This is a guest post from Hallmark.co.uk about saving some pennies on your Valentine’s Day purchases…
As the most romantic day of the year fast approaches, millions of people around the world are getting ready to spoil their loved ones with cards, gifts and romantic surprises, all in the name of love. And even despite the fact that people everywhere are tightening their purse strings, expectations remain high.
As always, Moneysupermarket.com and Hallmark are on hand to offer expert tips and advice on how to make the most of Valentine’s Day, with cards and gifts that say “I love us”, but without spending an unnecessary fortune.
It started with a….card
Sending a Valentine’s card can be the most personal and effective, yet inexpensive way of telling somebody how you feel. Hallmark has the perfect range to choose from. Whether you’re the fabulously flirty type, a bit of a joker or favour a more classic style, there’s a design to suit everyone. You can even go that step further and create your own personalised card for your loved one at Hallmark.co.uk and what’s more, with this voucher you can get 10% off until 12th February.
Penny-wise presents
Showering your partner with great gifts that they adore can be challenging but don’t make the mistake of thinking the more expensive the gift, the better it is.
No matter what your budget, the most important thing on Valentine’s Day is to show you’ve put real thought into what you give your loved one. Make sure you include personal touches wherever possible, whether that be giving them a CD of songs you think they’ll love, a bag of their favourite sweets, a lovely photo framed or simply getting really creative with the wrapping!
If you are planning to spend that little bit more on gifts, the best advice we can give is to do your research. Moneysupermarket.com lets you compare prices between retailers. So if you know your partner’s favourite scent, you can head straight for the best deal!
Wining and dining
When it comes to romantic meals on Valentine’s Day, staying in is the new going out. Cooking your loved one’s favourite meal is one of the most romantic things you can do to impress and can cost far less than going to a restaurant.
If you do want to stick with tradition and treat your loved one to a romantic meal out, head for one of the many restaurants offering fantastic deals such as free champagne or 2-4-1 meals to entice you in.
Web-wise
Finally, when searching for gifts and surprises, the best way to economise both time and money is to shop online. With endless variety and options at your fingertips (not to mention an array of discount vouchers to be had) there really is no excuse these days for not grabbing a bargain. Also, remember to keep an eye on the Facebook and Twitter accounts of your favourite brands as well as restaurants and bars as they often run money-off privileges and competitions just for their followers.
Happy Valentine’s Day, from Hallmark
