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A shopping website called emailed me its top five worst Valentine’s Day gifts, which naturally got me thinking about the best frugal V-day gifts. Here are my best and worst Valentine’s Day gifts. What’s on your list?
Worst Frugal Valentine’s Day Gifts
1. Nothing at all. Not even a card!!
2. Self-improvement item that I didn’t ask for, like a dieting book or scale.
3. Jewelry that I don’t like (see below for tips to buy jewelry).
4. A stuffed animal (unless you want to make me feel like I am five).
5. Flowers that look like they will die tomorrow.
Best Valentine’s Day Gifts
1. A wonderful homemade meal. Make a wonderful homemade dessert and you’re getting lucky tonight!
2. A card or letter with a note about what our friendship means to you.
3. A box of See’s chocolates (nuts and chews are the best!)
4. Jewelry that I love (ask a friend/sister for advice or give a “coupon” for a necklace, ring, or bracelet that I can pick out).
5. A surprise outing you’ve planned for us, like a hike and then picnic lunch, a romantic drive, or a special visit to a museum, art gallery, or other cultural event.
Welcome to Niconail! I’m Niko, and I’m so glad you’re here. I am an obsessive bargain hunter and penny pincher, and I am determined to live a full life without EVER paying full price.
These are great lists. But what to get for a man? I know making dinner and a nice dessert is great, but it’s Monday this year, and I’d like to get a gift of some kind, particularly since we’re getting married later this year. And he’s not into all that heart underwear, either. Thanks for any input. Oh, maybe I’d better check out Shoprunner, too.
Worst – years ago when Snackwell’s just came out with their low fat cookies and they were the latest thing – I got a package of chocolate Snackwell cookies. Getting nothing would have been better. Low fat cookies say “hey you need to lose weight”.
@chris I agree, that is an awful gift!
@Mary Hmmm…presents for men. I like giving sentimental gifts. Why not surprise him with flowers – something men almost never get? My guy is a chocoholic so I’ll probably get him a bar of his favorite dark chocolate.
Thanks Chris–I like that idea. And it’s a bonus for me, too, as I love having flowers around.