Going on a hunt… a search for all things love-related because Valentine’s Day is much more affordable when you stir up your inner DIY Diva. I would love to see your recipes, party favors, frugal plans, decorations, crafts… anything you are using for Valentine’s Day. Just link it up! Have an idea to share but no [...]
A Romantic Countdown for Couples ~ Free Printables
This year, our budget for Valentine’s Day is very small. Ok… it’s non-existent. So, I wanted to do something that wouldn’t cost anything but would still be romantic. Flipping through my Pinterest boards, I saw several ideas for romantic calendars and decided to create a countdown of my own. After creating the printables (available for you [...]
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Frugal Valentine’s Day Dinner at Home
There is nothing I would like better for Valentine’s Day than a night alone with my husband in a dark, candlelit restaurant with good food and great music. However, my husband has to march a parade that night. Just a day in the life of a band director’s wife. Ah well… I can still make a [...]
Frugal Valentine: Differences Are Good
I think it is rather obvious that God made men and women differently, although until I was married, I did not realize how different. Use Valentine’s Day to appreciate and celebrate those differences. For your husband Make it spicy. While many women think the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, I am not [...]
Frugal Valentine: Avoiding Frostbite
Don’t think I am crazy but for this edition of Frugal Valentine, I really wanted to suggest bundling up and heading to the beach or lake with a bottle of champagne and some Chinese take-out. Since half the country is frozen solid tonight and we are expecting ice here in the deep south, I figured [...]
Frugal Valentine: Window Shopping
From Simply Romantic Dates on a Dime: There’s no charge on window shopping. Visit the mall and model a stunning evening gown for him or have him model a dashing suit for you. Admire the look, then kindly place it back on the rack. If you have an idea that you would like to share, [...]
Frugal Valentine: Balloon Surprise
Fill the car trunk with helium filled with balloons. Tape a piece of poster board to the inside of the trunk lid that says “I love you” in huge letters. When you are at a park or trail to walk, hand your partner the keys and have them open the trunk to get the _______ [...]
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Frugal Valentine: Appreciation Date
From the book Simply Romantic Dates on a Dime: Have an “appreciation” date. Take time to verbally appreciate each other. Note his or her inner qualities. For extra fun, “appreciate” one another’s physical qualities by dotting these with gold stars. It’s like kindergarten, only much more grown-up!
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