Frugal Ideas for Valentine’s Day
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Let’s admit it, this year is the year to be frugal. (Well, it is for me at least!) And if being frugal is one of the resolutions on your list, then I’ve got some great (and frugal) ideas for you! Even if you’re not working around a budget, there’s nothing wrong with a doing a few sweet things for that special someone(s).
Chocolate Strawberries
Extremely easy to make. Extremely delicious and fun to eat. All you need is some baking chocolate or chocolate chips, shortening, and strawberries. Melt the chocolate and a bit of shortening in a double boiler or in the microwave. Dip your strawberries into the melted chocolate and set to dry. Then…. you’re done. Finished too quickly? Melt some white chocolate and drizzle on top. Easy, quick, delicious and cheap. Being sweet has never been so easy!
Sexy Lingerie
Okay, maybe this isn’t the most frugal thing but hey, getting some new lingerie does have its benefits: you look sexy, your partner thinks you look sexy, and uh, you’ve got new lingerie!! Being a total sex kitten in itself also has a lot of benefits…. I’ll leave those benefits unspoken.
Why I ♥ U
Sure sure, you say it all the time but when’s the last time you really let him know just how much you appreciate him? Or maybe just how much you don’t appreciate him? Write down all the reasons why he’s special – serious, cute and silly – and package it in a pretty jar, box or booklet. Men need their egos stroked once in a while you know?
Scavenger Hunt
Send him on a scavenger hunt in your home or around the city. Leave sweet and meaningful clues that lead from one to the next… ultimately finishing with a surprise! ;) wink.
Coupon Book
Create a coupon book with favors for all of his favorite things – homemade dinner, body massage, Friday night hockey with beer. And maybe some naughty things too…
Bubble Bath
Light some candles, fill up the tub and get wet! After a exciting V-Day celebration, take a warm bubble bath together. Romantic and relaxing.
Photo Book
Tired of the typical photo album? Try making a published photo album like the one from LuLu.com. Choose between hardcopy or paper back, as well as various themes and album sizes. Definitely something you’ll love as well.
The First Date
Go back to the day it all began and reenact your first date… { if you can remember it!} Revisit the places you went together — the restaurant you ate at, the movie you watched or the mall you dragged him to.
Photo Shoot
Book yourself in for a professional and fun photo shoot. Take a wide range of photos and pick a few to give to your man. If you’re feeling wild, try taking some seductive photos. Don’t be shy!
Indoor Picnic
Spread a blanket on your bed or on the floor and have an indoor picnic with yummy finger food and snacks. Make it fancy with seafood and steak or keep it light with cheese and crackers, but don’t forget the wine!
Sweets Bar
Set up your own dessert bar fully equipped with ice cream, cookies (ice cream cookies anyone?), fresh fruits, melted chocolate , strawberries, whipped cream and champagne. Caution, fun activities may follow…
Naked Day
Has anyone ever tried this? Go about the evening (or day) in the nude. Cook dinner at home, watch movies, dirty dance, go pee… heck even mop the floor or dust your house in the nude. Whatever it is. Just be naked. There are a few things to keep in mind though – close the blinds (unless you want your neighbours to see), don’t partake in vigorous exercise (unless you want free ‘limbs’ flying everywhere) and avoid cooking anything that will hurt… like bacon! Oh yeah, this is not recommended if you live at home with your family.
Enjoy!
XO,
Loool all I know is pretty much everything on this list will end in something naughty! Errr… for me at least teehee (; Hope you have a happy valentine’s day Bunnieeee! ♥
i LOVE this post! its fantastic
and i love `special someone(s)` hahahah
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Lol, I love this post! Thanks for the ideas ;)
xx
those are all really awesome ideas!! soo cute and romantic! :D
Very cute & creative ideas Bunnie!
Last year, my BF sen me on a terrible scavenger hunt. (The thought was cute, but I would have appreciated a heads up)
I thought we would meet up for lunch & spend the day together, but instead, dressed in high heels & a short dress, I was running around Vancouver completing the hunt. By the end of the day, I caught a cold & had brutal blisters all over my feet.
I was a grumpy girl!
We had to cancel our nice dinner reservations. Instead, spent the night in jammies, eating chicken noodle soup, and slept @ 9pm!
As a result, Im planning this Vday! :)
XO,
Jess Mai
I love the first date idea!! The first date for my boyfriend was dinner at Fridays and a movie. haha. So we’ll be sticking to the frugal/inexpensive theme as well!!
naked idea – i’d love it but when my roomie isn’t home, we already tend to walk around the hosue naked. hahaha. TMI?!?!
Photo books are the best!! Boyfriends appreciate them greatly because it’s touching and mushy but they know you love ‘em!
awwwww you little love bunnie! i love all these ideas. except i dont think choco strwbs would be so romantic. last time i made them for a boy, i burnt the chocolate. fail.
and mopping the floor naked? is this to be done with a body part or with a mop itself? hahaha!
LOL hint hints?!
You are too adorable. I love all your ‘winking’ and unspoken suggestions.
i love the ideas.. especially naked day hahah cuz i always wanted to do that for v-day but i live in NYC and it’s below freezing right now :(
thanks for all the great ideas though!.. along with all the unmentioned “benefits” that might follow LOLS!
Hey Bunnie! :D What a great list! Sometimes it is the little things that matter the most.
P.S Have never been to Van! Need to go!!!
Hello , Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
wow great post, happy valentine!
hahaha, i love it! such good ideas :) i did a picnic, being frugal isn’t all that bad :) xoxo