College Cupid: Wooing Your Valentine While On A Budget
I have enlisted the help of our guest blogger Jaclyn to help you all maintain your budget on this Love-filled holiday.
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ALERT: Do not spend all of your money between now and February 14th!! STOP RIGHT NOW!
Believe it or not, it is possible to get that special person in your life a gift and spend a romantic and fun Valentine’s Day without blowing your college student budget!
Here’s a few tips from a reputable source:
Valentine’s Day money-saving tips:
Break up on February 13th, get back together on the 15th.
In place of bubble bath, use lavender-scented dish-washing liquid.
Forget rose petals. Sprinkle the bed with sliced beets!
-David Letterman
All joking aside, here are some gift & date ideas which could seriously help you save some cash while playing Cupid:
GIFTS
For The Music Lover
For The Wine Lover
For The Chocolate Lover
DIY: Red Velvet Cupcake In A Jar under $15
Mini Fondue Kit $10
For The Electronics Lover
For more gift ideas, visit Learnvest.com.
DATES
Cook something:
Breakfast: Make your love-r/friend, breakfast in bed with heart-shaped pancakes. Get some pink-sparkling wine or champagne and mix it with orange juice and have a red mimosa.
Dessert: Make your love heart-shaped ice cream sandwiches.
Coupons:
Give your love a home-made coupon booklet filled with massages, foot rubs, and home-made dinner.
Fun:
Spend the night having a love-themed movie marathon. Pop some popcorn and make some spicy hot chocolate by adding a dash of chilli powder with whipped cream on top. Rent the classics (Redbox or Netflix): Casablanca, When Harry Met Sally, and Breakfast at Tiffanys.
Thoughtful:
Spend the evening volunteering at a children’s hospital, or women’s shelter and spread the love that way.
Unusual:
Give the gift that keeps on giving…donate blood together! Afterwards give your love a box of candy hearts to get their blood-sugar up.
Standard:
Use daily deal sites like Scoutmob, Living Social, and Groupon for discounts on the typical dinner date.
For more date ideas, visit Mint.com.
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Enjoy your holiday, Love birds!
Jessica Ebony & JRS
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