According to our research, Australians typically spend around $415 million on Valentine’s Day with men likely to spend more than women. Those in Western Australia tend to be the most lavish, spending an average of $166 on Valentine’s gifts each year.
More than a quarter (28%) of Australians plan to spend money on food, chocolate or alcohol. So, with most people looking to celebrate Valentine's Day with food and drink, it's clear this is the best plan to have this 14th February.
Luckily, as they say, food is the language of love. Cooking for your partner is one of the most romantic things you can do - and it doesn’t have to break the bank either.
Unlike many countries across the world, Valentine's Day in Australia falls in the summer months, which means you can get outside and enjoy the day with your loved ones. There’s no rule book when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day so it’s entirely up to you and your partner to decide what to do based on the things you enjoy doing together. But, if you're struggling for ideas, why not pack up your favourite snacks and picnic blanket and head to the park? Or, if you’re looking for something more intimate and within budget, cooking a hearty homemade meal together and enjoying a movie night at home can create the perfect evening in.
Will you be with the kids this Valentine's Day but still want to celebrate? There are plenty of ways you can commemorate the day of love whilst spending it with the whole family.
A homemade dinner as a family is the perfect time to show your children what is means to celebrate love, by talking to them about it and showing them how you can show you care for someone through gift giving, acts of service and words of affirmation. Your children will learn from you so this is the perfect opportunity to teach these lessons.
Bake heart-shaped cookies together, teach them how to cook a romantic dinner, write each other a handmade Valentine's Day card and enjoy your time as a family.
EveryPlate meal deliveries are a great, budget and family-friendly way to create a hearty meal that everyone can enjoy, check them out this Valentine's Day and choose one your whole family will love.
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