Today is the day; a celebration of love, romance and flirtation across the globe.

If you’re caught a bit short, we’ve got some last minute and wallet friendly ideas below.

• Pick a bouquet; some lush smelling herbs from your garden, or some wild blooms and a recycled ribbon.

• Make a handmade card or note, jot down a happy memory or a story that will make you both smile. 

• If you’re on your own, call your pals to arrange a Galentine’s or Bromance get together, you could hold a games night, meet for a coffee or a bike ride, book in a fishing trip or a hike. 

• A family Valentine's day celebration could be baking a yummy dessert together or watching a movie.

• Arrange a secret Valentine (akin to secret Santa) with a group of friends or colleagues, draw a name out of a hat and set a budget for a small meaningful gift for a friend. 

• Check out what’s on at the local clubs or gyms and get physical. NRG Alexandra and Cromwell has a Valentine’s special where you can bring your loved one or mate to the gym for free, during staffed hours only.  

• It is Friday night after all, so grab a cold drink of choice, share a toast as the sun goes down with your nearest and dearest (sunset in Central is 8.54pm) .

• Another easy win could be a thoughtful message during the day to your other half; send them a txt or voice memo, then they’ll know you haven't completely forgotten.

The Central App asked some Central primary school pupils what they had planned and answers were varied, one boy said he would definitely not be sending any Valentines Day cards.

Another nine year old child was planning a heart shaped chocolate and handwritten card for their beau, to be slipped into a school bag discreetly. 

One senior high school student said he was going to take his girlfriend out for her favourite meal.

Share your romantic Valentines day photos and we’ll publish the best ones next week.

Read more: Introducing Daisy’s dating diaries

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