Valentine's Day Gifts Ideas without Breaking Your Budget

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, if you
haven’t done it already, it’s time to come up with a gift idea for your special
someone which can be challenging if you’re on a budget. The important thing to
remember is that some of the best gifts are all about thoughtfulness and
spending quality time together. The memories you create will last far longer
than a box of chocolates or a dozen pricey roses. The following Valentine’s Day
gift ideas are sure to make a great impression without breaking your budget.
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Use Your Creative Talents

Instead of getting bogged down in the Valentine’s Day
buying frenzy, show your love by acknowledging your special someone, whether
it’s your significant other or your kids, by giving them your undivided
attention. Plan a special evening at home and make a scrumptious meal (and not
just meatloaf unless it happens to be their favorite). Browse for recipes
online to find something interesting to make, keeping in mind the kinds of
things your partner enjoys eating. If you plan on watching a DVD later in the
evening, prepare a fun and tasty popcorn recipe to enjoy while you watch it
together. Once you look at Valentine’s Day from the perspective, it’s easier to
recognize that a budget Valentine can be even better than an extravagant one
would be.

Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Card

Making your own heartfelt Valentine’s Day card will
be much more appreciated than an impersonal one you buy at the store. The
recipient will not only be touched by what the card says, they’ll appreciate
all the time and effort you put into making it. When it comes to mementos, it’s
likely that the card you handcrafted will be kept as a keepsake.

Love Coupons

Consider all the different
things your significant other loves or acts of kindness he or she would
appreciate and turn these considerations into “Love” coupons. These
could be anything from promising to give them a back-rub to cooking their
favorite meal or sexier promises that will make their heart  go pitter pat. First, make a big heart from
something like construction paper, add embellishments (your local Dollar store
should have everything you need) and attach your coupons.

Draw on Your Strengths

Come up with some gifts based on your strengths. For
instance, if you’re a great cook, whip of up a wonderful meal, if you enjoy the
outdoors, look up a great hike and act as a guide as you venture out with your
special someone, perhaps even tucking away some goodies for a surprise picnic.

Get Your Culture On

Does your significant other enjoy cultural
activities? Then take them out to a foreign film, a museum or art gallery, or
even to a trendy rare book store, stopping to have a special treat afterward
like Biscotti and a special Valentine’s Day Latte. Most cities have these kinds
of venues and the good news is that many are free and at the very least
affordable. Most movie theaters have times when the tickets are discounted and
a lot of museums are free or at least affordable.

Since money doesn’t really buy love, why spend a
small fortune on Valentine’s Day gifts when gifts from the heart are so much
better?