Hello, February! With a certain holiday to celebrate soon: I came up with 20 inexpensive ideas that are festive, fun and nearly-free for Valentine’s Day…
• Bake or give a dessert (cupcakes or chocolate are always welcome!)
• Watch a romantic movie together.
• Make and share a playlist of favorite love songs.
• Get crafty and make your own valentine.
• Frame a sentimental photo (or post it to Facebook/Instagram!).
• Make a toast over a glass of wine or champagne.
• Treat a friend or co-worker to coffee.
• Write a list of “10 Things I Love About You” for someone special.
• Craft a festive Valentine’s Day cocktail.
• Write someone a love letter.
• Give a friendly compliment to a stranger.
• Enjoy a night together at home, sans-TV, cell phone or Internet.
• Fill a room with balloons (tealight candles and rose petals will do, too!).
• Cook a new recipe together for dinner.
• Give a phone call to someone you haven’t spoken to in awhile.
• Take a walk together through your neighborhood or park.
• Give a bouquet of flowers (there are often roses at Trader Joe’s for $5).
• Re-create your first date together.
• Prepare breakfast in bed.
• Visit a museum together (I always love the Art Institute in Chicago).
