The Frugal Life

On Valentine’s Day 2008, millions of people around the world bought expensive gifts and treated their partners to expensive dinners and days out. Of course, I’m generalising now because some may have been frugal and some may not have celebrated Valentine’s Day at all but regardless of how much you spent last year, you will probably be thinking about how you can cut back this year.

If you are looking to save money on Valentine’s Day then why not be frugal with the following tip. You’ll save a fortune!

• Cook your partner a meal at home. Buy a few candles and make your favourite meal from scratch. You’ll save a fortune by paying supermarket prices for your restaurant meal!
• Invest in a few bath salts and have a romantic bubble bath together. This is incredibly cheap but one of the most relaxing and romantic things you can do together on February 14.
• Make presents for each other that demonstrate your love without spending a penny. As corny as it may sound, photo albums, mix CDs and other similar items are incredibly thoughtful without being expensive.
• Choose ecards over real cards or make your own. Valentine’s Day cards are very expensive if you buy them from stores so choose the cheap but no less expressive options instead.
• Borrow a DVD from a friend or rent one rather than going to the cinema. Dim the lights, invest in popcorn and away you go!
• If you want to go away but don’t want to pay Valentine’s Day prices then just delay your Valentine’s Day by 2 weeks. You’ll be able to book into a hotel or go on a break for half the price by delaying it for a few days.