Budgeting for Valentine’s Day

Celebrating Valentine's Day is about spending time with your loved ones, but did you know you don’t have to break the bank for date ideas. Just use your imagination … and you can save yourself some money at the same time.

Enjoy breakfast in bed. You can wake up earlier and spend time with your significant other with a nice breakfast together.
Do a DIY wine tasting. All you need is a variety of wines to do at your own home.
Rent a movie. Instead of just picking a movie on any streaming service, bust out the popcorn and spend a few dollars on renting a new release.
Get out some board games. If you have any board games, have a game night.
Go on a hike. Explore the outdoors together by taking a day trip for a hike. Find your nearest walking trails and start exploring.
Have a pizza night. Make your own pizzas together. You could even pair it with a movie for an extra special romantic night.
Picnic together. Pack a basket of all your favorites and a cozy blanket. Since it’s cold in February in New York state, picnic in your living or dining room.
Enjoy a fondue. Cheese or chocolate? Pick out your favorite foods to dip into a cheese or chocolate fondue and have some fun.
Go see a gallery exhibit. If you have any museums in your area, check out an exhibit or two.
Purchase a deal. Find a deal for dinner or a spa experience that you can both do together. Make sure it’s valid on Valentine’s Day.
Attend trivia night. If any restaurants or bars are having a trivia night, head on down to compete. Instead of a big dinner, trade it in for appetizers and small plates.
Have a candlelit dinner at home. Spend the time cooking together. You’ll spend less money than in a restaurant.
Go ice skating. Spend an evening going to your favorite ice-skating rink.
Bake something together. Buy a box of baking mix and create your own cake or cupcakes for you and your significant other. If you’re brave, try baking something from scratch.
Take a record store excursion. If you’re both music lovers, take a trip to find a vintage record store.
Dance together. Try out some new dance moves at home or take dance lessons.

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