How to celebrate Valentines Day without buying gifts

How to celebrate Valentines Day without buying giftsHow to celebrate Valentines Day without buying giftsIts Valentines Day That means youre being inundated with ads from companies that sell diamonds, flowers, chocolates, and more. It also means youre probably feeling pressured or tempted to buy something for a loved one that you may or may not be able to afford.Plus, asI wrote aboutat the holidays, maybe you or your loved ones dont really want to give or receive physical gifts.Well, I have some good news for you you can celebrate Valentines Day (and any other special day) without buying expensive gifts. Heres howMake a MealOne of my favorite things to do is have friends over to my house for a meal. It can be dinner or brunch, it doesnt really matter. The important part is that were taking the time to be together. I actually enjoy this more than going to a restaurant for a meal, because we can whatever we want and drink as much as we want, and we dont have to worry about the bill bein g too high.If you want to show your loved ones how much you care about them, but you dont have the budget for a fancy restaurant, make them a meal If you want to make it even more special, find out what their favorite dishes are and surprise them with those.Bake CookiesI dont know about you, but I love getting containers filled with tasty treats around the holidays. Chances are, a lot of your favorite people love it too. Save money and stress by baking cookies or other treats and giving them as gifts. If you want to make it even more special, find out what your friends or family members favorite baked goods are (or if they have any dietary restrictions or sensitivities) and be deliberate with what youre making.Write a CardEven more than a thoughtful gift, I love receiving thoughtful, handwritten cards in the mail. I also love sending them. Its an opportunity to really be honest about how grateful you are to have someone in your life. If you cant afford a gift for someone this year, pick out a cute card (or make one) and write about how much you appreciate them. Pop it in the mail and make their day.Frame a PhotoSpoiler alert, but this is my gift plan for many holidays and special occasions in 2019. Since I got married in November, I have a ton of amazing photos of and with some of my very favorite people. Now that everything is digital, many of us forget to print out and hang photos around the house. Ive printed out a bunch of my favorite wedding photos and Ill be framing and sending them to my loved ones throughout the year. Its an easy, affordable, and thoughtful way to show people that Im thinking of them.Do you have favorite photos that you would love to see hanging up in your friends homes? Its so affordable and easy to order prints these days. I useSnapfish, but theres alsoShutterflyand the traditional places like Walgreens and CVSHave a Movie NightOne of my dear friends and I keep saying we need to have a Jim Carrey movie night (we both have a childhood love for him and Ace Ventura). We want to make it a whole event, where we eat dinner together, make snacks, and watch our favorite Jim Carrey movies.Do you love watching movies? Make a date of it Except, instead of going out for dinner and a movie, have someone over for snacks and movie night. Youll be able to talk a lot more without bothering anyone, and the popcorn is much more affordable.Happy Valentines Day I hope youre able to show someone that you love them