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Frugal Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two
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Guest Poster |
February 9th, 2009 |
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Valentines Day |
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The following is a guest post by Shynea, a work at home mom (WAHM) of four beautiful boys, scrapbook lover and avid couponer. She loves creating frugal recipes (just like the ones you’ll be able to download below). She can be found blogging at Penny Pinching Diva.
Frugal Romantic Valentine’s Dinner Recipes
Every year around Valentine’s Day couples spend an excessive amount of money when buying gifts. From teddy bears to chocolates to roses, purchasing a present for your special someone can be pretty expensive. If you’re anything like myself, you may not have a lot of money in your budget to allow for miscellaneous expenses such as these.
If you’re in love, then this day should not be spent worrying about the quantity of the presents that you receive, but about the quality time that you and your spouse get to spend together.
How about throwing a date night at home? It is one of the most frugal things that you can do this year to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Not only do you get to spend uninterrupted time with your special someone, but you also get the chance to make them a meal from the heart. Even if your cooking skills are not that of a chef, a new recipe can make a boring dinner pop. Along with the right table scape, you can create a romantic meal setting at home.
I have provided you with a downloadable meal plan for an easy appetizer and main course combo. Some of the items on the grocery list you may already find in your pantry. Other items can be purchased for very little. In all, this meal should run you less then $40. How is that for a frugal date? You will start with a very simple Mini Shrimp Eggroll Bites appetizer and lead into the Asian Stir Fry Pasta. For dessert? Premade brownies warmed in the microwave and topped with vanilla ice cream.
Valentine’s Day this year can be special, even if you are on a budget.
Free Download: Frugal Valentine’s Date Night Recipes
Free downloads: Valentine’s Date Night Romantic Recipes
Wow! Thanks for the great idea and the awesome recipe, Shynea! My husband would love this. Now, to find someone to swap chilcare with….
Phoebe
Danelle, Thank you so much for allowing me to guest post on your site. I have enjoyed it thoroughly. I love your site and I visit it everyday. I am honored that you allowed me to submit my Valentine’s Day idea.
@ Phoebe,
I am not switching childcare with anyone this year. I am serving a late night dinner to my fiance when all of the children are asleep. I put that suggestion in as an alternative.
Take care,
Shynea
@Shynea: You’re welcome – we loved having you guest post. Your menu is divine! My husband and I are also doing a late-night Valentine’s dinner after the kids are in bed. We’re having portabello mushroom sandwiches and snow crab (on sale for $5.99 a pound this week! w00t!). No babysitter needed, and no huge restaurant bill either!
Barbi