This post is all about creating the best Valentine’s Day ever on a budget.
Well, February is here, my friends, and you know what that means. Yep, it is the month of love, sweethearts, and roses. Do you dread Valentine’s Day because you never know exactly how to celebrate or what to do? If this describes you, then this is the perfect post for you.
This post is all about creating the best Valentine’s Day ever on a budget.
The History of Valentine’s Day
Contrary to the popular belief that Valentine’s Day is all about roses, pink candy hearts, and love, Valentine’s Day started on a rather dark note.
Valentine’s Day was created after St. Valentine, who, sometime shortly before the approximate year of 270 A.D., defied a ban that forbade young men from marrying. St. Valentine was executed on February 14th after performing secret weddings for these men in defiance of the ban. Sometime later, on the anniversary of his death, the Catholic church, which understood the importance of marriage, honored his sacrifice with a celebration.
Fun Facts About Valentine’s Day
- It is the second busiest card-sending period (the first is Christmas).
- The group that receives the highest number of Valentine’s Day cards today are teachers.
- Valentine’s Day became a love holiday as early as the 1300s.
- The first Valentine’s Day card was sent to a young bride from her husband, a French duke, while he was a prisoner in London.
- Roses are the most popular flower, and approximately 250 million are grown each year in preparation for gift-giving on February 14th.
- Red candy hearts will keep up to 5 years.
Valentine’s Day has become a holiday full of lovey-dovey romance, sappy cards, and gifts made from chocolate and roses. But what if you just want to settle in for a quiet evening with your mate and avoid all the clichés? Or perhaps you want to steer clear of crowds and create a unique, one-of-a-kind holiday tailor-made for you and your significant other.
Well, I’ve got nine great ideas to make this Valentine’s Day the best ever, whether you want to celebrate in a unique and fun way or are on a budget.
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Create the best Valentine’s Day ever on a Budget with Valentine’s Gifts that are Free
- Compose a song for your special person.
- Write a letter or poem.
- Give them a back massage.
- Offer to do a household chore.
- Make their favorite cookie recipe.
- Create a special playlist.
- In MS Word, create a flyer with 52 reasons why you love them using WordArt.
- Let your significant other control the remote for the entire day or evening.
- Make a book with coupons for specific favors, such as back rubs, foot massages, free time, etc.
- Write a story about your mate.
- Wash their car.
- If you are a teacher of something they have always wanted to learn, offer to teach them a lesson or a series of lessons.
- If you paint or draw, create a piece of art.
- Cook their favorite meal.
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Do you know a chef?
You may know someone who is an outstanding cook. There may be someone you are close to, in your neighborhood, friend circle, or family who is known for a specific dish. If so, perhaps you could hire that person to create a one-of-a-kind menu with all your favorite culinary delights. This person could prepare the food at their house and deliver it to you at an agreed-upon time or prepare it in your house.
Let your imagination run wild with the menu, and think about who you know that could pull this off.
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Ditch the Crowds and Create the Best Valentine’s Day Ever on a Budget
Ditch the crowds at dinnertime and make a date to go out for breakfast or lunch. Or see the latest movie at your local theater in the morning or early afternoon. The prices will be less expensive at the restaurants, and you will also enjoy matinee pricing at most theaters before 4:00 p.m.
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Get Active
Go for a walk, hike, play a game of tennis or frisbee, or come up with another favorite outdoor activity.
For more ideas on outdoor activities, check out this website.
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Become a Hometown Tourist
Spend the afternoon strolling around your city and discovering unique places or exciting architecture. We often take advantage of the spaces that are nearest to us. Explore some of these places that you have always been curious about.
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Learn About History
Spend the Day touring various museums in the area where you live. Even small towns and communities have interesting museums. If you have never visited the museums in your area, make Valentine’s Day memorable this year by visiting these special and unique places and learning a little more about where you live.
You could also immerse yourself in family history and discover things you never knew about your ancestors. For ways to get started, visit The Genealogy Guide.
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Go on a Scavenger Hunt
Create an enjoyable and engaging couple of hours by participating in a scavenger hunt in one of these places:
An indoor shopping mall
Your neighborhood
The local bookstore
Nature
The Office
The local zoo
Art
Or check out the Scavify website for more exciting and unique scavenger hunt ideas.
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Host A Game Night
You may be single or like to celebrate with a big group. Host a game night for close friends and family. Gather your favorite board or card games and some snacks. Then invite a few friends over for laughter and some friendly competition.
For a fun and lively game night idea, visit this earlier post for step-by-step instructions.
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Binge-Watch Your Favorite Movies
Spend a quiet evening snuggled at home, binge-watching your favorite romantic comedies. Or stream a few just-released films. There may also be a T.V. series that you have always wanted to watch. A cozy night away from the crowds might lead to the perfect relaxing evening.
And there you have it: 9 budget-friendly ideas to make this Valentine’s Day the best ever. You can create a wonderful experience without spending a lot of money. Mix and match these ideas to create a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day celebration this year.
xooxoo,
Julie
