This document provides a comprehensive guide for celebrating Valentine's Day on a budget, highlighting essential elements such as love and romance, decorations, food, drinks, games, and activities. It emphasizes creativity and resourcefulness, encouraging homemade gifts, decorations, and recipes to enhance the celebration without overspending. The conclusion stresses that with proper planning and preparation, families can enjoy a memorable Valentine's Day together.

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2. INTRODUCTION
• Valentine's Day is one of the most popular holidays in the US.
In 2016, Americans spent nearly $20 billion on Valentine's
Day-related items.
• Here’s a checklist of all the things you need to have a Happy
Valentine's Day without overspending.
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3. 1-LOVE AND ROMANCE
• The main focus of attention each Valentine's Day
is what loving and romantic things you can do,
gift, eat and so on.
• Kids want to be included, in connection with
friends and family members. As they get older,
they will also start to get into the romantic swing
of things.
• Parents need to watch their budget
• Learn how to make all sorts of holiday-related
items and gifts using what you already have in
the house, or cheap supplies
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4. 2-DECORATIONS
• No house looks complete without Valentine's Day decorations,
especially if you are hosting a party
• Get out all your decorations to sort them
• Then buy any new items you need once you see what you have
• Grab the construction paper and get creative
• Make the most of online printable
• Greeting card software is also handy
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5. 3-ARTS AND CRAFTS
• Kids love arts and crafts
• It is a great way to keep them busy so they don’t go too
wild at Valentine's Day
• You can also decorate the house with the items they
make
• Get out your supplies, make a list of everyone they
want to gift to or send a card to, and let them get going
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6. 4-FOOD
• No Valentine's Day would be complete
without some special food
• It could be a nice dinner
• You could also dress up dessert, such as
making a heart-shaped cake
• If hosting a party, you will need lots of
snacks
• Party colors can be red, white, gold, silver
and purple
• Make sure the food is quick and easy,
especially if you are planning a candle-lit
dinner for two
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7. 5-DRINK
• If you are hosting a party, a red or pink punch will work well
• Also consider using clear glass and creating colored
concoctions that will look romantic or exotic
• Avoid alcohol if there are kids around
• Be sure to have designated drivers
• A good bottle of wine can set the tone at a special meal
• Chambord can create romance afterwards, on its own, or with
champagne
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8. 6-GAMES
• Every Valentine's Day party will need some games to keep the
children entertained and work off all the sweets they are sure
to eat
• Try pin the arrow on the cupid
• Try a Valentine’s themed quiz
• Try a treasure hunt around the house or garden if the weather
is okay.
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9. 7-ACTIVITIES
• Activities can keep the kids busy for hours
• Try Valentine's Day coloring pages, printables, arts and
crafts,
• Set up an arts and crafts table and let them make projects
they can take home
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10. 8-RECIPES
• If you enjoy cooking, Valentine's Day-themed recipes could be
for you
• You can make them as simple or romantic as you like.
• Try your own candy making-it’s a fun hobby
• If cooking a romantic meal, keep things light and easy
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11. 9-DESSERT
• Every Valentine's Day party should
have at least one delicious dessert
• Dress up a cake mix by turning it into
a Heart cake, ice a cupid onto it and
so on
• Make cookies, cupcakes and cake pops
with red, white and chocolate
• Chocolate seems to be essential for
the holiday, but go with what your
family likes
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12. 10-FAVOR BAGS
• At the end of the party, give out favors
• You can organize them ahead of time in cute little bags
• Oriental Trading has cheap favors kids love
• Or, let them make projects and take them home with them.
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13. 11-PARTY SUPPLIES
• Throwing a party means paper plates, cups, extra trash bags
and more
• It also means Valentine's Day colors, themes and other items
for your table display or room décor that can set the tone
• Check your local party store for Valentine's Day-themed
serving items you can use again and again-red is a handy
color for many holidays throughout the year
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14. 12-VALENTINE'S DAY DVDS
• Have a collection of Valentine's Day-themed DVDs that are
age-appropriate. This can give everyone time to chill out so
the kids are not bouncing all over the place
• You can also have a game of charades based on romantic
movies
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15. 13-VALENTINE'S DAY GIFTS
• No Valentine’s Day seems complete
without a gift, but it is not easy if your
budget is tight
• Fortunately, there are many gift ideas
that don’t have to cost the earth
• It is just a case of planning ahead
• Homemade gifts can sometimes be the
most thoughtful and appreciated
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16. CONCLUSION
• Valentine's Day is an exciting time of
year for many people, especially children
• You don’t want to overspend, but you do
want to have a good time
• Planning ahead means saving time and
money
• Start organizing your lists and bargain-
hunting, and see what an awesome
Valentine's Day you can all have
together.
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17. FOR MORE INFORMATION
• For more information, visit the Valentine's Day Spotlight:
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spotlight
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