Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and as we look back longingly to pay day, when we thought we were flush, JOE has some ideas to win her heart that are also easy on the wallet
January was a rough month, between the freezing weather, the long stretch after Christmas, and the post coming through the door bringing us all the bills we had to pay from our December excess.
But then, of course, there was the beautiful day where we finally got paid again. The pints were flowing, the kebabs were eaten, and then the horror of reality set in; it’s Valentine’s Day soon, and we’ve spent the money we needed to buy an expensive present for her… She won’t be happy. Again.
So how can we prove that we’re romantic and that we care for her while not emptying the bank account at the same time? Well, JOE has you sorted.
A great trick to earn bonus points is to show her you care not through spending a load of money but with a few caring gestures that show that you’re still paying attention to her.
You don’t need to be a Michelin star chef to knock together a tasty meal with Centra’s Table for Two, and all for the pocket-friendly price of just €6 at your local Centra – it couldn’t be handier!
You can choose from mains like Chicken with Mozzarella, Smoked Bacon and Basil (if you want to show you’re a debonair and international man like James Bond), or tender Steak Diane with a side of creamy mash to give her the five star treatment. The lads at Centra even throw in a free dessert like Raspberry and White Chocolate shots or Chocolate Marquise so you’ve covered the chocolate angle too, which is always a popular move.
If she’s your long term other half, she’ll appreciate the fact that you planned something this year, not like last year when you gave her the half eaten box of chocolates left over from Christmas and then had to stand outside in the cold because all the restaurants in town were booked up.
If you’re panicking about her being your new squeeze and don’t know what to get, there’s nothing that better suggests that you’re thoughtful, romantic and you could lend a hand with the chores than making a slap up meal and showing her your sensitive side. But not too sensitive lads; you choose the movie, and make it about fighting and explosions, you know, manly stuff.
You can also pick up a great bottle of wine from Centra’s selection for even more bonus points and don’t forget to grab a few candles for atmosphere too, it’s all about presentation! Slap on a romantic playlist and you’re quids in without having all the quids gone out of your wallet.
Centra’s Table for Two offer runs from Monday the 11th of February to Saturday the 23rd and includes a main for two with a side, and FREE dessert for the incredible price of just €6. That’s Valentine’s Day sorted.
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