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With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, you may be looking for ideas for a frugal Valentine’s Day gift that says “I Love You” but not “I’m cheap.” If so, here are some ideas to help you spread the love without spending a lot of cash.

• Create a customized Valentine’s Day card for your sweetie. You’ll need one sheet of 8 1/2″ by 11″ cardstock in a color of your choice, pens and markers, stickers or other embellishments and a few minutes of your time.

Fold the cardstock in half to create your greeting card. Add stickers, 3D embellishments or other goodies to the front. Write in a sweet message and sign. Be sure to include lots of X’s and O’s so your Valentine knows you’re sending lots of love. You also include a “SWAK” on the back or on the envelope for good measure.

• For a surprise, write a message on the bathroom mirror after you’ve taken a steamy shower. Be sure to get the bathroom before your loved one, though, for the biggest impact.

• Make a batch of homemade fudge, a pan of chocolate chip cookies or anything else your loved one really likes. These are always better than store bought and taking the time to make them from scratch sends a message of its own.

• Send the kids to the grandparents for the night and create a warm, romantic atmosphere at home. Light some candles. Turn the lights down low. Put on some soft music. Serve a simple meal with chocolate fondue and strawberries for dipping for dessert. Make it special and make it unique. You’ll both have a night to remember… guaranteed.

• Does your Valentine like being pampered? Fill a gift bag or basket from the dollar store with lotion, bubble bath, fragranced soaps and more for a self-pampering gift she’s sure to love.

• While it may not sound like the most romantic gift, if your Valentine is an avid golfer, fisherman or bookworm, create a gift designed just for him. Fill a dollar store gift bag with items that complement his tastes and it’s sure to say “I love you” loud and strong.

• Buy a few roses at the grocery store, where they’re relatively inexpensive. Tear off the petals and leave a trail from the front door to the bedroom or bath.

• Don’t forget the kids when you’re planning Valentine’s Day gifts. You can print cute Valentine’s from a number of sites online (I really like the ones at DLTK Holidays.)

• Another great idea for kids or adults is a “survival kit.” These are easily made with a variety of simple items that you may even have on hand. And they can quickly be made up in batches to hand out to several people at once. There are instructions online here that tell you what to include, in case you’re stuck for ideas.

These are just a few ideas you can use to make your Valentine’s Day fun, romantic and filled with your loving thoughts without spending too much or breaking the bank in the process.

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Darlene ‘Dee’ Bishop is a professional writer whose work has been published in hundreds of places online and in print. She is the publisher of Just Write for Business, a free weekly newsletter filled with original articles, tips, ideas, inspiration and advice to help you write like a pro and make more money writing.

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