Thursday 13: 13 Cheap Valentine's Day Gifts

Thirteen Cheap Valentine's Day Gifts You don't have to be a millionaire to give the perfect gift on Valentine's Day...It just takes a little creativity, true love, and some planning ;-) This week, I'm going to share 13 ideas for cheap Valentine's Day Gifts (nothing more than 20 bucks) to get the creative wheels turning in time for February 14th. Cheap doesn't have to be unromantic...in fact, some of these would make better Valentine's Day gifts to me than jewelry and roses! 1....Make your valentine a CD of carefully chosen songs that mean something to both of you. Avoid the break-p songs, even if they are favorites, and if you have a little experience with technology, add a recording of a personal love message somewhere in the middle for a nice surprise. 2...Ghirardelli's chocolates Not the most creative, but cheap and yummy! 3...A handmade note may seem like a cheesy gift for Valentine's Day, but not if you stretch it to a year long event! Print 52 hearts (PDF file)on colored construction paper, write a love note or special message on each one, and give your Valentine one heart a week beginning with Valentine's Day. Hide the hearts in your love's coat pocket, car, lunch bag, mail it, tape it to the bathroom mirror, etc. 4...If you're looking for a traditional Valentine's Day gift that is cheap and unique, consider a crystal paper rose. These are beautiful and they don't die! 5...Say I love you in creative ways. Make a trail of meaningful sayings from candy hearts, use magnetic or foam letters to spell out messages throughout the house, or get crazy with spray paint across the front lawn. The thought behind these make them special gifts. 6...Naturally creative people can woo their lover with a personalized poem, an essay on love, or a moonlight serenade of love songs. Draw a picture for your valentine, frame a special photograph, or write down all the reasons you're in love. Gifts from the heart are keepsakes that create memories. 7...Plan an evening in with romantic movies and lots of cuddling. Guys - this is a good time to watch those chick flicks your woman has been dying to see...yes, the one's you cringe at ;-) 8...Create a bouquet of red and pink balloons. Before blowing them up, stick a piece of candy, a love note, or some sort of cheap surprise inside each one. Tye them together with a colorful ribbon attached to a small stuffed animal or giant chocolate kiss. When the balloons deflate in a couple days, your valentine will get the other gifts. 9...Rich chocolate truffles Chocolate is an aphrodisiac, even if it's not creative! 10...Surprise your valentine all day long. This idea will require some adjusting, depending on the schedules of you and your love. Instead of sending a dozen roses and a card, start the day with a rose, a note, a balloon, etc. Later in the day, have a friend drop off a second token of your affection at your Valentine's office, surprise your love with a sandwich lunch, leave a love note on the windshield, leave another trinket at home, and end the day with a final gift of love on the pillow before bed. 11...Get daring this year and play a romantic game that will heat up the night. If you need some help, check out 100 great sex games from Michael Webb. 12...There are a lot of ways to give your Valentine romantic coupons. Hide them around the house,wrap them in boxes, or put them in a card. Coupons are a good way to let your sweetheart choose their perfect gift. Things like an intimate massage, a fun night in, or even attending an event you usually don't enjoy can make wonderful gifts that cost next to nothing...and with coupons, your lover can redeem their gift when they want! If you're short on time or creativeness, try these printable romantic coupons and love notes. 13...The Ultimate Cheap Valentine's Day Gift, at least in my opinion...Plan a romantic scavenger hunt, starting with a handmade note or card leading to another clue attached to a rose or chocolate kiss, finally ending with a candlelit dinner at home (spaghetti or lasagna is an elegant meal that isn't too hard to prepare and doesn't cost a fortune.) Dessert can include a final clue leading to a romantic bubblebath and whatever else the night may hold ;-) Share your own ideas for cheap Valentine's Day gifts in the comments and check back next week for Valentine's Day proposal ideas! Interested in the history of Valentine's Day?

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