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Don’t break a sweat this Valentines’: 5 pocket-friendly gift ideas for your bae


It’s the day to celebrate love in all its abundance and lovers are getting gitted over what they should get their significant other.

With the economic times getting more and more strenuous to the wallet, it’s hard to figure out what special ways one can incorporate in their plans to make their partner feel loved and valued. 

Well, look no further as in this piece we provide a few little-known gift ideas you can consider if you’re looking to have a splendid Valentines’ day with your beau.

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Flowers and Chocolates

It may sound a little too cliche, but you’d be surprised at how appreciative your partner will be when you show up with these treats in hand. Let’s be honest though, flowers and chocolates are literally the gift theme that comes to mind when you think of Valentines’ day. As such, you are sure to get a friendly package at, a very friendly price ranging from Sh500.

A nice home-cooked dinner

Gone are the days when people fancy a lot of extravagant outings and money-splurging escapades just to celebrate love in 24 hrs. As a consequence of the tough economic times that have been devouring the world in the past 3 years, couples have incorporated less financially tedious ways to celebrate Valenines’ day. Making a nice homemade meal to be enjoyed over wine, good music, and intimate conversations. Well, this Valentines’, why not surprise your partner with their favorite meal, and drink? Take a chance at a nice evening with your lover. 

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Romanic picnic

If you know your lover is an outdoorsy person but you don’t have the capacity to spoil them silly this Valentines’, then don’t fret. Romantic picnics are still one of the most romantic things your lover would fancy. The best part about a picnic is once you land the perfect spot, all you need are a few of your favorite snacks with your person and some wine. 

A convenient basket

Have you been hearing your partner say they need such and such a thing, and how their life would be dramatically easier if they had these items? Well then, why not play cupid this season and make your partner fall deeper in love with you for caring about their deepest needs? Write down what you know they have been needing for a while now (affordable items), and head on over to your favorite store and get the items wrapped into a pretty basket. 

Shoes

One can never have too many kicks, and trust me buying your lover a nice pair of shoes they have had their eye on for the longest time would be the best gift idea for someone looking to spend minimally this Valentines’. 

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