SHOW someone special what they mean to you . . . without blowing your budget.
With prices continuing to surge, the small extras soon add up.
Five ways to show someone how much you care without blowing your budget
But you need not splash out a fortune to show someone how much you care.
DINE OUT: Eat out on a budget by using a free 30-day Tastecard membership to get two-for-one dishes at plenty of restaurants across the country.
Booking travel insurance soon? Even single policies from comparethemarket.com are entitled to Meerkat Meals, which means up to half-price or two-for-one dishes at restaurants nationwide.
DINE IN: Combine offers to save more. Amazon Prime members, for instance, get free Deliveroo delivery. Just ensure your accounts are linked in the Deliveroo app.
Marks & Spencer still runs its “two dine for £12” deal, which includes its Gastropub range.
Or at The Co-op, two pizzas and a tub of Ben & Jerry’s cost just £5 together. Set the scene with 20 tealights for £1.79 at The Range.
VOLUNTEER TOGETHER: Make a date of helping out. You can find plenty of opportunities at doit.life/volunteer. Help out in a soup kitchen or assist with gardening — and bond over the shared experience.
SHOW UP: Get tickets to be in the audience of your favourite shows — for free.
Try applausestore.com or sroaudiences.com. Currently you could be in the audience for Jane McDonald & Friends or Ninja Warrior.
NHS and emergency service workers should register for free tickets at concertsforcarers.org.uk or bluelighttickets.co.uk.
And check eventbrite.co.uk for free comedy nights across the country, and plenty of virtual ones too
WATCH OUT: Cinema nights are great but cost a lot these days. Create your own movie noghts at home with a mini projector — now £29.99 at Amazon, down from £35.99.
Make your own popcorn with Asda’s popping corn, 85p, and watch something nostalgic from one of the streaming platforms. Many offer a 30-day free trial if you want to find something new.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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