Virtual distanced dates, at-home activities & romantic gift ideas for Valentine’s Day 2021

February 6, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

Whether you’re celebrating together or apart, Valentine’s Day will certainly be different this year. Here are some ideas for long-distance dates and romantic at-home activities you can enjoy ‘virtually’ during lockdown in February 2021…

Valentine’s gifts & an idea for a romantic evening at home

February 8, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

With Valentine’s Day coming up next week on the 14th February, I thought I would share some ideas with you for an inexpensive night in with your other half.If you want to avoid the crowds in busy restaurants and don’t fancy filling your home with heart-shaped mugs and pink teddy bears, this could be the solution […]

Design & print your own DIY cards for Valentine’s Day, birthdays & more

February 11, 2016.Reading time 11 minutes.

No, it’s not too late to show someone you care about them this Valentine’s Day. You’ve still got time to post a card to that special person, you just need to get hold of a card. No time to run out to the shops? No problem! I’ve come up with a super-simple DIY project to […]

How to get 50% off Valentine’s cards with Thortful

February 8, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

If you want to show someone special that you care about them this Valentine’s Day but know that you won’t be able to make it to the shops before the weekend, I’ve got the solution for you. No, it’s not too late to order a personalised Valentine’s card online because I’ve found a great website […]

DIY Valentine’s gift – A box of memories + polaroid photos

February 1, 2016.Reading time 10 minutes.

What do you give to your special someone for Valentine’s Day when you’re both trying to save money and clear the clutter? Something very thrifty and useful, that’s what. I know you wouldn’t expect anything less from me so I’m happy to oblige! I’ve upcycled a gift box that I received for Christmas, used a […]

Cheesy love-hearts and pink champagne – it must be Valentines Day!

February 15, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

What did you get up to for Valentine’s Day yesterday? Are you celebrating today instead? I know a lot of my pals are making it into a weekend-long celebration but for hubby and I we did all our Valentine-ing yesterday and really enjoyed ourselves. I was completely spoilt with the biggest bunches of flowers that […]

The countdown to Valentine’s Day begins

February 9, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

Okay, okay I know it’s not Christmas (although looking at the OTT shop displays at this time of year you’d be forgiven for believing otherwise) but I think, in my own selfish way, that Valentines Day is an important gift-giving occasion (hubby, this is a hint for you..!). In fact, it’s the only thing that gets […]