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7 Budget-Friendly Date Ideas

Chonce Maddox / February 8th, 2017 / No Comments

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner? Don’t have any plans yet? Don’t worry. Valentine’s Day really gets hyped up by retailers and couples are who in the honeymoon stage of their relationship (in my opinion) but that doesn’t mean you need to stress out or spend a ton of money this month just to show your significant other how much you mean to him or her. This year,...

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How to Make Valentine’s Day More Affordable

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Chonce Maddox / February 4th, 2016 / No Comments

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and merchants are gearing up to capitalize on the popular holiday for couples. Valentine’s Day is not a cheap holiday, especially if you’re in a relationship. Americans spend an average of $17.6 billion on the holiday and men tend to spend the most money. Go figure. With the average person spending $168.74 to celebrate Valentine’s Day – whether...

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Valentine’s Day Advice for the Cash Strapped Partner

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Taylor / February 19th, 2015 / No Comments

The most loved (or hated) holiday is upon us. And that means you’re probably starting to look at gifts for your loved one. When you’re strapped for cash, the ways you can treat the special person in your life may be limiting. But having a limited budget doesn’t mean you can’t make someone feel special. Here’s some advice on celebrating the holiday of love when you’re...

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6 Fun Valentine’s Day Activities with Kids

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Melissa Batai / February 12th, 2014 / No Comments

Valentine’s Day is marked as a time for romance, but kids like Valentine’s Day as well! After all, they get to exchange Valentine’s with their classmates and receive candy, which is the best part for many kids. My mom always made Valentine’s Day special by giving me a card and a box of chocolates. If you’re the parent of young kids and you want to make Valentine’s...

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