Five Super Sweet and Cheap Ideas for Couples

Need something to spark up the romance in your life? Want to show your significant other how much you care? It doesn’t have to be a holiday to have an excuse to make them feel special. These simple and fun ideas are guaranteed to bring a smile to their face.

A Love Journal

Tested and true, this is one of the best ways to get to know your partner better than ever before. This journal is based on honesty and creativity, and will create some great memories to look back on. It starts with any type of journal, even blank notebooks work great. It can be filled a variety of ways, but both partners work together on it. You could start with one person writing a basic journal entry and then passing it to the other for his/her entry. My soon-to-be hubby and I did it a bit differently though. Our preferred format is one that starts like this: I write a question at the top of one page (it can be about absolutely anything, but your partner must answer it with complete honesty). He then answers the question. His next page is something that he deems “creative”. The options are limitless – poems, stories, journal entries, drawings, letters, and so much more. We keep it very romantic and sweet. Last, he will leave me a question on the next page so I can start the process again and add my own sweet creativity. Our love journal is something we will cherish for the rest of our lives together.

Letters/Cards

At the store and see a cute card that reminds you of your better half? Get it! Girls and guys alike love to receive actual mail that isn’t the typical coupons and credit card applications. Write him/her a letter and pour out your heart and soul into it. Even if you live together, you can still slip it in the mailbox with the rest of the incoming mail. Imagine how surprised they will be when they open it and see how much you were thinking of them. It’s inexpensive, but will mean just as much (and probably more) than sending them something big like a bouquet of flowers. Sending letters and cards is also a good opportunity to include other little gifts, such as coupons they will actually use! “One Hour Long Backrub” or “Candlelit Dinner Made by Me”… It will sweep your guy or girl of his/her feet!