You can't put a price on love, but ramping up the romance on February 14 could cost you significantly less this year by celebrating at home.
Stuck on what to get your boyfriend or husband for Valentine's Day during the pandemic? Look no further as we round up some of the best buys that won't break the bank.
More than a quarter of people say they’re set to save over £100 this year on Valentine's Day gifts and experiences, according to a poll by money-saving community LatestDeals.
The survey revealed that many people are taking a low-key approach to romance this year.
Here are the best gift ideas for men that will save you a fortune:
Personalised gifts
There's nothing better than a personalised gift to show your loved o what they really mean to you.
From chocolate to cushions, here's the best on offer:
Treat your man to a Personalised Hearts Toblerone Milk Chocolate, £12, Menkind.
Stick your beautiful mug on a Personalised Mush Cush Face Cushion and give the gift of you with a Personalised Face Cushion, 14.99 at Prezzybox.
Heinz are doing special personalised Ketchup bottles for £5.49 or grab a personalised Marmite Jar for £11.99 at Prezzybox - buy here.
Looking for something a bit more special? Get the night you met or shared your first kiss immortalised in a Personalised Night Sky Star Map, £59.95, Not On The High Street.
Romantic gifts
Go heartfelt or frisky and bring some romance to February 14 with these gift ideas.
Lovehoney's Sucker for Love Bundle would cost £125.94, but it's now on offer for just £75.
It has everything you need to make a lockdown Valentine's Day special, including a Body Massager, their best selling Tracey Cox Supersex Massage Oil, and the Lovehoney Truth or Dare Card Game among other goodies.
Adding some romantic items or decorations around the home will also help. Moonpig ’s helium heart balloon bouquets will make your loved one feel on the top of the world while Bloonaway ’s balloon sculptures are a fun addition.
Foodie gifts
The Valentine's Day Grey Design Milk Chocolate Bar from Give a Personalised Gift, which is letterbox friendly and currently on sale for £5.99 (was £7.99). Simply add the name of the recipient and a message.
Treat your boyfriend to a pub experience at home with Brewdog's hamper of beer and nuts from £25.
Cook up a steak dinner for two and grab a Valentine's meat hamper from the Village Butcher, for £40.
During the pandemic, most restaurants have adapted to closures by preparing meal kits that diners can cook up at home for a special treat.
Find out your boyfriend's favourite eatery and check if they are doing dine at home deals.
Home By Nico launched Home-X during lockdown, allowing Scots customers everything from tasting menus to cheese and chateaubriand delivered to their door.
Fizz
If fine French bubbles are on the menu, the Supermarket Price Comparison tool on the Latest Deals app, shows that you can pick up the best priced Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut Non Vintage Champagne (75cl) in Tesco and ASDA for £36.
The cheapest bottle of champers is the Nicholas De Montbart Champagne (75cl), £10.99 from Aldi, but the Henri Cachet Champagne Brut (75cl), £13.50 from ASDA is also very well priced.
If you’re partial to a gin and fizz, you can get £5 off Pickering Gin’s Perfectly Pink Prosecco Pack , was £26.95 now £21.95, which contains a bottle of Pink Grapefruit and Lemongrass Liqueur and a bottle of La Vita Sociale Prosecco.
Aldi consistently delivers on fab drinks deals and the supermarket is currently offering a little saving on Costellore Proccini Sparkling Wine (75cl), which is priced at £4.79 (was £4.99) and is the cheapest bubbly option available online.
