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It feels like only yesterday we were spending an arm and a leg on Christmas presents for our loved ones. Now, little over a month later, there's another annual day that'll set you back a few quid: Valentine's Day.
But, while a low-key meal for two in a cramped local restaurants (yes, they have squeezed twice as many lovebirds into the same space) can set you back almost £100, romance needn't be expensive.
From giving a foot massage to dancing in the living room, here are twenty free things to do on Valentine's Day to show you care.
20 Free Things To Do On Valentine's Day
Send Them A Love Note(01 of25)
DO: Write a meaningful message, memory or an inside joke both of you can laugh at.DON'T: Rely on a cheesy song lyrics or poem. Roses are red, violets are ... no. (credit:ZenShui/Frederic Cirou via Getty Images)
Hit Up An Old Date Spot(02 of25)
DO: If you want to avoid spending money, avoid restaurants and go to parks instead. DON'T: Get frustrated if your partner doesn't fully remember that particular date. (credit:Carlo A via Getty Images)
Give Each Other A Foot Massage (03 of25)
DO: Use massage oil DON'T: Forget to wash your feet before your partner delves deep into a massage (credit:anyaberkut via Getty Images)
Have Quiet Time (04 of25)
DO: Spend time one-on-one. Lend your partner an ear and talk about goals, wishes and feelings. DON'T: Bring your cellphone to the table (credit:Gary John Norman via Getty Images)
Go For A Stroll (05 of25)
DO: It may not be the best time of the year for a long stroll, but venture outside for a walk. DON'T: Go outside if the temperature is way too cold. (credit:franckreporter via Getty Images)
Prepare Breakfast In Bed (06 of25)
DO: Scramble eggs, toast bread and work on your presentation DON'T: Forget to make something for yourself as well! (credit:gourmetphotography via Getty Images)
Have A Lot Of Sex (07 of25)
DO: Have sexDON'T: Limit yourself to the bedroom (credit:Jupiterimages via Getty Images)
Go Down Memory Lane (08 of25)
DO: Spend an evening going through vacation photos, your wedding photos or even those embarrassing ones buried on Facebook. Or surprise your partner with sexy boudoir photos. DON'T: Forget to get rid of those photos of your exes. (credit:Sam Diephuis via Getty Images)
Go Swimming In A Free Indoor Pool (09 of25)
DO: Plan out your day so you can avoid crowds (earlier in the morning or at the end of the day) DON'T: Go in without a backup plan. If the pool is constantly busy, you may want to plan something else. (credit:Cultura/Elena Nikolaeva via Getty Images)
Build A Fort (10 of25)
DO: Turn off your phones, light some candles and make sure you have snacks on hand. DON'T: Spend the whole day building a complex fort. Remember, this is about spending quality time under the fort. (credit:Found on lovetipsandadvice.com)
Strip Poker (Or Another Card Game With An Emphasis On Stripping) (11 of25)
DO: Have fun. Even if you don't know how to play poker, go with the flow or suggest a card game you both will enjoy. DON'T: Get too competitive. Remember, you'll both be winners at the end. (credit:Jip Fens via Getty Images)
Plan A Scavenger Hunt At Home (12 of25)
DO: Include personal memories and/or small gifts DON'T: Make it so hard that your partner gets fed up (credit:Betsie Van der Meer via Getty Images)
Spend Your Night With Wine(13 of25)
DO: Get your favourite bottle or wine and do use the fireplace DON'T: Don't leave your booze too close to burning wood. (credit:bigairphoto via Getty Images)
Go To Bed Early, Like Real Early (14 of25)
DO: Talk in the dark, read a book together and cuddle! And don't worry about that alarm clock. DON'T: Beat yourself up if you can't fall asleep right away. (credit:Blend Images - Jose Luis Pelaez Inc via Getty Images)
Clean The Slate (15 of25)
DO: Let go of any grudges you may be holding onto and accept your partner for who they are. DON'T: Use this as another opportunity to bring up past fights. (credit:Oleh Slobodeniuk via Getty Images)
Do Your Partner's Chores (16 of25)
DO: Clean out the garage or fix up a broken appliance DON'T: Be afraid to call the professionals if you need help (credit:Betsie Van der Meer via Getty Images)
Spend The Day In Bed (17 of25)
DO: Spend hours chatting or catching up with a make out session. DON'T: Forget to get out of bed and have a meal (credit:Fuse via Getty Images)
Take A Bath Together (18 of25)
DO: Get aromatherapy candles, fancy bubble bath and turn off the lights. DON'T: Force yourself to fit into the tub with your partner. If the tub is too small, stand up and take a shower instead. (credit:DreamPictures via Getty Images)
Cook A Difficult Meal Together (19 of25)
DO: Find your recipes on Pinterest .. so at least you have an idea of what your dish should actually look like. DON'T: Go in with high expectations or the assumption that your meal will taste good. We suggest pizza for backup. (credit:SSC via Getty Images)
Do Sext (20 of25)
DO: Send your partner a sexy text while they're at workDON'T: Send it out before you double-check the recipient (credit:Frank Herholdt via Getty Images)
Dive Into A Movie/TV Marathon (21 of25)
DO: Choose four or five episodes of your partner's favourite shows and pre-record them ahead of time. DON'T: Allocate so many hours that you do nothing but watch TV all day. (credit:Chris Ryan via Getty Images)
Make It A Boozy Night (22 of25)
DO: Try new cocktails and experiment with what you have in your own barDON'T: Get too drunk and pass out (credit:JGI/Jamie Grill via Getty Images)
Dance In The Living Room (23 of25)
DO: Put on some Dirty Dancing tunes DON'T: Step on your lovebird's toes (credit:Jena Cumbo via Getty Images)
Spend The Day Volunteering Together (24 of25)
DO: Head to the soup kitchen, local food bank or spend a night clearing out your closet to donate goods. DON'T: Leave these plans to the last minute — some places require advance notice. (credit:JGI/Jamie Grill via Getty Images)
Take A Crack At Karaoke .. For Two (25 of25)
DO: Try out fun duets and romantic sing-a-longs DON'T: Choose songs or artists you know your partner hates (credit:Andrejs Pidjass via Getty Images)