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Do’s and Don’ts for Valentine’s Days Spending

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valentinesdayValentine’s Day: a day of love, romance…and over-spending on lavish gifts of affection. Valentine’s Day is the chance to go over-the-top for the love of your life in an extra special, out-of-the-ordinary way. And that means there’s a lot of pressure to spend a lot of money on V-Day. But showing someone that you care for them doesn’t mean you have to spend an extraordinary amount of money to make your girl or guy feel loved and appreciated.

Here’s a list of the budget-busting gifts to avoid buying and some creative and inexpensive Valentine ideas to help you save money while still showing your loved one that you care:

Don’t Buy:

A dozen roses. Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a big ‘ol bouquet of roses, right? A dozen roses may seem like the most romantic gesture in the world on V-Day, but it’s not usually worth the money. And spending $50-$100 on something that will wilt and die in a few days just doesn’t say “romance.” Florists and online flower delivery services are banking on you spending a lot of money on a lot of flowers on Valentine’s Day, so don’t let the pressure of buying a giant bouquet get to you.

Chocolate. Just like the flower companies of the world, chocolate makers and boutiques are counting on a rush of clientele on Valentine’s Day to boost their sales. That means you’ll probably be paying top price for chocolates for your sweetheart. If you really want to buy that special someone chocolate and you can wait to celebrate V-Day a few days after the 14th, you may be able to score some good savings on discounted post-Valentine’s Day chocolate.

Dinner out. Many restaurants on Valentine’s Day step up their game by offering a pre fixe, multi-course dinner menu. Surely you’ll be in store for an excellent, exquisite meal, but it also means that your wallet will pay the price. By increasing their prices that day or by asking you to order from their pre fixe Valentine’s menu, restaurants will likely have you paying more than you planned on.

Do Buy:

A single rose. Not only will buying your beau a single rose save you considerable cash over a big bouquet, but this smaller gesture may actually win you more brownie points as well. A single rose is simple enough to convey more thoughtfulness than a dozen flowers.

Ingredients for dinner and drinks at home. You can skip the restaurant scene entirely on Valentine’s Day and still enjoy a beautiful, delicious meal with your honey. Head to the grocery store instead and pick up your favorite bottle of wine (or other beverage of choice) and any ingredients you need to make a romantic dinner for two in the comfort of your own kitchen. You’ll be surprised by how much money you’ll save by cooking at home, and you may just impress your Valentine’s Day date with your cooking skills.

A card, letter or note. Everyone just wants to be shown that they’re cared for on Valentine’s Day. The best (and most frugal) way to do that? Tell your loved one how you feel with words. A simple note to show your love can go a long way to making someone feel special.

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