AFFORDABLE ways to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day have been shared with us here at Be.
Why not get creative and paint your own plant pots as a fun and inexpensive way to spend time together.
After all, research shows that engaging in creative activities for around two hours a week can significantly boost mental well-being. Artistic activities help improve focus, process emotions, and promote a more positive mood, especially when done as a pair.
Or, propagate a plant together with a cutting from a current houseplant. It will be a symbol of your love growing over time. Make it fun by giving it a name and remembering that it started on Valentine’s Day, next year, you’ll have a thriving reminder of the special day.
To do this, snip a piece of a plant just below where a leaf grows. Pop it in a glass of water so that part of the stem is underwater. Keep it in a bright spot and change the water every few days. Once you see roots growing, plant it in soil.
Keeping on the leafy theme, why not gift a small ‘love fern’ as a symbol of your relationship? Or, choose a resilient, air-purifying plant like a snake plant or a Monstera, and enjoy looking after it together.
After all, houseplants are a far more sustainable and long-lasting alternative to traditional chocolates or a bottle of champagne.
Finally, think simple when planning activities; for example, taking a stroll through a local park, woodland, or nature reserve can be just as romantic as any grand gesture. Pack a flask of hot chocolate and enjoy the fresh air, whether it’s an early morning walk or a sunset stroll, nature provides the perfect backdrop for quality time together, as well as proving to lift your mood and decrease any stress.
Suggestions provided by Beards and Daisies www.beardsanddaisies.co.uk
