12 Cheap Valentine’s Day Ideas For People Who Hate Leaving Their House

I’ve been married 20 years this year. I don’t wanna go to a restaurant for dinner. Pah!

I’d rather stay home in my pajamas with my people – not see OTHER people – OUTSIDE people. Yuk!

1. Share a Chocolate Snack Box

• Price: Starts at $41
• Stockist: Snack Box Hamper

Who needs a fancy restaurant when you can curl up on the couch with a box packed full of everyone’s favourite chocolates? A snack box hamper is the ultimate stay-at-home Valentine’s treat – think Crunchies, Flakes, Caramilk, and all the classics. Pop on a movie, open the box, and snack your way through together. It’s sweet, simple, and way more fun than overpriced desserts out on the town.

2. The Ultimate Pizza Oven with Window

• Price: $139.99
• Stockist: Yellow Octopus

You can watch the cheese melt and brown to perfection in this pizza maker thanks to the little glass at the top. The remaining portion is red since we all know that red heats things up the quickest and will have your pizza ready in a flash. It has two stainless steel paddles and a ceramic baking stone that can be removed for cleaning and baking.

3. Lego Icons Orchid Plant Building Kit for Adults

• Price: $89.00
• Stockist: Amazon Australia

Spend the night with your partner building LEGO!!!!

3. Rose Scented Bath Confetti

1. Price: $15.99
2. Stockist: Yellow Octopus

This is the ideal present for letting someone know you’ve been thinking about them. You can’t go wrong with this present, whether you’re celebrating an anniversary or simply trying to win someone over.

Have no fear if you are single and still looking for love! Put some self-love into practice and give yourself a night in to unwind and pamper yourself.

4. Dark Like My Heart Bath Bombs

• Price: $19.99
• Stockist: Yellow Octopus

You’re going to love these bath bombs. They are charcoal black and will make any Sunday afternoon seem like you’re basking in the gothic splendor of a fairytale. 
You can’t go wrong with this for the person who hasn’t quite moved on from their emo period circa 2007!

5. 1000 Piece Celebri Cats Puzzle

• Price: $34.99
• Stockist: Yellow Octopus

The list of A-level feline stars, which includes Kitty Minaj, Katy Purry, Furrell Williams, and many more, is endless. As you piece together this jigsaw, check how many famous felines you can spot. You can’t help but smile when you see how charming and adorable they are. An absolute must-have for every person who loves kitties!

6. Sex Smarts – The Provocative Q&A Game

• Price: $23.99
• Stockist: Yellow Octopus

The controversial question-and answer game Sex Smarts makes learning about one of life’s greatest joys simple, entertaining, and humorous.

Use a deck of true-or-false cards or a set of multiple-choice questions to slake your sexual curiosity. Whether you’re playing alone or with others, you’ll enjoy the thrilling finale!

7. Choco-Holic Wonderbox

• Price: $86.99
• Stockist: Yellow Octopus

An indulgent chocolate sauce, ideal for drenching ice cream or dipping favorite fruits and sweets. If you have a friend or family member who loves chocolate and is a fan of Harry Poptter, then you should definitely get them some of these wonderful chocolate goodies!

8. Murder on the Dance Floor Murder Mystery Game

• Price: $29.99
• Stockist: Yellow Octopus

The traditional murder mystery is given a pretty funky makeover in this game! A groovy 1970s nightclub serves as inspiration for everything from the murder weapons (such as disco balls and platform boots) to the settings and personalities.

You won’t need anything else to play the game, but if you want to step things up a notch, you can throw an entire themed event complete with costumes and drinks.

9. Chilled Coffee Wonderbox

• Price: $59.99
• Stockist: Yellow Octopus

This Chilled Coffee Wonderbox will wow any of your peers that appreciate the best life has to offer. Each basket comes with a rich cold brew from St. ALi, a brew travel mug, and a clementine-scented candle that will take your loved ones to the beautiful Amalfi coast.

10. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margarita

• Price: $28.99
• Stockist: Yellow Octopus

Another tasty collection of literary-themed cocktails from the creator of Tequila Mockingbird. It also contains a fun drinking game to play alongside your book club conversations and reading, as well as recipes for a few literary-themed snacks to eat with your drinks.

This gift is perfect for anybody who enjoys reading since it has artwork with a humorous twist and comments on the names of books!

11. Rude Puzzle Book

• Price: $23.99
• Stockist: Yellow Octopus

Not your granny’s crossword puzzle book, folks! Brain teasers with a dirty edge abound in this entertaining puzzle book, which is intended only for adults.

Wild word searches and nasty crosswords sit alongside risqu? sudoku and nasty dot-to-dots. It is certain to get the blood moving to many parts of your body than simply your head.

12. Red Wine and Nibbles Hamper

• Price: $99.00
• Stockist: Gifts Australia

This hamper is perfect for a romantic Valentine’s night with your partner. You can watch some movies while enjoying this or simply dig in while enjoying your time together.

There You Go! These Are Your Cheap Valentine’s Day Ideas!

Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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