Although I try to show my love to my family all year round, it's still fun to celebrate Valentine's Day...and it doesn't have to cost a lot. Here are a few ideas I found for a frugal celebration:
- Make homemade chocolates - never done it before?...I created a tutorial on how to make homemade chocolates (and filling) complete with pictures. Plus, if you get the kids involved it can be a fun craft time.
- Create an easy Valentine Coupon book using this digital freebie
- Make your own Valentine's card (or try to find a card freebie) - My favorite part of the cards that I receive from my husband are the heartfelt notes that he writes. So, you could just make your own card with a message inside. Plus, you can involve your kids in making cards for each other.
- Mix-n-Match Valentine's Cards - do you have lots of different leftover Valentine's cards from previous years? Assuming they are still cards your child still likes (like not Thomas for a 10 year old 🙂 ), use up the various cards for their classmates. Do their friends care (or even know) if they all get the same cards. I also will purchase cards for the next year in the after-Valentine's sale.
- Create a Valentine's Theme Day - create dinner with all red foods (like spaghetti, etc) or cut up sandwiches in the shape of a heart.
What do you do for Valentine's Day? Do you have any inexpensive ideas or traditions? For more frugal ideas, please visit Life as Mom.
Susie's Homemade says
I have 25 Valentines for under $10 today:
http://susieshomemade.blogspot.com/2010/02/friday-foto-fun-with-valentines-cookies.html
Shelly says
Great free or cheap ideas!
LAC says
We are making home made cards and gifts this year. We are also having a spaghetti dinner and desserts. We are making our own decorations as well. So much more fun and less expensive. We are also making our own choc-dipped strawberries!