can be sure to have the most lovely evening. Thats if you can decide on a film to watch of course!

If you are struggling to find the perfect Valentines Day gift idea for your partner, then why not go for this lovely light up jar from Widdop Gifts. Finished in a frosted glass finish, this jar features a heart warming quote which reads "every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favourite," Complete with wooden hearts for "you" and "me."

Feel the love this Valentines Day with this stunning salt lamp gift from Widdop Gifts. Presented beautifully in Himalayan salt with a wooden base. Display this salt lamp in your home and experience the warm glow that it will bring. A great way to brighten up any room and to put a smile on your loved ones face. A pretty Valentines Day gift idea and pretty home accessory all in one!

If you aren't very good with words, then let this plaque do all the talking for you. From East of India is this gorgeous porcelain plaque, finished with hanging twine and the loveliest writing that reads "You're the best thing that ever happened to me x" Finished with a love heart embellishment and a ribbed design. Hang this decorative plaque anywhere in your home as a reminder of your partner. We can't think of a better Valentines Day gift than this stunning plaque. Why not choose our gift wrap option at checkout to make this Valentines Day gift that extra bit special!