It can be easy to spend a lot of money on a Valentine?s Day celebration. Everything under the sun has a red heart on it to make you believe it would be the perfect gift for your sweetie. When you tally up the chocolate, flowers, dinner, movies, or whatever else becomes your Valentine?s Day gifts?it can really add up!
If this year there really isn?t much wiggle room in the budget, or if you just want to be a little more creative, try some of these great ideas.
Make a Home-Cooked Meal They Will Enjoy
Possibly the simplest and kindest of all the gestures, everyone appreciates a delicious home-cooked meal. Especially if it?s something comforting to eat on a tough day, or something fancy after weeks of the usual menu. Try to do the planning, preparation, and cleanup too. Even if usually you both divide the chores, letting your spouse feel pampered and giving them time to relax is really nice, especially if that person usually does the bulk of the cooking and cleaning.
Do the Grossest Chore Without Being Asked
Most likely, your spouse dislikes doing at least one or two chores more than any of the others, and chances are you aren?t crazy about doing these chores either. Make a decision a few days ahead of time about what special effort you will take. A significant option might be cleaning out the attic, garage or basement. A less time-consuming option would be to make the bathroom clean and shiny once again. The nice part about doing this chore is that it makes your spouse feel ...