Cheap Romantic Gift Ideas

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It’s not about how much money you spend – it’s about the thought that you put into your gift giving! If money’s tight but you’re in love, don’t worry – here are some cheap romantic gift ideas that will leave your partner swooning!

Get Sentimental

A framed collection of special items such as photographs, ticket stubs and love notes is a wonderful memento of a part of your lives you shared. Showcase a small trip you took, and get creative – include menus, guitar picks, parking tickets or hotel room keys!

Photos are a fabulous gift – they’re not expensive, they’re heartfelt, and its easy to create! You have so many options if you decide to give a photo as a gift. A simple framed photo is lovely. You can also visit an online photo site to see all the amazing things that can be done with your photographs. Magnets, mugs, and mousepads are just a few of your options! Consider showcasing a series of photographs in a hardcover book – it’s a little more expensive but it still falls in the under $50 range – and for a gift that will last a lifetime, it’s a small price to pay!

Get Local

You’d be surprised at all the amazing shows, concerts, and fun things to do that are going on right in your hometown! Surprise your honey with tickets to a local jazz concert, an African food festival, or a gallery opening. Choose something you might not normally do, and have fun expanding your cultural horizons together. Local shows are often free or very low-cost, and provide a fabulous date idea!

Pay Attention

For cheap romantic gifts, simply pay attention to the things that your partner truly loves! Does he love pop tarts? Wrap up a case of them and bring them to his house! Is she a huge Harry Potter fan? A boxed series is the perfect gift. Does he complain that he doesn’t have a backpack big enough to fit all his books? Tie a bow on a new one! Paying attention to the little things and then turning them into gifts is what makes a gift truly special!

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Scour Antique and Flea Markets

Look for unique items that remind you of your partner! From vintage jewelry to old music books or wine posters, you can find truly unique items that will appeal to your partner.

Purchase by Interest!

Here is a cheap romantic gift idea for the person in your life that you want to give the world to (but you can’t quite afford it!)

For the Chef….An herb garden in a container (available at markets or grocery store)For the Music Lover…I-tunes music, hand selected by you and gifted onlineFor the Delivery-Food Lover…A binder filled with all the local take-out menus, with their favorite foods highlighted!For the Coffee Lover…A trendy reusable coffee mug, delivered by hand with steaming java! For the Gardener…A full day of your labor – offer to move stones, spread manure, anything!

Think about what the person in your life loves to do in their spare time, and then come up with a sweet gift that they’ll truly appreciate. Make it romantic by adding some ribbon, fresh flowers, and a cute note expressing how you feel.