So tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Are you ready?
I had awesome luck yesterday and I thought maybe sharing the story could spur some action. I happen to have two stores near me that had everything I needed: Aldi and a Dollar store (not sure which one).
Aldi has a half-dozen roses for $3.99. They have them at this price year-round making them perfect for a splurge without breaking the bank. They had a more elaborate dozen roses with baby’s breath for $12.99. That’s not a bad price either.
The next stop was the Dollar Store. They had so many items for a dollar. Valentine’s cards were two for a dollar. On the back, they were priced at $2.25. They aren’t the most elaborate cards, but it’s the thought that counts. I needed to get two cards anyway (one from me and one from the kids) so it was perfect. They also had balloons for a buck. I got one for the flowers.
At the end of the trip, I spent a total of $7 and got: roses ($4), cards ($1), balloon ($1), and candy ($1). I think the same stuff would cost me $20-25 at CVS.
I’m not advocating cheaping out Valentine’s Day. We’ve got a very nice dinner planned for Valentine’s Day itself. However, if you can get 95% of the value for 30% of the money, I call that a big win. The only better than saving $15-20 is being able to share that with readers. I hope you can take advantage of the deals.
Looking for more Valentine’s Tips? Check out my previous Valentine’s blog here and a similar one on Be Better Now.
Love it! I’m a big fan of frugalizing any and every holiday. I think Market Basket had a similar deal on roses.
My husband and I actually didn’t exchange cards or gifts, but, he cooked us a delicious meal (split pea soup and homemade bread) and we just enjoyed spending the evening at home together. Now we’re watching this unreal addition of snow fall!!
My heart is with you. We probably have just 60% of what you got and it’s still a lot.