Tax Planning Tips for Having a Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by Ginita Wall Published Feb 13, 2020 2 min read It’s Valentine’s Day and you’re on a budget – bummer! Good news, you don’t have to spend a ton of money to have a great Valentine’s Day that you’ll remember. You just need a little thought and creativity to make it a day you’ll both love. Here are some ideas to get your brain moving in that direction. Make time for their favorite activity. What has your honey been asking you to do? Does she pester you to take salsa dance lessons with her, and you never will? Is there a RomCom she’s been wanting to see for so long that is now out on video? Does she complain that you are always focused on your phone instead of her? Does he wish you’d sit down and watch the sporting event with him? This is your time to shine. Grant him or her that wish, and your partner will love it and you for making the sacrifice. Offer to take household chores off their hands. Do you pester him to do things around the house such as fixing the loose floorboard, emptying the dishwasher, or shouldering part of the burden for driving kids around? Let him know that you are not going to ask him to do a single thing around the house for a whole entire week (or even for a day or two). I’ll bet before the week is over he’ll be volunteering to do some of the things that in the past you’ve had to nag him to do. Why just Valentine’s Day? It’s a week of extra love to show how much you care and share. Share how much you love and appreciate them. “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” Follow in the poet’s footsteps. Every morning for a month, text your partner a reason that you love him or her. Set an alarm so you don’t forget. That planned thoughtfulness will have their heart go pitty-pat each and every day. Feed your sweetheart’s fancy. Do they have an insatiable sweet tooth? Bake a special cake or some wonderful cookies they love. Does she love scarves? Visit a second-hand shop to find some pretty scarves and wrap them up for her. Buy a mug in his favorite color and decorate it with decals of his favorite obsession – sports, cars, tools, whatever. Make them a thoughtful, DIY gift. If you really don’t have money to spend, make a poster with pictures of all the treasures you wish you could give them, and give it to them with a tender note about how much you love and treasure them every day of the year. PS. Adding a scrumptious chocolate bar can’t hurt. Previous Post 5 Reasons It’s Great to Be Single at Tax Time Next Post IRS ID Verify and Your Tax Refund Written by Ginita Wall More from Ginita Wall Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Tax News Intuit TurboTax April Report: A Look at Refunds and S… Tax Planning April 15 is the Tax Deadline: 6 Things You Need to Know… Tax Planning Unable to Pay Your Tax Bill? Here’s What To Do Tax Tips Tax Credits 101: What They Are & How They Work Business How to Know if You Should Invest in Business Insurance Tax Deductions and Credits What Is the Standard Tax Deduction for 2023 – 202… 401K, IRA, Stocks Should You Use Your 401(k) or Retirement to Pay Off Deb… Tax Planning What Happens If You Don’t Pay Taxes? Understanding Pe… Tax Deductions and Credits Family Taxes: Take Advantage of Tax Savings Taxes 101 How Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes? Demystifyin…