Savvy 7 V-Day Ideas (Significant Other Optional)

Thursday, 09 February 2012 00:00 Written by Savvy Girl

budget friendly valentines day

Sometimes Valentine's Day can be a thrill, filled with surprises, fun, love and maybe even a little bah-chicka-bah-bah (lucky you!). Other times, you count the hours until it's over so you can forget the travesty that has become your love life. Whether you slice it, dice it or serve it up with chocolate sauce, our Savvy Seven Valentine's Day ideas will ensure it's a fun, fabulous, frugal and memorable one.

Restaurants usually offer delicious, but pricy prix-fix menus for V-Day. Buck the overspending trend by splurging on a great bottle of wine or champagne and go to a BYOB.
V-Day can be an emotionally charged pressure-cooker. Lighten up by forgoing weighty candlelit dinners and take a baking or cooking class or go bowling together instead.
If you're celebrating the day with a new love (go get 'em Savvy Tiger) take some time to relax before they pick you up so you can enjoy the date rather than fret about the relationship. Watch a movie, read a book, or take a power walk, so you're in the right mindset.
Let's be honest. Girlfriends are so much better than boys most of the time. Why not do something decadent with your girlfriends, even if you've got a hot date? Brunch, a quick glass of champagne or a mini-manicure will infuse the day with L.O.V.E.
Single is savvy on V-Day, but only if you make it so. Gather the girls, boys or whoever fills your heart with gladness and do something silly like throwing a horror-movie screening with matching themed cocktails.
Gifts are so hard on V-Day whether you're a new couple, just celebrated your ruby anniversary or you're flying solo and feeling left out. Think about how love can be a light to the world by volunteering or making a donation to a cause you care about.
Single Savvy Splurge - so you don't feel like making a big deal out of the day, do something wonderful for yourself that doesn't require company. A massage, facial, mani, pedi or a special treat you've been saving up for, because, you are so lovable, you sweet, savvy thing you.