Lockdown is here to stay a lil longer so how can we celebrate since we will all be staying at home? Read on as I bring you a lil run down of some small independants and what they have to offer in this Lockdown Valentines Ideas roundup. Fine dining, gift ideas, even a date night activity. Who said romance was dead?
Lockdown dine in Valentines meal ideas
Kara’s Vegan Supper Club / Green Label Kitchen have just put together an awesome plant based Valentine menu. This is where I went for my birthday last year, so good! Their plant based ready meal service is available all year round in the Bournemouth area, due to restrictions they bring your meal to you. Visit Kara’s page to find out more.
Dine Divine are delivering ‘oven ready 3 course meals’ across Bournemouth and Poole on Friday 12th & Saturday 13th Feb. They’re delivered chilled so can be eaten on the day or up to 2 days after delivery. To order just message our Facebook page or email info@dine-divine.co.uk. Orders need to be in by 9th February. They will also be delivering Sunday roasts on Valentine’s Day for a more chilled celebration between 12-3pm.
Fancy something sweet?
Sweetbox Deliveries have 2 different types of valentines boxes costing just £6-6.50. One box has heart shaped sweets, and the other has various valentines pick and mix. They deliver locally in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and Ringwood and also ship nationwide.
Lockdown Valentines Gift Ideas
Kelly from Tranquility Massage has put together this lovely Valentine’s gift set. Open your heart to a renewed feeling of love and passion. Perfect as a gift to yourself or to the person you love. The set is £18 and includes a Lava bead and rose quartz bracelet, ‘Passion’ pulse-point rollerball and either self love cards or Valentine’s Cards.
Oh So Suzi creates items by recycling maps, cans, paper and fabrics. Suzi creates unique lampshades, personalised cufflinks, and other goodies to order. She designed this Valentines offering, and by using original maps she is able to encapsulate your special memories in a frame. I love these, they are £18.
Skincare Valentine gifts
Cruelty free vegan skincare by Tropic. This Discovery kit contains your cleanse, tone and moisturise steps in compact form. Using natural ingredients like green tea and aloe vera, they’ve also included their Rainforest Dew that’s bursting with hyaluronic acid and plant peptides so skin stays hydrated and plump. A great lockdown self care pick me up. Price £28
Artisan French Soaps have a gorgeous Valentines gift collection priced at £15. Lynda says ‘Artisan French Soap has a strong environmental ethos. We only sell natural Savon de Marseille which is full of organic extracts from Provence. It gently cleanses the skin without drying it out. The generous lather leaves the skin soft, supple and delicately fragranced.’
Something to do
Verwood Pottery has put together four paint at home kit options for your perfect Valentines lockdown night in. Choose from a hearts and love theme, or simple mugs and plates. These paint at home kits are £24 and are all ready for you to design your perfect piece. Whether you’re celebrating with your nearest and dearest or having a Zoom call ‘Galentines date’! Perfect addition to my Lockdown Valentines Ideas Guide.
Something to wear
His and hers underwear sewn by me at Loved Garms. The pre-order is open now for matching underwear in a buttery soft fabric. A geometric print has been chosen for a luxe look. Starting at £15, be sure to order by 4th Feb.
My Festival Family have some funky ethical clothing and accessories. Snuggly vegan friendly acrylic shawls, bright coloured leggings and pretty jewellery are my top three picks.
Don’t forget the selfcare giveaway!
You can win a wellbeing prize bundle worth £180, this closes on 3rd February.
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