Top Ten Frugal ways to show your Hubby some love for Valentine's Day

We show love to our spouses throughout the year, but Valentine's Day is a great excuse to do something extra special for your spouse.  And it doesn't need to cost a fortune!  Here are ten low or no-cost things you can do for your hubby to show him how much you love him.

1. Does anyone else remember "mix tapes"?  Those may be before your time but these days we can make a special CD or "playlist" for our husbands.  Download songs that are special to you as a couple and burn them to a CD.  Or surprise your guy by downloading music to a new playlist on his phone or mp3 player.  Use songs from your wedding, songs from when you were dating, etc.  Listen together and reminisce!

2. Write a love letter with the top ten things you love about your husband.  To make it extra special you can print it out on nice paper and frame it. 

3. Have a living room "picnic".  Dinner out for Valentine's Day is nice, but if you are looking to save a little money why not have a romantic picnic at home?  Rent a movie, spread a blanket on the floor and have a meal together after the kids are in bed. 

4. Make a video of you and the kids wishing Daddy a Happy Valentine's Day.  You can email the video to your husband or post it on youtube and put the link on their facebook account.  This is especially good for those tech-savvy Dad's.

5. Go on a mini-date to your favorite coffee shop and share a rich dessert.  If you want to save money on babysitting find another couple and trade nights with them.

6. Go out for Valentine's lunch or breakfast! This works especially well if you have little ones who are in preschool.  Drop them off and meet your spouse at your favorite breakfast place.  No sitter needed and you still get some special time together!

7. Make or buy some of your husband's favorite cookies.  Wrap up a few, attach a sweet note, then hide them in his car/briefcase/backpack the night before Valentine's Day for a cute surprise.

8. Make a photo slideshow or album using pictures of the two of you over the years.  You will both enjoy looking back on your wedding, the day your kids were born, or to that special trip you took.

9. If you and your hubby love hanging out with good friends, consider having a Valentine's Day Progressive dinner.  Find two or three other couples and have each one choose a course to host. 

10. Have a romantic, candlelit dinner for two at your home.  Make his favorite meal, light some candles, and play some romantic tunes in the background.  If you aren't into cooking, get takeout from your favorite restaurant. 

What are your favorite frugal ideas for Valentine's Day?  Please post them in the comments or over on our facebook group.  Our next meeting is Thursday, February 9th, and we will be focusing on love and marriage.  Our guest speakers will be Kyle and Christine Hoover.  Hope to see you there WITH your hubby!  Also, be sure to visit the blog again soon for some frugal Valentine's ideas for your kids!