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4 Affordable Ways to Show your Friends you Love them on Valentine’s Day

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at C Mich chapter.

Valentine’s Day is a day full of love and happiness celebrated all over the world. Many think this holiday is just for your significant other, but I beg to differ. Friends and family deserve to be celebrated too, and if you’re like me, it can be hard to show every day appreciation for them. Below are four easy and cheap ways to help you appreciate those that you love on Valentine’s Day.

Make them a homemade dinner

Usually when you cook dinner, you have extras anyways, so why not grab an extra serving and cook for them? Potluck dinners are also super easy to plan and very fun to participate in.

Frame a picture of you two

Pictures are less than ten cents to print out, and a frame is a dollar at the dollar store. It’s also easy and cute to decorate the frame with paint and/or sharpies yourself.

Reasons why I appreciate you jar

This gift is very thoughtful because you can personalize it in many ways. You can also get a jar at the dollar store, along with cardstock that is very cheap and cute. You could also use notecards, and even paint the jar if you really want to go above and beyond.

Personal cards

This is the most simple act you can do for a friend. I don’t know about you, but I’ve made these cards since I’ve been in Kindergarten. Grab some paper and colored pens and deliver this handmade card for a guaranteed smile.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

 

Hi there! My name is Emily and I am a junior at Central Michigan University. I have a double major in Information Systems and Human Resource Management. I am also involved in Sigma Kappa sorority, and spend my free time volunteering and exploring. My favorite place to be is on the water and I love the color blue. I write randomly to let out some steam, and a good chunk of these articles weren’t planned topics and came sporadically. I hope you enjoy!