Valentine's Day: More Love, Less Money

Valentine's Day is just a week away!  Whether you are buying Valentine's cards for your kids' class or picking out gifts for your sweetie, you could definitely end up spending more than you would like on Valentine's Day treats.  Here are some ways to save!

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On Sunday, 2/7, Pottery Barn Kids is hosting a Valentine's Day Card Workshop.  From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. your kids can make their own Valentines in the store and you will get 10% off your Valentine's Day merchandise for attending!  Go here for more details.

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Of course a great way to save on Valentine's for your children's classmates and/or for your loved ones is to make them yourself!  You can simply get out some red/pink/white construction paper and let your kids go to town or if you want to get more creative, find some ideas here. 

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If you are like me and you did not get the crafty gene, there are ways to save on store-bought Valentines, too!  Target and various other stores are selling Willy Wonka Valentine's Exchange Kits for about $3 each.  Print off a $1 coupon HERE and get these for just $2!  (Click on "Foods" on the left side to sort and then look for the Wonka Exchange coupon).  These come with enough cards and candy for 32 kids--such a deal!

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For a limited time, you can buy a dozen donuts at Krispy Kreme and  you will get 12 Valentine's Day cards that each have a coupon attached for a free donut.  (And how awesome are the heart shaped donuts?!) Call ahead to make sure your store is participating. 

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If you are looking for a gift idea for your sweetie, how does dinner and flowers sound?  Right now you can get $25 or $10 restaurant gift certificates 60% off at Restaurant.com with code BLOOM.  That means that a $25 gift certificate will cost you $4 and a $10 gift certificate will cost $1.60.  (Make sure to read the fine print carefully...many restaurants have minimum purchase and date restrictions).  As a bonus, you will also get a $15 FTD gift certificate with your purchase!  Viola...dinner and flowers for just a few $$!

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Also, check out KCParent.com's 2010 Valentine's Day Planner HERE for a great list of fun activities and workshops around town this week. (Many are free!)  Also be sure to check out Kristina's article on Valentine's Day traditions HERE.  Most of these ideas are free or very inexpensive and they all are fun and meaningful for your family!

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In the end, Valentine's Day is about the LOVE you share with your family and friends...you really don't need to spend a dime to show them that you love them.