Valentine's Day Blog Archives

Great Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Kind of Man

By Allison Martin, DealNews Contributing Writer

Whether your fella is into gourmet foods or games, or you want to splurge or save, we've got you covered. Read on for our Valentine's Day gift ideas for him.

Published January 31, 2019

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Great Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Kind of Woman

By Allison Martin, DealNews Contributing Writer

Stressing about Valentine's Day? Whether your gal is into coffee or makeup, or your budget is big or small, we've got you covered. Check out our list of Valentine's gifts for her, so you can pick out a present she'll love.

Published January 30, 2019

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What to Expect From Valentine's Day Deals in 2019

By Erin Coduti, Sean Flynn

Whether you're looking for a Valentine's Day gift for him or her, you're probably not going to leave the price tags on. Our Valentine's Day gift guide for 2019 will help you save money with the perfect deal for your perfect someone.

Published January 24, 2019

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A Morally Dubious Guide to Celebrating Valentine's Day on the Cheap

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews User Experience Researcher

Valentine's Day is just so expensive. Flowers, chocolates, fancy dinners, jewelry, and a greeting card?! It's too much! Fret not, as we've come up with ways to save money on Valentine's Day effluvia and whatnot. And only some of them are illegal!

Published February 12, 2018

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Is It Cheaper to Celebrate Valentine's Day Early (or Late)?

By Sheryl Nance-Nash, DealNews Contributing Writer

Some couples celebrate Valentine's on a different day to save money, but is that the best solution? To help you decide, we talk about how much more you'll pay on Valentine's Day itself, and whether it's better to celebrate early or late.

Published February 9, 2018

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Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Kind of Man

By Jessica Hulett, DealNews Contributing Writer

Whether your fella is into gourmet foods or geekdom, or you want to splurge or save, we've got you covered. Read on for our Valentine's Day gift ideas for guys.

Published February 8, 2018

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Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Kind of Woman

By Jessica Hulett, DealNews Contributing Writer

Stressing about Valentine's Day? Whether your gal is into coffee or comedy, or your budget is big or small, we've got you covered. Check out our Valentine's gift ideas for 12 types of women.

Published February 6, 2018

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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Every Relationship

By Erin Coduti, DealNews Contributing Writer

Valentine's Day is made for couples, but that doesn't mean all couples should celebrate the same way. We've rounded up the best and worst Valentine's Day gifts you can give, depending on the stage of your relationship.

Published February 5, 2018

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Is It Cheaper to Celebrate Valentine's Day Early (or Late)?

By Sheryl Nance-Nash, DealNews Contributing Writer

Some couples celebrate Valentine's on a different day to save money, but is that the best solution? To help you decide, we talk about how much more you'll pay on Valentine's Day itself, and whether it's better to celebrate early or late.

Published January 29, 2018

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What to Expect From Valentine's Day Deals

By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Staff Writer

You've just recovered from Christmas, but Valentine's Day is right around the corner. To avoid paying too much and getting stuck with lackluster gifts, start planning your romantic day now.

Published February 2, 2017

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Find an Awesome Valentine's Day Gift for Every Budget

By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Staff Writer

Valentine's Day shopping can be challenging, to say the least. You want to gift your sweetie something awesome, but you don't want to go broke. Fortunately, we've found awesome Valentine's Day picks for every budget, from DIY cocktails to personalized getaways.

Published February 1, 2017

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11 Gifts You Should Avoid on Valentine's Day

By Louis Ramirez, DealNews Former Senior Writer

Few calendar days carry the pressure associated with Valentine's Day. To help you steer clear of any Valentine's Day mishaps, we've created a list of 11 Valentine's Day gifts you should avoid at all costs.

Published February 11, 2015

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9 Alternative Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for the Modern Romantic

By Donna Doyle, DealNews Content Editor

Love-sick lads and lasses who are tired of shopping for chocolates and flowers will be inspired by ~!our selection of adorable alternatives to the more typical heart-filled and sweet-smelling Valentine's Day options. The spoils include a bouquet of unicorns (oh yes) and a pair of mittens that's been sickeningly crafted for two.

Published February 10, 2015

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8 Valentine's Day Stats: 1 in 3 Couples Won't Exchange Gifts This Year

By Lou Carlozo, DealNews Contributing Writer

Sure, we all think we have to splurge on Valentine's Day, but as it turns out, quite a few of you aren't going to buy anything for your significant other this year. Where do you stand? We've got some cold hard data on V-Day spending, expectations, and preparations to help you cut through the anxiety and uncertainty of this romantic occasion.

Published February 5, 2015

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6 Valentine's Day Myths Debunked: Don't Blow Your Money on the Wrong Gift!

By Tucker Cummings, DealNews Contributing Writer

There are a lot of myths about Valentine's Day gifts, and we're here to set you all straight. If you've ever wondered whether you're getting the best from chocolates, diamonds, or a romantic night out, read on to learn the truth about some common Valentine's Day misconceptions.

Published February 4, 2015

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Finally! Proof That It's More Cost Effective to Grow Your Own Roses for V-Day

By Jeff Somogyi, dealnews Media Editor

If you're like us, then every time Valentine's Day comes around, you think: "Hey, I wonder if I could save money over the course of, let's say, 50 years if I just grew my own roses instead of shelling out $60 each time for a bouquet!" Well we decided it was finally time for this age-old theory to be put to the test.

Published February 12, 2013

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Men Will Spend $176 This Valentine's Day, Women Will Only Spend Half That

By Lou Carlozo, dealnews contributor

While money can't buy you love, it can certainly buy a very romantic night out. Valentine's Day spending is expected to only modestly increase this year, but that still amounts to a staggering $18.6 billion total. Here's how Valentine's Day breaks down by the numbers.

Published February 11, 2013

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The Diamond Glossary: The Low-Down on the Gem That Will Last Forever

By Jeff Somogyi, dealnews Media Editor

While it's crucial to figure out what style of engagement ring your girlfriend will love this Valentine's Day, it's just as important to know what characteristics to look for in the quality. We've put together this handy diamond glossary to help you make sense of the terms used by gemologists and diamond merchants, so that you can wow her with one of the world's most precious stones.

Published February 5, 2013

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Valentine's Day Gifts That Seem Expensive But Really Aren't

By Lindsay Sakraida, dealnews Features Director with contributions from Emily Dovi

Valentine's Day is a time-honored celebration of love, and it's natural to want to give the world to those you love. But if your budget is thin this year, fret not! There are a variety of gifts you can buy that seem a lot more expensive than they really are.

Published February 4, 2013

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Where to Find the Best Price on Valentine's Day Roses

As the most romantic holiday approaches, many lovers will be looking into their wallets and wondering just how they can minimize the damage that a Valentine's Day bouquet of red roses will wreak on their budget. Always here to help, we've outlined your Valentine's Day floral options.

Published January 29, 2013

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What to Expect From Valentine's Day Deals

By Lindsay Sakraida, dealnews Features Director

If you're a savvy shopper who wants to find the perfect V-Day gift for your sweetie, you've got just three weeks to make it happen. Start shopping now and you can even do it on a dime! Here's an idea of what kind of discounts on Valentine's Day gifts you can expect in the coming weeks.

Published January 23, 2013

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Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gifts: Free Food, Candlelight Dinners, Flowers

By Joshua Nichol-Caddy, dealnews contributor

Today is Valentine's Day, and you still haven't decided how to express your love for her? While we don't necessarily recommend following your wallet over your heart, today we've found the best last-minute Valentine's Day gifts for those with emptier hands and pockets. From Krsipy Kremes to FTD and Amazon, it will be happy Valentine's Day after all.

Published February 14, 2012

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Bargain Bed and Bath Deals: 20% off Bath & Body Works, Bed Sheets for $18

By Lou Carlozo, dealnews contributor

Don't feel bad if a few of those New Year's resolutions have already bitten the dust. It's hard to get excited about running 45 minutes on a treadmill, and pinching pennies isn't enjoyable. But shopping to spruce up the home? Now there's a self-improvement regimen that's actually fun to keep. We've found five great deals on decorating and sprucing up both your bath and boudoir.

Published February 8, 2012

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Red Roses, Green Values: Where to Shop for Sustainable Valentine's Day Gifts

By Lou Carlozo, dealnews contributor

Valentine's Day is an easy holiday to tackle if you're thinking romance, baubles, and spoiling your sweetie. But if you're not keen on spoiling the environment in the process, the selection becomes a bit more restricted. Stay away from actual green roses and chocolates, and consider these five vendors whose array of Valentine's Day gifts will honor both your Valentine and our lady Mother Earth.

Published February 6, 2012

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This Weekend's Best Freebies: Free Food, Classes, and DIY Workshops

By Lindsay Sakraida, dealnews Features Director

Looking for something to do this weekend, but strapped for cash? Then check out our roundup of upcoming free in-store offers for gratis do-it-yourself activities and instructional classes. And as a reward for all that productivity, you can end your weekend with a free order of piping hot onion rings!

Published February 3, 2012

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Inspired Valentine's Day Gifts: Save Money, Earn Brownie Points

Instead of the safe flowers-and-chocolate Valentine's route, take a non-traditional approach to gift-giving this year. Since our atypical options are less in-demand than those Cupid-spattered gifts, you'll not only get a better value for your money, but you'll also be offering up a nice, thoughtful surprise. Here are some more inspired Valentine's Day gift ideas.

Published February 2, 2012

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Happy Early Valentine's Day! I Got You Deals on Flowers, Candy, and Jewelry

By Lou Carlozo, dealnews contributor

T minus three weeks until Valentine's Day. And in the spirit of love, we've brought you these five deals on flowers, candy, and of course jewelry. What lady doesn't love roses, fine chocolate, or Swarovski? And what gent wants to be empty-handed come February 13? Thought so. See how easy we've made this?

Published January 20, 2012

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