A Valentine's Day date on a budget that your special someone won't soon forget
- It doesn't have to be an expensive holiday! Here's some cute ways you can be romantic without breaking your piggy bank
- Make chocolate covered strawberries or have a picnic to show your love and care
Want to shout your love from the mountaintop? Here's some ways to show you care.It's the season of love, and with Valentine's Day just around the corner, we know many of you will be scrambling to find that special something for your special someone. But finding the perfect present can be a challenge, and it's easy to fall into the same old tired stereotypical gifts.
Young Post is here to help, with suggestions on how to think outside the box (of chocolates) this Valentine's Day - without breaking the bank.
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Roses are red, lettuce is green, so many flowers but what do they mean?
A bouquet of a dozen red roses is the automatic go-to for unimaginative romantics. It's a sweet gesture, but also boring. This year, instead of roses, get your date a more meaningful flower. Red carnations mean a deep romantic love - but don't get the yellow ones because those mean rejection and disappointment. Red chrysanthemums also mean love, and the yellow ones symbolise something precious. Daffodils mean both love and respect, and jasmine represents unconditional and eternal love.
Or you can get creative with your plant choices. Asparagus might not be as pretty as a rose, but it symbolises fascination and is a much more interesting gift. Combine it with lettuce - which means never giving up - and you can craft a bouquet with a message tailored specifically for your date, that also doubles as a salad if they get hungry.
Think outside the box if you give a bouquet of flowers this year; you don't need to stick to roses!
Set menus are pricey, tables are booked, do something different and learn how to cook
Valentine's Day is a restaurant owner's favourite holiday. With set menus and high prices, they know everyone is going to be booking a table for two and paying top dollar for a romantic candle-lit meal. But you can find ways to make a meal special without spending every last cent of your lai see.
Instead of going to a restaurant, pack a picnic instead. Grab a blanket to keep warm, and pick up a selection of nice treats you know your date will enjoy. Pick a scenic park, or somewhere with a nice view of the city, and enjoy snuggling up as you share a thermos full of hot cocoa.
Or try making your own romantic meal - together! Try a cooking class and enjoy making treats for each other. You could even find a video on YouTube and make the recipe at home yourselves.
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Chocolates are yummy, chocolates are sweet, make them yourself for a more thoughtful treat
A box of chocolates is the most expected - and overused - Valentine's Day gift of all time. Instead of getting your Valentine a gift that says "I am not creative", try your hand at an easy alternative that instead says "I care".
Chocolate-dipped strawberries are also quintessentially romantic, but they're also incredibly easy to make. And that handmade touch is what really counts when it comes to romance and love. All you need to do is melt some chocolate in a bowl in a microwave, dip the strawberries, and set them on a baking tray in the fridge to cool.
Get creative with dark or white chocolate, or add some heart-shaped sprinkles for extra love. Going the extra mile to make treats yourself will not only impress your date, but also saves you money.
Chocolate dipped strawberries are easy to make and feel very fancy.
Diamonds are shiny; silver is nice, but make it unique for a much better price
Along with roses and chocolates, the go-to Valentine's gift is heart-shaped jewellery. But not everyone likes wearing their heart on their sleeve - or around their neck, fingers or dangling from their ears.
Instead of getting a clichéd piece of jewellery anyone could buy, make something yourself that will be truly unique for the special person in your life. Pei Ho Street in Sham Shui Po is the perfect place to find the beads, chains and tools you need to craft your own accessories and make your own statement piece.