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The Best DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts and Dates on a Budget

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Erica Longueira Student Contributor, Marymount Manhattan College
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Joelle Bellini Student Contributor, Marymount Manhattan College
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at MMM chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Though saying “no” to chocolate or flowers may not be in our dictionary, sometimes we’d like to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a little more special way. Whether you’re on a budget or just want to show your affection with a personal, handmade gift, here are twenty unique ideas to make your partner feel loved this February 14th.

10 DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your SO

  1. A scrapbook.

 

2. A Basket of Their Favorite Candy.

3. A picture frame with a picture of you and your SO.

 

4. A nice homemade dinner.

 

5. A mixtape CD of their favorite songs / songs that have significant meaning to your relationship.

 

6. Write them a love letter.

 

7. A jar of reasons why you love them.

 

8. Write a bunch of “Open When…” letters.

 

9. A gift for each of the senses.

 

10. Plan a date for every month of the year.

 

 

10 Valentine’s Day Dates on a Budget

  1. Go ice skating and drink hot chocolate.

 

 

2. See the new Fifty Shades of Grey movie.

3. Have dinner and dessert at home.

4. Order your favorite take-out.

5. Go to a karaoke bar.

 

6. Play games at an arcade.

 

7. Go to a museum.

8. Go roller-skating.

9. Build a blanket fort and watch a movie in it.

 

10. Have a game night.

 

 

With these ideas of dates and gifts for your SO, you are bound to have a great holiday!