This time of year makes a lot of people hearts beat fast, and it's not at the sight of their sweetheart. They're in sticker shock from the cost of Valentine's Day! Romantic cards, flowers, fancy dinners, and gifts can all make a seemingly lovely day an extremely expensive one. So if you'd like to share your feelings with a loved one without emptying your bank account, consider these inexpensive ways to celebrate Valentine's Day: … [Read more...]
Valentine's Day can be so much fun for kids and you don't have to spend a lot of money to get creative with them. Many items may be things you already own or can be purchased inexpensively from the dollar store. Today, I will tell you about 5 heart Valentine ideas I did with my kids and the origin of the supplies. When I look back over all 5 projects, almost everything we used came from leftover supplies we had or things we had around our house. I only spent $2 on Cool Whip and heart stickers … [Read more...]
There are plenty of frugal ways to show someone that you care about them. But have you ever thought about the financial steps you could take that would show your significant other that you're thinking about them? As the old saying goes, sometimes actions speak louder than words. Here are some things you can do in your life that will help you take care of your finances and your loved one. … [Read more...]
When it comes to Valentine's Day, most people have visions of couples eating a candlelight dinner in a fancy restaurant. But for a lot of us, that vision disappears when kids enter the picture. It's hard to think about spending a week's grocery budget (or more!) on a night out when you've got little ones around. That's why we've put together these Valentine meal ideas for families. We've pulled together some great meal and dessert recipes for you to share with all of your loved ones and … [Read more...]
Back when I was in college, I dated a guy who went waaaay over the top on Valentine's Day. An expensive dinner, a bouquet of two dozen(!) long-stem roses, a pile of stuffed animals, and an entire French silk pie. And you know what? We ended up breaking up about two weeks later. You see, it's not at all about how much money you spend on someone. It's about being with the right person. And despite what Hallmark wants you to believe, Valentine's Day does not have to be a giant budget … [Read more...]
The following is a guest post by Angelita Williams. It's only a week away—that one day that we all love to hate, the day in which we are all reminded how inadequate we are romantically, regardless of whether we are single or taken—Valentine's Day. Most Valentine's Day dates are remarkably unmemorable, and the sad part is that you usually end up spending oodles of money in the process. Instead of doing your typical date night—fancy restaurant, post-meal event, etc., why not spend more time … [Read more...]
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, it's very easy to get caught up in the romance of it all.But candy, flowers, dinner, jewelry.... not frugal at all!I personally believe you should show your love all year round - not just on a special day... and not by spending a ton of money on oversized pink teddy bears, impractical underwear, flowers that die, and glittery stuff you can't wear because you're changing diapers all day.Here are five frugal ways you can show someone you care:Write the … [Read more...]