The word Frugal and Valentine’s Day don’t really seem to go together. But I’m challenging myself to come up with some frugal ways to show the one’s you care about that you love them this Valentine’s Day. First though, I encourage you to check out this related podcast.
Money and Relationships Podcast
The latest FNBO Direct Pay Yourself First Challenge “Savings Circle” Podcast is all about Valentine’s Day spending, as well as, Money and Relationships. It’s about 10 mins or so and includes some good insight from the contestants and Liz Weston. Listen to the Savings Circle Podcast (if only to hear what your favorite blogger sounds like). Now that you have that rollin’ check out the rest of this post…
Frugal Valentines Day Gift and Date Ideas
Make a Mix Tape – Start out your perfect mix tape with this freebie…a classic.
Plan a Movie Night at Home – Get free movies with Redbox.
Write a Special Note – Nothings says I love you, like the words “I Love You” handwritten on a note. Well, maybe saying “I Love You” says it better…but you get my point.
Cook Up a Nice Meal – If you never do any cooking, make a special effort sometime this weekend to cook up something nice. Or, if you both like to cook, why not make a date to cook up something new and extra special. For dessert, make your own chocolate covered strawberries.
Plan a Picnic – You supply the food and drink and a nice blanket. Find your favorite place and just hang out. I know you Yanks are laughing at me right now. But it’s warm enough here.
Go for a Walk – Pick out a park you’ve never visited, or go to your old favorite. Couple it with the picnic idea and you’re set.
Give Cards At the Store – Some people like to go to the card store together and pick out cards, then read them to each other. Pick a funny card and a sweet card. Then, when you’re done, just put the cards back. A fun outing and doesn’t cost a thing.
Go Out to Eat – You can still do this and be frugal if you learn the tricks to save money when dining out.
Alright, time for you to share your ideas. Leave them in the comments below. I wish you and yours a very Happy Valentine’s Day.
Update: Just talked with my Grandparents who are celebrating their 60th anniversary today. They said they had a nice lunch and someone had announced their anniversary on the morning radio program. Happy 60th Grandma and Grandpa! What a wonderful testament to lasting love you are.
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I plan on making a nice meal and some brownies from scratch. We’ve been married for 17 years and Valentine’s Day isn’t a big deal to us anymore, especially since we live in a tourist town that will likely have packed restaurants.
I love the mix tape idea! I haven’t gotten or given one of those in years! Very sweet!
So i love this idea, as my boy is doing the OUT Valentines Day date on saturday as he has a gig on sunday night and i am doing the HOME Valentines day date on friday so that we can make a weekend and properly celebrate our love! So ive decided to do a Treasure hunt with clues around his house and i am going to make him a card as its silly and me and profits no card company! Then im going to make him a 3course meal: Figs and honey for a starter then Steak and chips with an elegant salad and then chocolate fondue as he loves chocolate. I want to get/make him lots of little presents like i did for Christmas but i dont want this to be expensive, as for musicians right now it is not the right time to be splashing cash around, but we have to celebrate love. Also ive written him a song that i will play to him, but i always write him songs so this might not be quite as sexy as it sounds…hmm, more suggestions people! I need more help for one!