Although they know we love them with our whole heart, sometimes its the little things that count the most.

1. A Letter

A hand-written anything is a rare thing to come by these days, so writing your bae, sweetie or honey; a love letter is one very frugal, but sincere gift. A letter can range from “Hey I think you’re (hot, pretty, beautiful, etc.)” to “I love you so much let’s be together forever”. It is one of the most genuine ways to let that special person know that you care enough for them to not buy an over-used generic card, but rather something very personal to them.

2. Home Spa Day

Another incredibly nice gift that is sure to have your Valentine loving on you with thankfulness, is a home spa day. This all inclusive spa day can consist of a warm bubble bath filled with roses, surrounded with candles and you cannot forget the glass of wine. Follow the bath up with a foot rub or a massage with some soothing lavender oil, especially since Valentine’s Day falls during the week this year. If you are feeling extravagant, do at-home facials with ingredients found in your fridge or mani-pedis done by your significant other. All of these things do not cost that much, but will show your Valentine how much you care by the effort that you put into this gift.

3. Home Theater

An at home movie night could be pretty nice too. You could make popcorn and get your significant other’s favorite candy or even make their favorite snack. Cozy up with your most comfortable blanket and put in either a new movie they’ve been wanting to get or an old favorite. This is normally a very thoughtful gift for a newer couple or the busy couple who never feels like the have time to watch a movie. So have fun with it- because you both can put on your favorite and most comfortable pjs and just relax and be with one another.

4. The Way to a Man’s Heart

I’ve heard so many times that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. This one takes the most skill, but doesn’t necessarily cost that much. This is a way you can really impress your Valentine with your skills as well. This can done by inviting them over for breakfast, for those that can’t cook more than eggs and toast, or for dinner for the experts. The dinner can be their favorite dish, a special dish to you both, or just a really nice meal that you actually know how to cook. You can even complete it with a chocolatey dessert. It is yet another way that by exerting a decent amount of effort you show that you care for them so much.

No matter whether you are a big spender or a frugal person showing your special someone how much you care should not be based on how much money you spent on them. It should be based on how thoughtful, personable, and caring the action or gift truly is.