Save on V-Day With These Affordable Date and Gift Ideas!

Gah, Valentine's Day is almost here! Don't freak out just yet; we hosted a Twitter chat today with guest expert Mint to figure out affordable solutions for the ultimate love holiday. Here is a roundup of some great suggestions on dates and gifts that won't break the bank!

Budget-Friendly Dates

• "Stay in! Here are some date nights-in ideas."  — @mint
• "Cook a romantic dinner in and rent a movie from RedBox." — @WiseBread
• "Going out to dinner the next night — 2/15 — costs a lot less (no prix-fixe!) and easier to get a sitter!" — @POPSUGARMoms
• "Going to a museum or art gallery is fun and inexpensive!" — @FinanceSecure
• "Coffee and dessert. Starbucks has buy one get one free lattes from 2 to 5 p.m. on Valentine's day." — @shopping_boss
• "Go to your credit card site for restaurant deals." — @BeFrugal
• "Look for sneaky savings when you check in on foursquare. They often have some automatic dining rebates." — @BeFrugal
• "$50 off if you spend $100 at restaurants.com." — @mint
• "Pack a blanket and hot chocolate in a thermos and cuddle under the stars!" — @eunapark91
• "A family PJ party with heart-shaped pancakes." — @POPSUGARMoms
• "98 budget-friendly date ideas if you need help." — @POPSUGARSmart
• "Build a pillow fort at home." — @mint

Affordable Gift Ideas

• "DIY photo pendants will make the perfect present for a new mom. She can wear a photo of baby with her everywhere she goes." — @SarahLipoff
• "Daily deals to be redeemed at a future date." — @POPSUGARSmart
• "Check out this list of 57 affordable gifts for him." — @gracehitchcock
• "Personalized sugar cookies are a great go-to gift. Not to mention you can say they're made with love." — @LRocketto
• "Tickets for a show. Affordable ones can be bought at StubHub." — @RAS070
• "StubHub also has a freebie friday each week for $50." — @RanaDurham
• "Handmade cards to save money." — @gracehitchcock
• "DIY rum spice aftershave as a budget-friendly vday gift for men." — @POPSUGARSmart
  
• "Printables for a personalized love coupons." — @POPSUGARSmart