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Budget Cupid is here to help put a little romance in your life for less this Valentine's Day with 10 cheap date ideas - some are even FREE date nights! Use these cheap date ideas all year round!

  • Celebrate Early

    If you're a Bank of America customer, celebrate early and enjoy FREE admission to over 150 museums, zoos and botanical gardens the first weekend of the month.

    Kristl says: "It's free, and it's fun!"
  • Movie Night

    Curl up on the sofa and watch a romantic movie.

    Kristl says: "My fav date night movie??? Love Actually!"
  • Half & Half

    Can't decide on a cheap date for Valentine's? Each of you plan part of the evening.

    Kristl says: "surprise each other with your plans!"
  • Couples Massage

    diy couples massage...how romantic! Watch an instructional dvd if you need some tips!

    Kristl says: "If you're on a tight budget, chances are the $200 couples massage is out of the question! "
  • Wine Tasting at Home

    Discover your new favorite cheap wine by covering the bottles in brown paper, tasting & rating!

    Kristl says: "Don't forget the French bread and cheese to go with you wine tasting."
  • Walk on the Beach

    If you live in a warm climate and live near the beach...this one's for you!

    Kristl says: "hold hands, collect shells, build a sand castle and enjoy a glass of wine."
  • Scenic Drive

    The only expense? Gas!

    Kristl says: "hiking, picnics, sunsets...how romantic is that?"
  • Dine In, Not Out

    Cook a nice dinner together and don't forget the candlelight!

    Kristl says: "Why don't you recreate a meal you saw on the food channel?"
  • Revisit Your Wedding Album

    Cozy up by the fireplace and rekindle the flame as you revisit your wedding album.

    Kristl says: "It's a free date idea!"
  • Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries Together

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries are a Valentine's tradition, and making them together is a great tradition to start this year!

    Kristl says: "Making Chocolate Covered Strawberries together is affordable and romantic!"
  • Bruléed Mini Heart Cheesecakes

    Traditionally used to caramelize sugar on crème brûlée, a culinary torch is also handy for creating a crispy caramelized topping on individual cheesecakes.

    Larissa suggested: "Bake him these to go with the chocolate covered strawberries."
    • Kristl: anything heart shaped makes the cut!
  • Gift Idea: Deck of Love Cards

    It's made from a deck of cards, and blog Peppermint Creative even has some downloadable templates you can use for the insert.

    Cathleen King suggested: "I thought this was a genius gift idea - no need to buy a card or a present as it's two-in-one and then some."
  • Valentine’s Day Egg in the Basket

    The other day, my brother and I were talking about fish sandwiches. (Weird opening sentence, I know.) He informed me that the café where he works serves a sandwich called the Son of Salmon, to which I replied, “. . . wait, what?!” I...

    Larissa suggested: "How about breakfast in bed for Valentine's, this one's my favorite!"
    • Maria: I think I can swing this!
  • Play a DiscoveryGame

    A site specifically for couples to get to know each other better.

    Karla Stephens-Tolstoy suggested: "it's a great way to connect even if you can't be together."

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