Cheap Romance© Donna Dunn
Jan 23, 2001
Whether you're from Mars or Venus, you could probably use a little more romance in your life. And with Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's a good time to plan a little something special for February 14th.
You see, us thrifty types usually don't have oodles of cash to spend on frivolities like romance, but we need it as much as everybody else. So what we lack in cash, we can make up for with our creativity, by planning ahead. And we can indulge ourselves without over-heating our guilt-meters. Here are some ways to boost your romantic potential, without blowing your budget:
- Make a card instead of buying one. You don't have to be an artist, or a wordsmith - there are plenty of copyright-free resources on the web. And it doesn't have to be complicated either; you can simply copy a favorite mushy poem onto a nice piece of stationary. (It does require a little courage, however - it's one thing to just sign your name to a store-bought card. Trying to express your feelings without coming across as a dork can be another matter entirely.)
- Think beyond candy. If your sweetie loves sweets, well, of course give them candy. But you can also give a music cd, or even a movie. And then you can enjoy it together.
- Less can be more. Yes, a dozen roses is a wonderful thing. But then again, a single rose is also a precious, and meaningful, gift.
- Set the mood. If you're staying in, use your good dishes and fire up some candles. Think soap opera, and create some ambiance.
- If you're planning to go out for dinner, make your reservations now if you can. I can't think of anything less romantic than planning a wonderful evening out, and then having to wait two hours for a table. And Valentine's Day is notorious for that kind of thing.
- Going out can be expensive. If you have kids, the cost of babysitters adds a good chunk of change to your final bill. So many thrifty folks will probably choose to have their romance at home. Some of the cheaper alternatives to a night out on the town might include: cook a special dinner, rent a movie, listen to favorite music, take a walk, window shop, read to each other. The list could go on and on, but it really doesn't matter what you do, as long as you're in a romantic frame of mind.
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