You would like to illustrate to your loved ones how much you care about them, but with the recession fresh in your memory you don’t want to break the bank. Here are a few ideas to put you in the right frame of mind for romance which won’t break the budget. They have been categorised into atmosphere, food, clothing and sex toys which will hopefully follow the evening through.
Atmosphere
A good atmosphere can be the easiest to bring about on a very tight financial budget and even without having to spend a penny. Why run out and spend on a new romantic songs CD? Instead you should browse through your current music collection. The majority of you will have something in your collection appropriate for a romantic dinner and if you use an MP3 player you can set up a special listing of romantic songs. In fact I bet your partner will appreciate you making time to select songs far more than if you simply go and buy a new album or tracks.
Getting the perfect lighting can be a problem. In those Hollywood romantic films mellow lighting with hundreds of candles looks beautiful. What you don’t see are the additional lighting and shading employed to accomplish that effect. One single candle in the centre of the table really proves the phrase that less is more. It expresses the feeling of romance and intimacy but does not strain your budget and more significantly isn’t as much of a fire hazard as hundreds of naked flames.
Food
Well prepared food is essential, but as with anything else it does not have to cost a significant amount or look like the movies. The most essential aspect of the food is preparing it correctly. You must serve a meal that your partner will enjoy, but at the same time make it memorable. If you are a fantastic cook and can cook up a gourmet type meal from leftovers then by all means prepare a fantastic four course meal. However if you are not that proficient in the kitchen then prepare a meal that you feel comfortable with. This may simply consist of a single course, but again as with the candles less is more and your partner will be gratful for the effort far more than you burning down the house.
Clothing
Clothing is where it can get very interesting. As soon as you mention clothing in relation to Valentine’s Day or a romantic night in people will automatically think of sexy lingerie for women or for males a new suit, which can be expensive. The first place to look should be your wardrobe. How many of your old clothes don’t you wear anymore? Ladies I bet you have some gorgeous underwear which you brought for a special occasion in the past but have never worn again. Tonight is the night to get it out again. Males will no doubt have a suit especially bought for a wedding. Brush the suit down and wear it again.
If you are eating at home and fancy a more light-hearted meal, why bother with clothes at all? Ladies imagine your partner serving you your dinner in nothing but an apron. Or men, how about coming back into the kitchen to discover your lover sitting there, waiting to be served wearing nothing at all. Is there anything that could be more erotic and cheaper?
Toys
You don’t have to dash out and purchase a whole load of sex toys with the money you saved from the earlier steps. Yes, there are literally 100s of adult toys on the market but this is about saving money in difficult times.
Experimentation in the bedroom is fun and Valentine’s Day or a special evening in is the ideal time to try something different. How about a gentle game of tie and tease? There is no need for expensive bondage restraints yet, just use some scarves. They give the feeling of restraint, but with the softness of a scarf it doesn’t feel intimidating.
If you look in your freezer you will come across an amazingly erotic substance – ice. Do not put fresh ice onto bare skin, instead put some in a glass of water and after a few seconds remove the cube, spread it over your lover and watch as the coolness of the ice hits their senses.
Depending on your level of experience you might have a complete collection of adult toys to play with so get them all out and play with the ones you haven’t touched in years. For others trying a new position (or two) may be just as much fun and that is the key point to make here. You should be having fun on your romantic night in.