{"id":1478,"date":"2016-02-09T10:27:13","date_gmt":"2016-02-09T10:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mrlender.com\/?p=1478"},"modified":"2026-02-13T11:10:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T11:10:35","slug":"spend-less-this-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/spend-less-this-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Spend less this Valentine’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Spend<\/a><\/p>\n

The most romantic day\u00a0of the year is fast approaching, however\u00a0the social pressure to lavish our loved ones with gifts can sometimes prove to be a financial burden. After only one payday<\/a><\/strong> many of us are still recovering from the expense of Christmas, but Valentine’s Day is looming and looking set to make a heart-shaped dent in the bank balance.<\/p>\n

In recent years, the UK\u00a0has spent well over \u00a3500 million on Valentine’s Day gifts<\/a><\/strong>, and no doubt 2016 will continue the trend of spending big for February 14th.<\/p>\n

So\u00a0when it comes to finding the perfect gift for your special someone, we’ve got some\u00a0top money saving tips to make your Valentine’s Day more affordable without leaving your budget heartbroken.<\/p>\n

\"Valentine's<\/p>\n

\"red<\/p>\n

Red Roses for less<\/strong><\/p>\n

The price of roses tends to rise rapidly as February 14th draws near, but why spend the earth\u00a0on flowers? \u00a0We’ve found 12redroses.org.uk<\/strong>, a great site dedicated to finding you the best prices for your bouquet. Whether you want a dozen or two dozen roses, budget or luxury,\u00a0get more bloom for your money.<\/p>\n

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\"eatDining in is the new\u00a0dining out<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eating at home on Valentine’s is becoming increasingly popular as a cheaper (and more intimate) alternative to dining out. \u00a0Take advantage of some fantastic meal deals being offered by supermarkets for a special twist on a home cooked meal. \u00a0For example, Tesco are offering a Valentine’s Day menu for 2<\/a><\/strong> with a bottle of bubbly for \u00a320.<\/p>\n

\"ciouple\"Get personal for under \u00a320<\/strong><\/p>\n

Avoid the cliche of chocolates and flowers. \u00a0Think outside the box and get a personalised gift.\u00a0GettingPersonal.co.uk<\/a><\/strong> has hundreds of unique Valentine’s gifts for under \u00a320, putting a unique and\u00a0fun spin on romantic presents. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"wonderland\"Enjoy some free culture in the capital<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try something different and take advantage of one of the many free events in London this weekend. \u00a0From art exhibitions and comedy shows to music gigs, Time Out<\/a><\/strong> has a whole host of special free events for you to\u00a0experience\u00a0together, and doing something new together could\u00a0prove more rewarding than buying a gift.<\/p>\n

\"alcohol\"Discounted Champagne offers<\/strong><\/p>\n

A bottle of bubbly might be the iconic drink of choice for Valentine’s Day, but that doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune on the good stuff. \u00a0The Champagne Guru<\/a><\/strong> is a fantastic website that gives you the latest supermarket offers on good quality Champagne, sometimes saving you as much as \u00a315 on a bottle.<\/p>\n

\"spa\"Cheap 2 for 1 Spa breaks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Feel pampered with these great 2 for 1 offers on spa days and breaks through LastMinute.com<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0These stress-free prices can save you sometimes over 50%, meaning you can give the gift of relaxation without the added strain on the wallet.<\/p>\n

Mr Lender is a leading UK-based short-term credit provider. \u00a0We provide\u00a0payday loans and short-term loans<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0of up to \u00a31,000, repayable up to six months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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