If you are on a tight budget, special holidays like Valentine’s Day can quickly become more stressful than fun. With a little creativity, though, you can make it a special celebration while spending a small amount or nothing at all!
Here are some fun and frugal Valentine’s Day ideas.
Fun and Frugal Valentine’s Day Ideas
Create anticipation
A big part of a fun date is anticipation. One fun idea is to send your spouse an invitation to the date. You could use paper and other craft materials you already have to make a card.
If you aren’t feeling so crafty, you could personalize a free card design or buy valentines from the store. To add a personal touch, you could compose a poem, ask to go on a date with “check yes or no” at the bottom, or even write a sweet message on the fridge with magnetic refrigerator letters.
Be sure to include the time, date, location, and main event. Just remember, the idea is to take the time to make your significant other feel special and build up to the celebration. After you have created your invite, you can leave it somewhere around the house for them to find or tuck it into their briefcase.
If you are having date night at home, it can be fun to make decorations ahead of time, so your home will feel warm and festive on the special day!
Give a frugal gift
With time and planning you can create a special gift for free! One of my favorite ideas is to create a “coupon” booklet. This is a great way to support your spouse/SO and think about what they need or ask for on a daily basis.
You could include coupons for everyday treats like a back massage, a movie night, a foot rub, a car wash, a breakfast in bed, etc. This is a great way to give a gift that is meaningful and useful without actually spending anything!
Score oral care for FREE at Walgreens again this week! Pair eCoupons with a Register Rewards deal and get Colgate Total and Optic White Toothpaste FREE! (Or swap one toothpaste out for a toothbrush because we have a $2.50 eCoupon for those, too.)
Walgreens Colgate Deal (ends 1/25):
- $3 RR wyb (2) select Colgate Dental Care, $4 or $5
Buy:
(1) Colgate Optic White Toothpaste, 4.2 oz, $4
(1) Colgate Total Toothpaste, 3.3 oz, $4
Use:
-$2.50 off Colgate Total Toothpaste, 3 oz+, excl 3ct pk Toothpastes, Total® Manual or Battery Powered Toothbrush,Total® Mouthwash 500mL+, Walgreens eCoupon
-$2.50 off Colgate Toothpaste, 3 oz+, excl Total®, Cavity Protection, Baking Soda & Peroxide, Sparkling White®, Triple Action, Kids, bonus pks & 3ct pk Toothpastes, Walgreens eCoupon
Total Due: $3
Get Back: $3 Register Reward
Makes both FREE!
Check out the full Walgreens ad for more great deals.
FoodSaver is currently offering select vacuum-seal bags at Buy 1, Get 1 Free. Go stock up while they last!
Eligible items are marked as such. Just add (2) eligible items to your cart to get the discount. Mix and match on select items.
Deal Ideas:
(2) FoodSaver Vacuum-Seal Bags – 13 Gallon Size Bags – $11.99 for both
(2) FoodSaver Quart Vacuum Seal Bags, 44 ct. – $24.99 for both!
(2) FoodSaver Pre-Cut Quart Vacuum Seal Bags, 20 Count – $11.99 for both!
This offer is good through 1/25. Shipping is free on orders of $50+.
See more kitchen deals.
Score super good deals at Under Armour with two stacking coupon codes! It’s a great time to buy shoes, activewear and more!
Under Armour Coupon Codes
50% off with code EXTRA50
15% off with code UA15
The best deals are always in the Under Armour Outlet. So head their first!
Men’s Armour Fleece Twist Hoodie, in 6 colors – $16.98 (reg. $60)
-Use code EXTRA50
-Use code UA15
UA Scrimmage 3 Lunch Box – $9.76 (reg. 30)
-Use code EXTRA50
-Use code UA15
Men’s UA Phantom 1 Shoes, multiple colors – $38.23 (reg. $120)
-Use code EXTRA50
-Use code UA15
These deals are good for a limited time only. Shipping is free on orders of $50+ or get free shipping with Shoprunner (free to join).
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Stock your vitamin cabinet!
We have a triple stacking deal available at the current Publix Extra Savings event that will make Centrum Supplements as low as $1.49.
Publix Centrum Deal (ends 1/24):
- Centrum starting at, $11.49
-$2 off Centrum or Centrum Silver Tablets, 60-ct+, limit 3, Ibotta mobile app
-$4 off Centrum 60 ct+ item or Menopause 28 ct+ item, Publix eCoupon
-$4 off Centrum or Centrum Silver 60ct+, Save 01/05
-$4 off Centrum Silver 60ct+, Save 01/05
-$4 off Centrum Caltrate or Emergen-C Item, (Publix Coupon), Extra Savings Flyer printable
(use store and $4 off and Ibotta, makes it as low as $1.49)
See the full Publix Ad for more great deals.
Marshalls has further reduced their clearance items! Score some fantastic deals for the home and your closet!
Even better, sign up for their email list to get your first order shipped for free! You will be prompted to sign up when you enter the website. If you don’t wish to sign up for emails, you can get free shipping at $89 with code SHIP89.
Shop deals under $10
Shop deals under $20
Shop deals under $30
Shop home clearance
Deal Ideas
Plus Ruffle Wrap Dress – $20 (reg. $50)
Levi’s 725 High Rise Bootcut Cut It Close Jeans – $20
30in Killian Round Table – $149
Indigo Fables 14X24 Kona Jungle Toile Pillow – $15
White Haven Woven Basket – $20
12 x 6.5 x 9.5 inches
These deals won’t last long!
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Grab some fun new wardrobe pieces at ModCloth! Get an extra 40% off sale styles. The discount will automatically apply at checkout.
Modcloth sells fun trendy styles that complement multiple body shapes. Head over and see for yourself!
Deal Ideas:
Easy as Can Be Sweater – $69.99 (reg. $79)
-extra 40% off at checkout
makes it $41.99!
Pretty at the Pumpkin Patch Shirtwaist Dress – $69.99 (reg. $89)
-extra 40% off at checkout
makes it $41.99!
Cider, Spice & Everything Nice Wide Leg Pants – $69.99 (reg. $89)
-extra 40% off at checkout
makes it $41.99!
This deal is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free when you spend $150+.
More clothing deals!
Need to stock up on snacks? Head into Kroger with an eCoupon to score Chex Mix Snack Mix, Bugles, and Gardetto’s for just $1.29 each! Grab up to five for this price with the coupon.
Kroger Chex Mix Deal (ends 1/21):
- Chex Mix or Gardetto’s Snacks, 5.5-8.6 oz, $1.29 with eCoupon, limit 5
Check out the full Kroger ad for more great deal ideas.
Through Monday night, get an extra 50% off most Sale Items at the Anthropologie! This includes clothing, housewares, linens, decor, and more!
The extra discount is applied automatically at checkout, and makes for some crazy good prices.
Note: All sales are final. The extra discount excludes furniture.
Shipping is FREE on orders $50+ for AnthroPerks members.
Not a member? Signing up is fast and free, plus right now new rewards members get a free $20 credit!
Deal Ideas
Luciana Creamer – $9.95 (reg. $14)
-50% off at checkout
makes it $4.97
Faye Cake Stand – $49.95 (reg. $78)
-50% off at checkout
makes it $24.97
The Annalise Mock-Neck Mini Sweater Dress by Maeve – $119.95
-50% off at checkout
makes it $59.97