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7 creative last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas
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So here you are, with Valentine’s Day breathing down your neck… and you still don’t have a plan? No need to panic, just keep reading.
Here are some creative last-minute activities you can do with or for your partner… but the best part is, you can also do the same activities with your friends or family (because love comes in many shapes!). Oh, and did we mention, they’re all super budget-friendly and easy to do?
1. Paint together
Paint portraits of each other in any style you pick – they could be realistic or totally abstract. You could also pick a theme and swap canvases every 5 minutes for a collaborative art piece. Either way, you get a free (and possibly hilarious) masterpiece!
2. Make a 50 reasons jar
Jot down 50 things you love about your human on tiny scraps of paper. Stuff the notes in a jar and buy yourself 50 thoughtful partner points instantly. Hint: you get extra points if you also decorate the jar.
3. Food = love
Skip the expensive restaurant and cook something together instead. Whether you decide to try a new recipe or cook a cozy comfort meal, you’ll get some quality time together. For a fun twist, you could try a blind taste test of different snacks – after all, love is blind!
4. The Powerpoint presentation
Pick a silly topic – like "If We Were Characters in a Horror Movie, Who Dies First?" or "Ranking Your Sleep-Talking Performances"—and give each other a 5-minute presentation. It’s a low-effort way to get some giggles in or even reminisce about your shared history.
5. Scavenger hunt
Hide a few sentimental items around the house (like photos, tickets, or travel keepsakes from your joint adventures) and take your partner on a trip down memory lane. Finish strong with a final surprise, which can really be anything, depending on your budget (maybe a weekend getaway?).
6. Build a cozy fort
Channel your inner child! Use every pillow and blanket in your home to build a massive fort in the living room. Crawl inside to watch a movie or play your favorite board game. You can also just turn off your phones and talk. It might seem simple, but undivided attention really is the biggest gift you can give to each other in 2026.
7. Make a playlist
Create the soundtrack of your relationship together – it’s basically a modern version of a mixtape. Then, hit play and walk through why you chose each song – you just might learn something new! It’s a low-budget way to bond, and you can do it with your friends, too!
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