• Put the kids to bed early and have a candlelit dinner in the privacy of your own home. Make it extra special by getting dressed up and using your fine china – even if its take out.
• If you really want to go out but don’t want to splurge on an expensive meal, just have coffee and dessert at your restaurant of choice.
• Although you may not be able to take a weekend getaway, you can still spend some time together at a local park, museum, or coffee shop. Visit some antique shops and stroll down memory lane of another era.
• Speaking of coffee shops, some offer live music and entertainment. Also check with local colleges and universities to see if they have any theatrical or music performances at a fraction of the cost – and sometimes free.
• Make up some gift certificates or coupons that the recipient can redeem for a complimentary back rub or special dessert.
• Write a love letter to your spouse or significant other. Give the kids a funny poem on the back of a printable Valentine’s Day coloring page.
• Create a scrapbook for your mom or favorite aunt with pictures and cherished mementos.
• Give a potted plant with a festive bow tied around the base as an alternative to expensive, cut flowers.
• Tuck a Valentine’s Day card, pencil, or treat in your child’s lunch box or backpack to remind them how much you love them.
• Make cupcakes or heart-shaped cookies with the kids on Valentine’s Day.
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