How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day On a Budget

The holidays only recently just departed, and yet there’s Valentine’s Day on the horizon. Which, sure… both wonderful times of love and celebration and so on and so forth. Expensive though? Don’t get us started…

Or actually, do get us started. Helping you get the most from your money is our raison d’etre, whether that’s turning dollars into reward points through Fetch or offering fantastic budget Valentine’s Day ideas to help celebrate the people you love (or even treat yourself). Fetch is all about teaching everyone how to enrich their Valentine’s Day while earning rewards on gifts for him or her, decorations, food and drink, and more.

Let’s get going.

Budget-friendly Valentine’s Day ideas for couples

We know lovers young and old need nothing more than each other for Valentine’s Day, but why stop at what you need when there are plenty of affordable Valentine’s Day ideas to make things extra special?

How about these?

• Creative Date Night: Enjoy a candlelit dinner at home, plan a nostalgic movie marathon, take a scenic walk around the city, or simply grab some blankets and take in the sunset together. Use the Fetch shopping app to earn rewards on everything from movie rentals to ingredients.
• DIY Gifts and Experiences: Treasured gifts need not cost the Earth when a romantic scrapbook or set of love letters can set the heart beating for next to nothing. Fetch gift cards are ideal for picking up crafting supplies or printing out photos.
• Romantic Gestures on a Budget: Gift your partner the royal treatment they deserve by making breakfast in bed or giving a long full-body massage. Personalized Fetch offers on items like drinks and snacks can help make it happen.

Affordable Galentine’s Day ideas

Was Galentine’s Day a thing before Parks and Rec? Possibly, but Leslie Knope really brought it to the fore, bless her heart. Our favorite day to praise the ladies in your life is generally celebrated on February 13 but can be observed whenever you wish. Here are a few cost-effective yet meaningful ideas.

• Fun Group Activities: Affordable group activities include potlucks, crafting evenings, and rom-com evenings. Save on groceries and other supplies by visiting online retailers through Fetch Shop or snapping receipts through our rewards app. 
• Gift Exchange on a Budget: Budget-friendly “Secret Cupid” gift exchanges ensure everyone gets a present without anyone breaking the bank, so choose and stick to a low maximum spend. Fetch Shop is a great option for picking up gifts while earning rewards on purchases
• DIY Spa Night: Gather the girls for a home-made spa experience complete with facemasks, candles, and music. Fetch gift cards for Bath & Body Works, Ulta Beauty, and Target are sure to come in handy.

Solo Valentine’s Day ideas: self-care and treats

They say you can’t love others until you learn to love yourself. Wise words indeed, so now’s the time for some self-care and solo indulgences. Let’s explore how to make Valentine’s Day count when you spend it with yourself.

• Self-Care Rituals: Devote some time to yourself alone by taking a deep relaxing bath, reacquainting yourself with a cherished hobby, journalling, or simply setting aside a few hours to devour one of those books you’ve been meaning to start. Fetch helps you earn rewards on self-care essentials like bath bombs, books, and chocolates.
• Treat Yourself on a Budget: Cut loose by ordering your favorite takeout, whipping up a decadent dessert, or buying yourself a small gift. Fetch gift cards for Dunkin’, Starbucks, and Papa John’s will add some savings.
• Personal Growth and Reflection: Take the opportunity for some self-improvement by enrolling in an online class or learning a new skill. Use Fetch Shop to browse materials and earn points on each dollar spent.

How Fetch makes Valentine’s Day affordable

Fetch sets out a whole host of options to help you earn rewards whether online shopping or heading to the store, so we’re confident you can make this year’s Valentine’s Day a red-letter day on even the most modest of budgets.

You can:

• Earn Rewards on Valentine’s Purchases: Take a photo of your grocery, gift, and dining receipts, then scan it with the Fetch app to earn reward points.
• Save with Fetch Shop: Open Fetch Shop through our shopping app, choose an online retailer, then shop their online store as usual while earning points on every purchase.
• Stretch Your Budget with Fetch Gift Cards: Redeem those Fetch points for gift cards for retailers such as Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and more to partly or totally offset the cost of Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Fetch lets you enjoy Valentine’s Day on a budget without cutting corners

Remember when saving money used to mean making sacrifices? Not with Fetch! We’re thrilled to assist couples across the country devise special and meaningful Valentine’s Days without hitting their bank accounts too hard. So start earning rewards on Valentine’s essentials today by downloading the Fetch rewards app.