Is it possible to have a romantic and memorable Valentine’s Day on a budget?

Recent price increases, spiralling fuel costs and impending interest rate increases have many consumers watching their pennies.

PriceGrabber.co.uk, announced its list of smart shopping techniques that can help shoppers woo their significant others without emptying their pocketbooks this Valentine’s Day.

Don’t overpay to say it with flowers: Avoid overpriced roses and choose a different type of flower for a Valentine’s Day bouquet this year. Tulips or lilies can be just as beautiful but less costly.

Cut the cost of chocolates: Take the time to make chocolate-covered strawberries at home, instead of buying gourmet chocolate champagne truffles.

Comparison-shop: Shop for Valentine’s Day gifts like perfume, aftershave and chocolates on comparison-shopping site likes PriceGrabber.co.uk.

These sites can help save consumers an average of 20 per cent to 30 per cent.

Get creative with cards: Make your own Valentine’s Day card, or use a free e-card website to tell that special someone how much you care.

Bring gourmet home: Cook Valentine’s Day dinner at home. A few candles and a good bottle of wine can make the evening especially romantic without crowds and inflated restaurant prices.

Create a photo book: Make a personalised photo book of favourite photos for that special someone.

PriceGrabber.co.uk, a part of Experian, is a leading online shopping site where savvy shoppers can instantly find and compare millions of unique products and services across 20 categories with thousands of merchants.