Saving Around Valentine’s Day

Buying gifts and saving money during Valentine’s Day can be challenging for many people, but there are many helpful ways to save. 

Often, especially during this Holiday, people struggle with saving money because of all the gifts they are trying to buy. There are many ways to save money that most people simply just ignore or forget about, such as using coupons, going to thrift stores, making gifts, and shopping online.

Coupons can be found in mail, online, and in emails. Instead of throwing out junk mail, double check for these coupons so you don’t miss out on an opportunity. Often many deals are missed because people are too lazy to check the mail. There are also many coupon apps and websites that can save you money. You can start here to begin looking for deals: https://www.coupons.com/ .

Another way to save money is by going to thrift stores. Thrifting is a great way to save money because you can find quality items for extremely cheap prices. Make sure to check every shelf in case there is something hidden. Thrift stores have many items of interest including clothes, books, accessories, toys, shoes, stuffed animals, and even household appliances. Check out The Salvation Army, Savers, 2nd Ave, and Plato’s Closet in our local area for these quality deals. 

A third way to save money is online shopping. College student Maddie Taylor stated, “I save money by looking for deals online.” Many stores offer more deals online than in person. There are often holiday sales and even a clearance section. Many online stores also offer deals for signing up after purchases. 

An alternative to buying gifts is making them. Art, food, and cards are popular homemade gifts that people enjoy. They are easy to make and a great way to save money, they just require time and hard work. 

Saving during Valentine’s Day can be tough, but there are solutions to help. Using coupons, making gifts, and shopping online and at thrift stores can save hundreds of dollars and be a meaningful way to share the holiday.