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Valentines Season; Care more, Spend less


Hello!!!!

 It’s Valentines Day and everywhere is already being painted red with all sorts of products and services for us to show how much we love and care for the people in our lives. This is a season to show love to friends, families and strangers (this doesn't mean you should stop showing love to people after Vals day o) ***winks***

 So, I am sure a lot of you have made plans for Vals, and such plans will most likely involve outflow of funds......................................... lots of funds. (insert huge grin here). While it is absolutely fantastic to show love to your significant other, families and friends this season, you also need to be mindful of over spending. 

 Below, I'll discuss 5 valentine's tradition, you can easily ditch, so as to cut costs.

 Sit back relax and enjoy.......

1. Fixed Menus

Restaurants are notorious for beefing up their prices around Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day. They know people don’t want to cook and clean on days meant for pampering. But that doesn’t mean the only alternative is an overpriced outing.
Forget tradition. Surprise your sweetie during the week, when lines aren’t as long and menus are normal. Then, when everyone else is scrambling to get a reservation and find a babysitter, you can relax, order a pizza and snuggle up on the couch.



2. Delivery Roses

Love isn’t limited to red roses. Believe it or not, other flowers (in other colors) can show love too. So think twice before you automatically preorder those expensive long-stemmed roses.
If she’s a stickler for bouquets, why not grab some beautiful white blooms and a single red rose to place in the bunch? Or if she doesn’t care for flowers, how about a nice succulent in a lovely pot, or a dozen red and pink balloons? Just make sure it’s something she’d actually appreciate.

3. Boxed Chocolates

Buy chocolate, please. But think outside of the marked-up, heart-shaped box. For a fun spin, whip up some homemade goodies with the kids. It’s not hard, we promise.
Just head to the store and grab a few high-quality chocolate bars, some fruit and a bag of pretzels. Melt the chocolate and get to dipping! Or if that’s too much work, reach for some chocolate chip cookie dough and a can of icing. Bake a giant cookie and let your kiddos do the decorating. Easy peasy.

4. Diamond Jewelry

Unless your wedding anniversary falls on Valentine’s Day, forget the overpriced bling. Jewelry is a great gift, but you don’t have to buy her a knockout diamond to say “I love you.”
Scroll through websites like Etsy for one-of-a-kind gifts at a great price. Or if your honey already has heirloom rings or earrings, why not sneak them to a reputable jeweler for a quick cleaning and repair? Your thoughtfulness will warm her heart much more than generic jewelry.

5. Store-Bought Greeting Cards

While this isn’t a huge expense, it’s definitely a lucrative one for retailers. That’s because so many people buy millions of Valentine’s Day cards each year!If you’d rather skip the cheesy greetings altogether, recruit your kids and get creative.
Give them some glitter, crayons and construction paper and ask them to design a few special cards for you and your spouse to exchange. Then write meaningful messages inside and swap. They’ll love being involved and you’ll love seeing what they come up with.

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Simply set a budget and get creative. There are countless ways to bless your sweetheart for less.

Remember, we are all about cutting our expenses, and increasing our income sources.
Have a love-filled Vals day.
Enjoy!!!!!!
Peace and Love
Lade


Source: Dave Ramsey

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