{"id":28312,"date":"2024-02-06T16:56:37","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T08:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=28312"},"modified":"2024-02-07T10:35:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T02:35:06","slug":"valentines-day-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/valentines-day-ideas","title":{"rendered":"Ditch Those Cheesy Valentine\u2019s Day Traditions & Try These Instead"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve heard it all before. Valentine\u2019s Day has been hijacked by capitalism, and the lovebirds are forced to shell out double the price for everything connected to this day.\u00a0But for some, not partaking in the merriment of Saint Valentine could lead them down the road of singledom.<\/p>\n

Cheesy profession of love is NOT at the heart of Valentine\u2019s Day, but sincerity with a dash of creativity is. Profession of love and affection can be done in thousands of ways, not just through roses and chocolates.<\/p>\n

If you want to show your better half how much you love them on this special day, here are some unique ideas that are more meaningful and lasting.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Instead of roses and chocolate\u2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Roses and chocolates have been the no-brainer gifts for one\u2019s Valentine way too long. It is also the perfect saviour for those who are getting their gifts on the eleventh hour.\"roses<\/a><\/p>\n

On V-day, these are probably the first few things that inflate in prices faster than you can stuff those cute little heart-shaped chocolates into your mouth.<\/p>\n

A bouquet of 12 roses with a charming little balloon that says Happy Valentine\u2019s Day go for over RM150 on normal days, but the price balloons to RM250 or more on the few days before and after V-Day. That\u2019s 57% increment!<\/p>\n

Pair the roses with 12 pieces of premium chocolates (est. RM200) and a greeting card (RM12), you will be spending over RM600 on things that last a maximum of three days.<\/p>\n

Shouldn\u2019t your gifts symbolise the everlasting love you have for each other? Here\u2019s an idea, instead of blowing close to RM600 on buying these temporary possessions.<\/p>\n

Try these instead!<\/div>
Make that amount (RM600) work harder or mean more for your loved one. Here are a few ideas:<\/p>\n