ALT-1 Ways to Celebrate Valentines Day on a Budget
Budget and Valentine's day should never be in the same sentence. How ever if money is scarce, then love and affection should be in abundance. Valentine's Day should be a celebration of sentimental gestures towards the one you love. A special card won't kill the budget. Planning to buy a special card weeks in advance will allow you to have the pick of the litter. Keep in mind, that no one wants to feel like they were a second thought or a last minute gift recipient.That too, will kill the romance of Valentine's Day. Planning and preparation for your valentine is a priceless gift. It will only cost you time and consideration. This time and consideration will show your Valentine that you care.
You can tell him/her if I were rich, these are the things I would do for you. Writing these sentiments in a card may make them feel very special. Now, if you gain a windfall of money, remember you put it in writing in a Valentine card. Fresh cut flowers are expensive. Why not plant your valentine a rose garden or their favorite flower in a garden? A package of flower seeds is a bargain for years to come. The work to maintain this garden will be greatly appreciated by your Valentine every year.
A box of chocolate is an expensive treat. A chocolate cream pie or chocolate mousse would be a sumptuous treat for the two of you to enjoy. Preparing a sweet decadent treat will only cost the price of the ingredients and your time to prepare the treat.
If your valentine is a sports fan. Spend a weekend taping all of the sports that they enjoy and prepare snacks while they sit and watch the game,uninterrupted by sighs and eye rolling. Allow them a day of total relaxation. This will only cost you the time it takes to clean up and wash the dishes. Perhaps your valentine will allow you a day to engage in something that you love doing.
Who ever said Valentines have to exchange gifts. Why not create an experience for your valentine? Massages, manicures, pedicures,facials for ten minute intervals throughout a day can be a wonderful experience that your valentine will enjoy immensely.
Set a schedule one day for these entitlements. Monday morning, a ten minute facial before starting their day. On Tuesday, a ten minute massage upon arrival at home. These ten minute sessions can be sporadic throughout an entire day. Your valentine won't soon forget the experience. Once again it only cost time and consideration. One size fits all and this experience will be remembered and treasured for years to come.
