Finding perfect last minute valentine gifts that are frugal isn’t always easy. Sometimes, the hardest part is knowing what to get them. Here are a few frugal gift ideas that might help.
Now through February 11th, Bath & Body Works (online and in-store) is offering up their LOVE 3-Wick Candle for just $10 (regularly $22.50). Plus, today only, you can score Free shipping with any $10 purchase when you use promo code HEY10 at checkout, making these candles just $10 shipped to your door!
If so, head over to Paypal.com, log in to your account and click on the Wallet tab to see if you have an offer for $15 off your purchase of $15 or more at 1-800-Flowers, valid through 3/31. You can also search your inbox for an email with the subject “Get $15 off a purchase of $15 or more at 1-800-Flowers.com” from paypal@e.paypal.com. Also, you may also have received an email with a $5 coupon, valid through 2/16. I also found 25% off FTD, 20% off Teleflora.
Plus, LivingSocial is offering up a $30 voucher to spend on Valentine’s Day Flowers and Gifts for just $15…and it appears you may be able to stack both promotions! Awesome!
Hop on over to Target.com where select Women’s Gilligan & O’Malley Robes are marked down to just $12.48 (regularly $24.99). Choose free in-store pick up if available near you; otherwise, shipping is free on orders over $25. And if you’re a Target REDCardholder, you will get free shipping and an extra 5% off making the final cost of this robe just $11.86 shipped!
Shopping for the man in your life? Snatch up this Hanes Men’s Cozy Robe in White for just $12.48 (regularly $24.99)!
Long Walk
The long walk is great time spent together. Find somewhere beautiful in your neighborhood and take your date out walking. You can also go hand-in-hand to the Dallas Arboretum or Zoo for just $5 this month.
Favorite Jelly Belly Flavor or Bulk Candy
Nearly everybody has a secret, favorite Jelly Belly flavor. Figure out your sweetheart’s favorite bean, then use the Jelly Belly store locator to find a store near you that sells Jelly Belly’s in bulk. Get $5 of whichever jelly is their favorite, and show your Valentine that you pay attention to the little things. The bulk candy aisle in stores also offer plenty of opportunities to put together a $5 gift that tastes better — and is much more personalized — than a box of Valentine’s candy.
Movie Night or Amazon Fire Stick
The Amazon Fire TV Stick can be one of the great last minute Valentine gifts for those who like to chill in front of the TV. With the Amazon Fire TV Stick you can plug it in to your TV and have unlimited access to the Amazon Prime, library. In addition to that, you can also watch from channels like ESPN Go, A&E, the History Channel, HBO Now and many more.
If you just want to rent a movie, weekly MyDFWMommy posts free DVD Rental codes from Redbox. Just keep your eyes peeled for those postings!
Magazines
Get a magazine subscription, either physical or electronic. ESPN or Sports Illustrated are great for the sports nut, or a good cooking magazine for the cook in the family. Better yet, download your sweethearts favorite magazines for her. Below are a bunch of free offers!
More Magazine US
Better Home & Gardens Magazine
Every Day with Rachael Ray Magazine
Handmade Card or Personalized Card
A handmade card can often be one of the best and most treasured Valentine’s Day presents. If you don’t feel creative enough, you can make one with photos and such that shows you took time and put thought into the card.
I like Cardstore and through 2/8 all Valentine’s Day cards are just $2.79 with code CCA6279.
Fancy Fast Food
Your date probably has at least one fast food restaurant that is a guilty pleasure. This year, get yourselves all dressed up and go on a fancy fast food date. There are lots of free restaurant deals and moderate priced deals we’ve listed to fit anyone’s budget.
Homecooked Meal
Even a simple meal of spaghetti and garlic bread can be memorable and remarkable if you present it correctly: table settings, candles and mood music all help make the evening. Use our coupon database to help you save on your favorite dish!
Gift of Time
This is a great idea for someone who is strapped for time. Whether you only need a few things, or you actually need several things but only have a few minutes to get them, shopping online for groceries and then choosing a time to have them handed to you (or better yet, loaded into your trunk) is a fantastic convenience! Walmart is making this dream a reality! Customers can simply shop their grocery lists online, choose a time to pick up their orders and then pull in to a designated parking area at their local stores, where associates will load the items into their cars. It’s all the convenience of a specially trained personal shopper, plus savings with no extra fees or charges; and the ability to place an order and pick it up the very same day. Plus, you can save $10 off your first order of $50 or more when use eVoucher code TRUELOVE at checkout.
Gift of Massage
Today only, Groupon will give you an extra $10 off your facials & massage purchase when you use coupon code POSH10 at checkout.
In Dallas, there are deals for as low as $4 after code! Use this code up to 3 times (just do separate transactions!)and pick up a few deals to use in the future!
Art
Make your special someone a piece of original art. Better yet, how about art for two? Buy the biggest sheet of poster board you can get for under $5 and invite your Valentine to make art together.
Fire Tablets, Kindles, Ebooks
Through February 13th, Amazon has some great deals on Fire Tablets and Kindles! You can get the Fire, 7″ Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB – Includes Special Offers for only $39.99 shipped (reg. $49.99). Or, this Kindle for Kids Bundle for only $79.99 each shipped (reg. up to $139.97).
If your special someone owns a Kindle, a Nook or another ereader, there are gobs of books available for under $5. We also offer free ebooks daily on MyDFWMommy! Look for the 99-cent listings so you can give multiple books and make your gift look extra-special.
Dollar Store Gift
Every dollar store has a few surprising treasures, whether it’s a hilarious toy or a collection of silly stickers. If your Valentine appreciates a humorous gift, find something fun at the dollar store and make your Valentine smile.
Private Dance Party
Load up your smartphone with slow dance music and find the perfect location for a private dance party — maybe it’s your living room, or maybe it’s in the park under a streetlight. Then take your Valentine out dancing. Amazon Prime Music offers a 30-Day Free Trial where you can enjoy unlimited ad-free musicstreaming from thousands of playlists and stations. You DON’T want commercials during your private dance party!
Check out music from top artists like Adele, Coldplay, One Direction, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Blake Shelton, Katy Perry, and The Rolling Stones
Local Events
If you are looking for free Valentine’s Day entertainment, we have a ton of ideas for you here! Lot’s of fun and free events for the entire family!
One Rose
If you can’t afford a bouquet of roses, see if your local flower shop is selling single roses. A single red rose often says more than a whole dozen.
Grocery Store Flowers
Even the most humble of grocery store bouquets can become beautiful with a little help. Take the flowers out of the plastic, trim them and put them into a vase.
