Just about everyone agrees that a nice dinner and a good
bottle of wine at a quiet, intimate restaurant will set the mood
for romance, but have you seen the price tag? Not everyone can
afford to spend big money on romance ever time, but a bit of
creativity can get the same results without breaking the bank.
While most people know about ‘his and hers’ items like
bathrobes and towels, there are a number of other items that can
be enjoyed together as ‘couples’ items. Try getting matching
T-shirts with cute sayings on them. Have matching his and hers
overnight bags, coffee mugs, bicycles, cell phones, cars,
holiday ornaments, tennis rackets, rocking chairs and even
matching carved pumpkins on Halloween.
Surprise your
partner by making the ordinary a little more special. If he or
she is enjoying a good book, remove the bookmark and replace it
with a note that says, “I bet you’ll never guess where I’ve
hidden your bookmark.” If they always turn the TV on when they
come home from work, tape a note on the television that says,
“Wouldn’t you rather turn me on?” instead.
Making
important memories is one way to be romantic on a budget.
Challenge your partner to remember the most romantic kiss that
you’ve seen in a movie. This will lead to some discussion about
romantic kisses and should enhance the mood. As a surprise, buy
that movie one day and try to recreate that special romantic
kiss! Keep it in a special place and re-watch it whenever the
mood strikes. If you can’t agree on the single most romantic
kiss, go ahead and create a top five list. This tip works for
anything. The top five most romantic songs. The top five most
romantic movies. The top five most romantic books. You see the
pattern. Make sure to go ahead and buy the books, songs, movies
or whatever so you can use them in the future.
If you
want to plan the ultimate romantic evening but funds are low or
you simply don’t want to have to leave the house, shut down the
electricity and imitate a power outage (it’s up to you whether
or not you tell him or her!). You won’t have any distractions or
heat, so it is up to both of you to keep the other warm and
entertain each other.
It’s hard to find anyone who
doesn’t enjoy an Oreo cookie. Take an Oreo (or generic version
of one), scratch the top of the cookie until smooth and then
scratch a heart and your initials into the smooth surface. You
can also make your own cookies and create personal messages.
Another version is to make your own cupcakes and frost them with
special messages in red icing. You can also give your spouse a
true treat and track down a box of his or her favorite Girl
Scout cookie.
These 5 simple ideas are sure to warm up any relationship.
Don’t be afraid to try simple tips and changes to “routines” to
spice things up without having it cost a fortune!
About the Author:
Jeff Rose has published an eBook on romance in relationships and
marriages entitled 'The Magic Marriage.' A free 5 day set of
Romance Lessons is available at
http://www.magicmarriage.com/tips.htm
