How to celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget

Are you on a tight budget and looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank? Here are several affordable or free ways to spend quality time with your better half.

GIFTS

Get creative and design a unique gift that will please your loved one without putting a dent in your wallet. For example, you could create a poem, a love letter, a song, a video, a musical composition, a drawing or a craft.

ACTIVITIES

There are numerous inexpensive activities you can enjoy with your partner. Plan an evening of enter- tainment at home by watching a movie, singing karaoke or playing board games. You could also go for a nature walk or visit a local exhibit.

MEALS

Instead of going out to a restaurant, purchase a ready-made meal or don your chef hat and make a home-cooked meal. Enjoy it with your partner in the intimacy of your own home for a relaxed and uninterrupted experience.

As you can see, it's not hard to celebrate Valentine’s Day without spending a fortune.