The day of romance is fast approaching and you are scrambling for a last-minute Valentine’s Day fix.

OK, relax – you can still make it.

Whether you are on a tight budget or money is no object, simplicity is the key to the heart here.  Even better? Turning out a thoughtful gesture needn’t be complicated. 

So breathe, as these last-minute V-Day ideas are guaranteed to quickly crank up the relationship heat meter. 

From getting things stirring in the kitchen and clipping sexy coupons, to indulging in mutual massages, the manufactured, sugar-laden celebration of V-Day does offer the perfect excuse to get intimately creative.

If the thought of battling restaurant crowds sounds unappetizing, no problem.
Cooking together is one delicious way to squeeze in quality time while dishing out some serious aphrodisiacs. 

The Electrolux Passion For Food Survey out of Australia found that 44 per cent of respondents share “intimate moments” with their partners in the kitchen, and 90 per cent said a partner’s ability to whip up a meal was important.

The best choices for achieving amorous results include a traditional roast, followed by seafood and steak. 

For those pinched for grocery-shopping time or if cooking is not your strength, consider ordering in your partner’s favourite meal.

Set the mood with candles and music (and be sure to bust out the cloth napkins!) 

For time-saving V-Day solutions, go online and book a fun surprise. Sure, planning a fabulous weekend getaway is nice, but they can be costly.

Instead, opt for more budget-friendly solutions by booking a couples’ massage, ordering tickets to an upcoming concert, or securing spots in the Thai cooking class you have both been talking about.

Package the gift details in a card and, voila, you are set.