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can't
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me
love
valentine's day on
a budget by
Patricia Virella |
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get
personal
A box of
chocolate can be nice…and pricey! Instead, find a nice Valentine gift
bag and stuff it with loads of your Valentine’s favorite candy bars.
Make another goody bag filled with the little things your
Valentine likes. I made a goody bag for my fiancé with comic books and
licorice. Simple, sure, but
it caters to the things he likes. If
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, then celebrate what your
Valentine loves. My guy
friends often give into the teddy bears and balloons.
Not everyone is into that. Trust
your instincts and try something new.
Remember, you know your significant other better than any
Valentine tradition could.
digging
for deals
The Internet
has given us numerous options for pricing different goods, making it
easy to unearth sale prices and loads of free incentives. Use a search
engine to uncover bargains on things from plane tickets to flowers to
lingerie. Or visit the
website of your favorite shop— many stores have online sales rather
than in-store sales.
Many local newspapers have
advertisements that showcase Valentine’s Day specials at stores,
restaurants and other hot spots. Sometimes
you can find great steals, like dinner for two at a nice restaurant,
with complimentary roses and a glass of champagne, for under $60.00.
If you already have a specific restaurant in mind, make sure to
ask whether they’re offering any Valentine’s Day specials when you
call to make your reservation. Digging
for deals like these makes things much easier on your bank account,
while still allowing you to satisfy your dreams of having a full night
of events with your sweetie.
o
o o
When
all is said and done, enjoying your Valentine’s Day is the most
important part. You
know what would make your day special for both you and your partner, and
trust me: in the end, money really can’t buy anyone’s love.
o
Patricia Virella
was born in Spanish Harlem, and grew up entirely in NYC. She currently
lives in Brooklyn and works at an advertising agency. She is also a
student at the Adelphi University. When she's not throwing fabulous
dinner parties on a shoestring budget, she enjoys spending time with her
6 and 9 year old nephews, as well as painting.
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