Make Your Own Cards:
Instead of purchasing Valentine's Day cards to giveaway; have your children make their own. The recipients will be pleased and you'll have a project to keep your kids busy.Buy at a Discount Shop:
If your children will need Valentine's Day cards for the entire class, pick them up at a dollar store.Bake Instead of Buy:
If you need to bring treats for a class party, have your child help you bake the treats instead of buying premade at the grocery store. Make a double batch, and you'll have some to enjoy with your own family.Reuse:
Did you save last year's Valentine's Day cards? If so, cut the front off and glue them onto construction paper. You'll have a new card with a new look. If you don't have cards from last year, plan ahead and consider saving your cards for next year.Have a Family Night:
Instead of going out for a romantic dinner with your spouse, consider staying at home and having a family night. You'll save money on dinner and a babysitter and you can enjoy a fun evening at home with your kids.Focus on Free Entertainment:
If possible, offer to provide music or poems for a class party instead of bringing items you must purchase. Sign up quickly, so you can pick what you want to bring.Celebrate on a Different Day:
There's no rule that says you must celebrate Valentine's Day on Feb. 14. Celebrate it on a different night and you'll avoid inflated prices.
