{"id":562,"date":"2009-01-19T21:44:32","date_gmt":"2009-01-20T02:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.com\/blog\/?p=562"},"modified":"2011-09-30T23:10:49","modified_gmt":"2011-10-01T03:10:49","slug":"make-valentine-memories-without-spending-a-lot-of-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/2009\/01\/make-valentine-memories-without-spending-a-lot-of-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Valentine Memories Without Spending a Lot of Money"},"content":{"rendered":"

There's no need to fore-go celebrating love this February fourteenth just because finances have been a little tight.  There's lots of creative ways you can show your love beyond the typical expensive options.<\/font><\/p>\n

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Instead of splurging on an expensive dinner at a restaurant, consider staying in for a lazy Saturday morning breakfast complete with heart shaped pancakes<\/font><\/a>, toast that reads, "I love you"<\/a> and a roaring fireplace on your television<\/font><\/a>.<\/font><\/div>\n
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Maybe you can't afford a real diamond ring, however your mate may enjoy sipping their morning coffee from a cleverly packaged 2 carat mug<\/a>.<\/font><\/div>\n
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Skip the standard dozen roses and surprise your lady with thoughtful 'Make-Your-Own-Bouquet' note cards<\/a> throughout the entire year.<\/font><\/div>\n
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Save on a spa appointment and give your feet first class treatment with a jelly bath<\/a> followed by a sensuous massage using soy massage oil candles<\/a>.<\/font><\/div>\n
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Take a break from the traditional box of chocolates and stroll down memory lane with some fun retro sweets like <\/font>sugar babies<\/a>, <\/font>atomic fire balls<\/a> and <\/font>heart charm candy bracelets<\/a>.<\/font><\/div>\n
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These are just a few ideas to make your Valentine's Day extra special without breaking the bank.  For more budget friendly gift giving inspiration check out the rest of our heart day goodies<\/a>.<\/font><\/div>\n
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