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A Cheap Valentine - Why It's Okay not to Blow Vast Amounts of Cash on Valentine's Day

Who ever said that Valentines Day had to be expensive?

For most people, Valentines Day is about showing someone you care about them, not that you can spend vast amounts of money on them! There are plenty of romantic things you can do that cost very little.

Sure, going out to a restaurant is nice, but staying in and cooking her favourite food can be just as good. Make sure you know what her favourite dish is, and make sure to cook it well – the fact you took the time and effort to cook it for her is just as romantic as an expensive Valentine meal!

Decorate the table with a nice tablecloth and candles, and celebrate a romantic Valentines Day for a fraction of the cost!

Perhaps you want to take your partner away for a Valentine weekend, but can’t afford the expensive prices? A day trip can be just as romantic a Valentines present.

Take a drive somewhere that holds special memories for the both of you, and spend the day there. Perhaps take a picnic, with a bottle of nice wine and some sweet treats for you both to enjoy?

A valentine getaway is often a perfect present, letting you spend some time together, but think about what really means something to you both – is there something you can do together that doesn’t cost much, but will still be special?

Valentine’s Day has a reputation for being an expensive corporate holiday, and indeed for many it is. However, it’s possible to show someone you truly care and think about them, without spending everything you have.

What would your partner rather – spending a romantic day with you, or receiving an expensive present that you have to spend the whole day working to pay for?!

Jennifer Wiss

Short of ideas for Valentine's Day? I recommend http://www.14february.info for Valentine's Day articles, ideas and inspiration.

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