Can't Buy Me Love: Valentine's Day on a Budget
By Jessica Slate
Feb 6, 2006
Use a little magic for romance this Valentine’s Day. With these budget savings tips, you’ll be on your way to your most memorable, and magical, Valentine’s Day ever.
Stay in for a romantic evening with your Valentine. Pop some popcorn, curl up on the couch, and watch one of these romantic comedies from your local library:
- Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Can’t Buy Me Love
- Hitch
- The Princess Bride
- 50 First Dates
- An Affair to Remember
Indulge your sweetheart in something truly decadent: chocolate. Homemade chocolate is an extra special treat with recipes from:
Use your imagination for an inspirational Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart. Try these last minute ideas:
- Taking your sweetheart dancing, in your living room.
- Going on a walk, and hold hands.
- Snuggling up and read to each other.
- Placing notes with “I Love You” in different languages in hidden places.
- Make and serve dinner to your loved one by candlelight.
Say “I Love You” with flowers. Make a statement with flowers this year by:
- Hand picking wildflowers with your Valentine.
- Arranging your own bouquet of lilies and tulips to bring to your sweetheart.
- Choosing an annual flower bulb, such as an amaryllis, that is ready to bloom and can be planted in the spring.
Pen words from your heart. Surprise your Valentine with any of these personal sentiments:
- Homemade Valentine’s Day Card.
- Handwritten love letter.
- Coupon book of acts of kindness.
- A note or short story written using newspaper clippings and candy conversation hearts.
- A scrapbook of the lyrics of all the songs that remind you of your loved one.
Jessica Slate
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