My Frugal Valentine

One might think that me losing my job is the reason for our frugal Valentine celebration. However, I actually can't remember the last time that Marshall and I went out for dinner on Valentine's Day. And we've never been big on the gift giving. Maybe it is because we don't like to deal with the crowds or because we don't want to hassle trying to find a babysitter. Maybe it is because our anniversary is the 24th of February or maybe it is just because we're frugal. Always have been, probably always will be. I remember celebrating our first Christmas together and Marshall asked if we had been dating long enough for him to use a coupon. I knew he was the man for me.

The boys and I spent a couple hours Saturday making homemade Valentine's which was a great way to spend time together and save money as well. Marshall and the boys gave me a couple small little gifts. I think it is always good for us to take every opportunity we can to teach the boys about giving - even if it is just a small candle, a plant, etc.

Our homemade Valentine's

As has become our Valentine tradition, Marshall and I made dinner after the kids went to bed - lobster tails, steak, asparagus, and potatoes. And of course, wine.  We actually cooked our Valentine's dinner Saturday night so we could enjoy it a bit more and not have to worry about getting ready for the week on Sunday.

That meant that we had a candlelit Valentine's Day dinner as a family. We talked about what we love: Marshall loves pizza, I love sleeping in, T-man loves me, and D-man, well, D-man wasn't really into the conversation. According to him, he loves nothing right now (Yes, he was being a bit difficult).  The biggest discussion during the meal was when the boys got to blow out the candles they gave me for Valentine's Day. Ah, the riveting dinnertime discussions with a three and six year old.

And yes, my Valentine and I may be frugal. But we are rich indeed.