It’s February, and we all know what it comes with. I am yet to understand why Valentine’s day brings so much anxiety to many. I’ve heard of relationships ending with the month of January, just to avoid that middle day in February. Everyone breathes a collective sigh of relief on the 15th. That is the actual New Year’s day. In all honesty, IT IS a money-making scheme. There is no pressure to spend hard-earned coins, especially in these tough economic times. Ladies!? Men would rather “attend” the Men’s Conference because WE expect gifts without us lifting a finger. Love should be reciprocal so should Valentine’s Day.
The anxiety and stress are eliminated if you and your partner agree that you don’t need any special day to express love. BUT… if you need simple, zero-cost ideas of how to celebrate your love on Valentine’s or any other day for that matter, keep reading.
If you do not want to fuel this “money-making scheme”, here are five green valentines ideas. Five simple ideas that will not only express your partner’s love language, and save money, but you would also express your love for the planet. It’s a WIN-WIN.
Green Valentines
Looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank? Look no further! In this podcast, we explore a variety of zero-cost ways to celebrate this special day with your loved one. From creating homemade cards to cooking a romantic meal at home, we’ve got you covered with plenty of creative and affordable ideas. We also discuss ways to celebrate solo or with friends, so whether you’re coupled up or flying solo this Valentine’s Day, there’s something for everyone. Tune in to discover how to have a memorable and meaningful Valentine’s Day without spending a dime!
Zero-cost ideas to show your partner and the planet Love
1. Curated Playlist
If your partner loves music (they’d be weird if they didn’t), curate a playlist of songs that express how you feel about them, or a list of your favourite songs. Whatever the feeling or mood you want to leave them with. Send the link to the playlist with a message about why you put the list of songs together. This is bound to put a smile on anyone’s face and heart. The fact that you took time to carefully curate the list.
- Love Language: Gifts
- Planet Love: 5 green hearts: No natural resources are harmed in the creation of the playlist.
2. Write a love letter
This one is self-explanatory. You send it electronically and save a tree or you can go the old-school way and get pen and paper and express why you love and appreciate your partner. Again, it’s the thought that counts and you’ve made your partner’s heart smile. We get so caught up in life that we forget to remind our partners of all the reasons we are grateful for them.
- Love Language: Words of Affirmation
- Planet Love: 5 green hearts: if sent the letter electronically.
3. Pick a flower or a bunch
If you are lucky enough to have beautiful flowers in your garden, pick one or a bunch and present them to your partner. I said “your garden” neh, please don’t go plucking other people’s gardens.
- Love Language: Gifts
- Planet Love: 4 green stars: There will be fewer plants for bees to pollinate.
4. Candle-lit dinner
Cook your partner’s favourite meal and eat by candlelight. The candlelight may be a definite given (load shedding and all) but they create that cosy romantic feeling. Have the curated playlist playing softly for added. Not only have you saved money by not eating out, but you also saved the environment because of fewer vehicle emissions in the air.
- Love Language: Acts of Service and Quality Time
- Planet Love: 4 green hearts for a plant-based meal, the one star is taken away by the energy consumption by the stove/or airfryer.
5. Stay home and Cuddle
Most parts of the country are experiencing rainfall and a drop in temperature. What is better than just staying indoors, putting your phones on Do Not Disturb (DND) or flight mode and actually connecting?
- Love Language: Physical Touch and Quality Time.
- Planet Love: 5 green hearts: No natural resources are harmed.
I hope these easy Green Valentine’s tips manage to make your partner smile 😊 It all boils down to understanding their love language and how the gestures make them feel.
Happy Green Valentines
