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Explore 8 romantic things to do for your Valentine on Valentine’s Day when you’re broke! Romance without spending a fortune – try these creative and affordable ideas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No manual says you must buy expensive roses and chocolates for your Valentine. Valentine’s Day I.S. love, <\/strong>but so is every day. Let’s talk about Free Valentine’s Adventures. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romance without breaking the bank – try these eight creative ideas for a particular Valentine’s Day. Discover free Valentine’s Day adventures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romance Your Valentine Without Having To Spend A Dollar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There will be romance worldwide where couples celebrate Valentine’s Day with their Valentine this weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spending money on your Valentine might come at a premium, and when you’re broke, it can feel defeating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t let the fact that you can’t afford to splurge on your Valentine get you down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. CBB and I do not go anywhere to celebrate Valentine’s Day, nor do we buy each other gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why? Simple. I love her every day; one day will not make a difference to the rest of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides, the romance market inflated on February 14th, so you have to question your financial sanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could always celebrate the day after if you want all the bells and whistles without the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not many Valentine’s Day deals are available until the day after, so you’ll have to think frugal or free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can You Do For Free On Valentine’s Day?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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What can you do for free for your Valentine?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Dear Mr.CBB,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will be my second Valentine’s Day with my Valentine, and I’m afraid I’m very tight with money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had an expensive end of 2019 where my car broke down, the roof needed repair, and my mom needed financial help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My girlfriend is very understanding and knows my predicament with my financial situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I feel guilty that I can’t take her out for a romantic dinner like I did last year or buy her flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, I think it’s essential for us to stay balanced so we understand the meaning of Valentine’s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I spend the rest of my life with her, I want to know that she will accept me in good times and bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m not trying to test her here, but I’m also not telling a lie; I have no money to spare until I can catch up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can I do with her for free on Valentine’s Day that would make it seem like I put extra effort into it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks for any suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris from Kelowna, B.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Money Should Never Ruin A Relationship<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Money Should Never Ruin A Relationship, BUT IT DOES. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Hey Chris,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks for your question and the perfect timing since I would write a Valentine’s Day post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you set your mind to creativity, you can do plenty of free things for your Valentine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judging by your email, it knows what you are going through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If she loves you, she will understand your financial dilemma and accept you for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will be okay with your simple Valentine’s Day surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, I’ve listed some ideas Mrs. CBB and I have come up with and a few new ones I’ve thought up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like geocaching, and I’m not sure if you’ve done it before, but it’s worth a try if you don’t mind the snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P.S. – Stop for a coffee or hot chocolate before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best of luck, Chris. Please send an email and let me know how it went.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr.CBB<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bake For Your Valentine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This one was easy for me because my wife loves sweets and follows a keto diet<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesecake is one of her favorite keto recipes<\/a><\/strong>, so I’ll make her a Keto Salted Caramel Cheesecake<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baking is simple, and if you have essential pantry ingredients<\/a>,<\/strong> you can make plenty of cookie or cake recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, consider finding a recipe that you know she will love and get baking.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sugar-Free Keto Low-Carb Salted Caramel Cheesecake<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Write A Poem For Your Valentine<\/h2>\n\n\n
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You don’t have to be a poet to write a love letter to your Valentine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write down what you love about them and perhaps share some memorable moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add personal touches like heart stickers or a kiss with sexy lipstick<\/strong> to seal the envelope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about things that will make your Valentine shiver with peace and love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As humans, all we want to know is that the person we spend time with wants to be there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sing A Song For Your Valentine<\/h2>\n\n\n
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I am NOT musically inclined in any shape or form unless putting a CD in the player counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I came up with this idea, I thought it would be special for those who can play an instrument or sing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How amazing is it to write and play a song for your Valentine?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can almost sense the tears of joy before the day even arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It would be exceptional if Mrs. CBB knew how to play an instrument, but she’s as non-musical as I am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Craft A Card And Romantic Letter<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Craft A Card For Valentine’s Day <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Here is where my skills come into play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I can make a pot of coffee and write a love letter without question, which I enjoy doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was a point where I would leave little notes for Mrs. CBB when we would work opposite shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It meant a lot to her that I thought about her before leaving for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She did the same for me, and I appreciated it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can write a love note on a piece of paper and put it in an envelope or leave romantic sticky notes all over the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serve your love letter with their beverage of choice and enjoy each other’s company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This romantic gesture is golden if you won’t spend Valentine’s Day together by chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cook Dinner For Your Valentine<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Cook for your love on Valentine’s Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Set the mood for your Valentine’s and cook a candlelight dinner they will love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Booking Valentine’s Day dinner reservations will cost you about a week’s worth of groceries or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider what your loved one enjoys eating when you go to a restaurant and make it at home instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Valentine is a big fan of Keto Burgers<\/a><\/strong>, Soup<\/a><\/strong>, Grilled steak, Salmon, and large Caesar salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pure romance involved when cooking a meal is bliss, especially if you don’t typically do the cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take A Night-Time Walk Together<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Take a walk and watch the sunset and the moonlight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

You could take an afternoon hike or night walk together, depending on your free time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most couples fail to take time out for themselves or limit the amount of communication time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This one act of spending time together with no phones or disturbances can refresh a relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. CBB and I go for a walk just about every night throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may not be a long walk, but it’s a time when we chat about our day and life in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifically, consider bringing up memories of your relationship that spark joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She’s me every day, Valentine, and I love her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan A GeoCaching Date<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Geocaching
Geocaching is a Free Valentine’s Day Experience<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Geocaching is not only a fun way to keep you both excited, but it’s also free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You only need to download the geocache app<\/strong><\/a> on your Smartphone, and away you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you set up an account, you start hunting for geocaches in your city, and when you find one, you tell everyone about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, where we live, there are over 6000 geocaches hidden throughout our city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is geocaching?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches”, at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world. – Wikipedia<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Once you find your geocache box, you can find all sorts of items inside or similar to the photo above with a geocache tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s quite a fun experience, as we’ve done it a few times, and perfect for a date night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romantic Breakfast In Bed<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Romantic Valentine’s Day Breakfast In Bed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Nothing says I love You louder than breakfast in bed, especially when it’s for your Valentine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your Valentine loves coffee, this is the time to show your coffee-making specialty skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A frothy cappuccino or hot beverage will surely make them smile<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I were to make breakfast in bed for Mrs. CBB, it would be bacon, cheese rapini<\/strong><\/a> omelet, sausages, and more bacon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bacon is LOVE for Mr. CBB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, and a giant mug of coffee with whipping cream and her favorite Irish Cream, Skinny Syrup<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Love To Your Valentine<\/h2>\n\n\n
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This option might not be for everyone, but it’s still a loving component for many couples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surprising your Valentine with the notion of making love on Valentine’s Day is special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the time to spoil your Valentine with a back rub or moisturize their body with cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light some candles, turn on romantic music in the background, and enjoy time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Romantic Ideas For Valentine’s Day <\/h2>\n\n\n\n