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Just when you thought the gift-giving season was over, it’s already February and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. According to MSN Money, Americans are expected to spend $14.7 billion on V-Day festivities!

Is that really the cost of love? Here are some great tips that will help you express your love without breaking the bank:

1. Eat in: Leaving the house and going to a restaurant is easy. Planning and cooking a home-cooked meal will show your significant other how much effort you put into this year’s Valentine’s Day. This way, you will actually be able to spend time with each other, instead of a waiter and several other couples.

2. Don’t send flowers: Honestly, they’re expensive (especially this time of year) and they die. However, if flowers are necessary, order them online where it will be much easier to compare prices. You can even choose your own flowers at the florist and deliver them yourself.

3. Think small, but tasteful: What would you rather have— a bunch of day-old grocery store flowers or a few fresh flowers? A few, delectable pieces of Godiva chocolate or a whole bag o’ Hershey’s? You get the picture.

4. Instead of gifts, you could both save for a trip together. Spend the evening planning your weekend getaway. You’ll have something to look forward to in the future and you will still spend quality time together.

Most of all, your loved ones will just appreciate you having a plan, no matter what it is. You can get more great ideas here. What are your thoughts to save money on Valentine’s Day?