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Frugal Valentines Day Budget Gift Ideas

-If you’ve got kids…have them draw a picture of a heart, a bouquet or even a “best mom” ”best dad” and frame it.

You don’t want to be cheap, but if your budget is non existent for Valentines Day, creativity is the name of the game to make someone feel extra special.
Here are some ideas to get ya going in the right direction for that very special someone…

-Memorize a Shakespeare sonnet (118 is a good standard) and deliver it at an appropriate moment. Don’t forget to rehearse it!

- Hide Valentines Day cards or love notes in places “he” or “she” will find them. Inside his favorite suit pocket, his briefcase, the top drawer of his desk or hidden in their laptop.

- Frame a favorite romantic picture of the two of you. It can be a wedding picture, anniversary picture or any picture of you both together.

-Surprise that special someone when they come home from work. If you’ve got kids send them to their grandparents house for the night. Load up on dozens of candles from tapers to votives, light and set them around the house.  When they arrive home from work, greet them with a glass of wine.  Don’t forget to prepare a romantic dinner. Pick up a nice bottle wine on the cheap at Trader Joes. While you’re there check for tasty morsels to add to your menu. They always have a good selection of chocolate. Dress for the occasion.

-Find a couple of well reviewed fun movies on Netflix and rent them for Valentines Day.

- Learn “I love you” in as many languages as you can. Write them down in personal notes and deliver them with gifts of scented soap, lotions and bath oils… You can also text them throughout the day to someone out of town.

- If the weather’s okay, pack a picnic with tasty delectable treats and wine from Trader Joes and head out for a picnic.

- Create a sexy massage or “cuddle” coupon book for an intimate get together.

- Buy the BIGGEST candy bar you can and use your computer word program to create a new personalized wrapper. Don’t forget the bow.

-Can’t afford flowers, try flower seeds packets artfully arranged in a flower basket. Include a coupon to help with the gardening.

Just because you’re on a near zero budget doesn’t mean you can do something thoughtful for someone who’s special to you. Most importantly, spend time with your Valentine.