Valentines Gifts And Ideas That Are Cheap Or Free

Remember when Valentine's Day consisted of red and pink paper rectangles with cutesy text and a small heart-shaped box of candy? Neither can we. According to the National Retail Foundation (NRF), Americans are expected to shell out an estimated $17.6 billion this Valentine's Day. Whether you're short on funds or just don't feel like forking over all of your cash to cupid, here are a few ways you can celebrate the 14th without going broke.

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[adika3z]

09:33 PM on 02/12/2012

dont need it valentines day gifts,
save from budget problem, save from gas, save from tax,
a couple can do that together eating at home and nice romantic love together,

[bmitche]

06:37 PM on 02/12/2012

Remember the good old days when you looked forward to the box of chocolates on Valentine Day? .Today with all he health hype, not to many even eat the stuff.

[anitafeeney]

02:50 AM on 02/13/2012

i would rather have the box of chocolate since i am a chocoholic its

[maewlaay]

02:08 AM on 02/12/2012

So cute...
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[white41990]

12:14 AM on 02/12/2012

i ant buying anything for anyone on 2/14/12, why waste money its just another day

[orlenda]

09:13 PM on 02/12/2012

you arent married are you?

[anitafeeney]

02:54 AM on 02/13/2012

well i am married and both my husband and i think valentines day is a waste of time and money we show our love for each other EVERY DAY i dont need those diamond earings or that pearl necklace or that saphire ring either where would i wear such things not my job i work as a cna and wearing jewelry is discouraged on valentines day we will have a nice QUIET nite at home watching dvds and telling each other how much we love each other

[orlenda]

09:17 PM on 02/12/2012

ps-valentines day is actually the modern version of a pagan fertility ritual called Lupercalia-it may have been commercialized, but it still means something....it isnt "just another day"...i'm giessing you have no one to love or you wouldnt be so down on it....

[ennui the third]

06:14 PM on 02/11/2012

One sure way...have someone buy something for you.

[Huntergp02]

05:32 PM on 02/11/2012

Ok, it is a GREAT idea to reschedule to celebrate on a less hectic day. But FYI, that does NOT get you out of giving your spouse a present or flowers on the day itself. Unless you want to hear from your wife after she watches everyone in her office getting flowers except for her, lol.

[anitafeeney]

02:55 AM on 02/13/2012

i am a married woman and i dont care a bit for all that fufra

[Doris Gallan]

05:09 PM on 02/11/2012

I love your money-saving tips for Valentine's Day. People in love don't need to spend a lot of money on each other. Little love notes, a special meal cooked together, listening to "our song", and lots of hugs and kisses is all that's needed. And to the cynics, yes, you can get plenty of action doing the right things without spending a lot of money. Just make sure you're sincere.

[orlenda]

09:15 PM on 02/12/2012

you hot the nail right on the head-sincerity is key! you could get me nothing but the words "I Love You"-said right and thats all i need!

[anitafeeney]

02:57 AM on 02/13/2012

exactly the rest is just fufra unnessacary fufra

[konspikuous]

05:03 PM on 02/11/2012

'Sweetheart, this year I've decided I will no longer participate in this Madison Av. scheme that was conditioned into people's head while they were in grade school. Now, I understand that that reality might upset you...but yes, you were duped a long time ago, and frankly, I'm tired of paying for it.'

[reciprocat]

05:54 PM on 02/11/2012

...and no blood diamonds on that finger baby. We gotta save lives in the Congo.

[orlenda]

09:16 PM on 02/12/2012

valentines day is actually teh modern version of a pagan fertility ritual called Lupercalia-it may have been commercialized, but it still means something....

[nfatt1]

04:19 PM on 02/11/2012

The best way to not go broke is to ignore this bogus holiday.

[orlenda]

09:17 PM on 02/12/2012

how is it bogus?

[thunder405]

03:25 PM on 02/11/2012

Dump her now, call her back in a week. Applicable for birthdays and Christmas as well.

[reciprocat]

05:54 PM on 02/11/2012

ooooh....cheap, but clever.

[flatbedford]

02:55 PM on 02/11/2012

all good, but don't expect any action