If you're a high school or college student, Valentine's Day is hard when you have a budget. Here's a list of inexpensive gifts and date ideas to celebrate this Hallmark holiday with your significant other.
Gift Ideas:
1. Homemade Coupons
As cheesy as they may be, homemade coupons are of sentimental value. A free back rub or date night on them can make your significant other happy.
2. Flowers
Sometimes flowers can be a little pricey, but they smell nice and will make your girlfriend (or boyfriend) smile.
3. "52 Reasons I Love You" Playing Cards
I used this idea for Christmas and it is just a sweet, personal (and inexpensive) way to tell someone how you love them.
4. Heart Pizza
Another inexpensive gift is making (or ordering) a heart shaped pizza. You and your S.O.'s heart (and stomach!) will be nice and full.
5. Candy
A V-Day must is candy. Get your girl/boyfriend their favorite candy in a cute, festive bag or jar.
6. Photo Frame/Collage
If you have lots of couple pictures, make a collage or pick your favorite to frame and let your S.O. admire it forever (or as long as your relationship lasts).
7. Clothing
You can't go wrong with a nice shirt, scarf or hat to get through the final winter months.
8. "Open When..." letters
This gift is one that keeps on giving. It's personal and doesn't cost a dime, unless you need to go buy some envelopes.
9. Scrapbook/Memory Box
If you've been together awhile, it's nice to keep markers to remember the fun things you've done together. This could include pictures, receipts, movie tickets, etc.
10. Jar of Date Ideas
Although this will cost money in the long run, the idea is nice. Pre-planning dates helps the decision making, and it's nice to know that your S.O. is planning for your future (it's the little things!).
Date Ideas:
1. Movie Night
Take "netflix and chill" to the next level by having a fun movie night. Add popcorn and snacks for extra fun.
2. Nature Walk
Weather permitting, going on a nice walk will give you the opportunity to spend some quality time together.
3. Homemade Dinner
Forget an expensive dinner out-cooking at home will give you the time you need together and won't put a dent in your wallet.
4. Movie Matinee
Most movie theaters have early showings that are a good bit cheaper than normal prices. Take an afternoon and see the new movie you've both been dying to see, for half the price.
5. Picnic
Again, weather permitted, a picnic is a fun way to spice up lunchtime.
6. Board games/Video games
Let your competitive sides loose while you play Life or Monopoly for the next 5 hours.
7. Stargazing
Whether it's laying in the back yard or just looking out the window, this calming way to end the night is a great way to close out V-Day with your S.O.
8. Bake Cookies Together
This is a fun way to spend a day/evening together with a yummy ending.
9. Try Out a New Hobby
Whether it's yoga or model plane buildings, finding something the two of you can do together is priceless.