Every year, Valentine’s Day rolls around, and every year, teenagers are stressed on budgeting for gifts; romantic or platonic. People wonder whether their feelings will be reciprocated, or whether their gifts are too small or too large. Here are some simple ideas for everyone, from friends to crushes to your significant other, that will be meaningful but still under a budget.
For friends: While all friends get each other different levels of gifts, sometimes gifting someone a small thing can make their 14th a little brighter. If you have some time, you can craft something special for your friends. Some simple craft ideas are: a photo collage, candy bags, paper flowers, or personalized cards. Another idea is baking cookies or getting chocolates or candies. ‘Galentine’s Day’ has also gained popularity, where a small party is hosted for close friends to spend Valentine’s Day together. This can be as simple as hanging out after school, or as extravagant as a special dinner – the main idea is spending quality time with your friends.
For crushes: If you’re looking to be subtle with your crush’s valentine this year, one good gift is a card for them from their ‘secret admirer’. However, if you want to see if they reciprocate your feelings and give them a gift straight from you, classic Valentine’s Day gifts are the way to go. These include flowers, chocolates, or even teddy bears. These gifts can be found a lot of places in February, but places like CVS will usually have these gifts for a lower price.
For significant others: You don’t need to spend a lot of money to make Valentine’s Day special for someone you care about. Sentimental things often make the best gifts for holidays like this. Sentimental gifts can include a photo collage of your favorite memories, special cards, or a personalized keepsake. If you want to go the classic route, you can purchase similar gifts to the ‘crush’ ones, such as flowers, candies, or stuffed animals. Another idea to plan for your significant other this upcoming 14th is a special date. Many couples go on dates for Valentine’s Day, but to make it extra special for your person, you can tailor and personalize it to them.
Overall, even just giving your significant other a little extra love on Valentine’s Day can be enough. This holiday is a day of love, not a day of spending too much money to make people extra happy.
