Here are six more cheap ideas for how to celebrate Valentine’s Day, courtesy of the Debt Diva, a blog associated with CareOne debt counseling services. Instead of exchanging gifts, plan one of these activities together.
Treasure Hunt: Create a map and clues leading to special places and favorite spots. Hide a token gift at the end to wrap it all up.
Movie Marathon: Pick one romantic movie each, make popcorn and cuddle on the couch. Not sure what to watch? Here is a list of 50 romantic movies.
Bring back memories: Pull out your wedding photos, pics from a trip you took together, or watch a video of your wedding.
Live Music: Check out a concert in your town that you both enjoy. There are also local cover bands that play music of a favorite artist at an inexpensive venue or even for free.
Romantic Dinner: Have a nice candlelit dinner at home. Cooking at home costs much less than going to fancy restaurant. Dress up in something nice and make something new.
Wine Tasting: Many vineyards offer a tasting for around $10. This is a romantic fun way to spend the day. If you make a purchase at the end, many vineyards will even apply the tasting fee to the product. If weather allows, bring a picnic lunch to eat between tastings.
February 4th, 2009 at 11:48 am
It sounds cheap, but it can be fun.
Go to your favorite card shop together, each look at and choose a card for the other. Exchange the cards, read them, put them back in the rack and go on your way.
February 4th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Love it! And I bet you can have a lot of fun reading all the cards. Some of them are so funny!
February 4th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
On a similar note to the bringing back memories idea; if a couple lives in or near where one partner grew up they can go to various places where they have strong memories from their childhood and take pictures/tell stories. It could be the old neighborhood, playgrounds, schools, first jobs, etc. If both grew up in the same area (but weren’t childhood friends) they can take turns choosing the place.
This can help open up lines of communication and remember some of the “more simple” times in our life.
February 4th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
That’s a cool idea. I can see how a trip to important childhood places would lead to a lot of stories and conversations.
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