Frugal Romance: Free Ways to Love Your Valentine

if you think Valentine’s Day is a holiday created by greeting card companies you can still shower your sweetie with love. Just approach it like you would anything else-- with thriftiness. Your sweetheart probably thinks your frugality is sexy, just don’t be stingy with your love. Give them a reason to fall for you all over again with these free ways to love your Valentine. If you have a little money to spare, though, check out the great romantic deals at the UltimateCoupons' Valentine's Day Coupons page!

Free Love Letter Kit - Write your Valentine a love letter with the help of this free kit from ThinkMarriage.com. You’ll get everything you need to write two love letters—including some ideas to get your pen flowing. They’re only releasing 400 kits a day, so request yours early!

Free Photo Cards - Show your Valentine you love them with a personalized card. Make three free photo cards at Shutterfly.com. Create your card and use the code 3FREECARDS at checkout to get your three freebies.

Free Flowers - Roses can cost a fortune around Valentine’s Day. So skip them and opt for a freebie instead. While spring hasn’t quite arrived, you still may be able to get your hands on some free wildflowers. If not, trying making a flower by using an online tutorial like the ones at TipJunkie.com.

Free Photo Book - Tell the story of your love with a free photo book from HotPrints.com. Every customer is able to print one free photo book a month and that includes free shipping and handling. The reason HotPrints.com can offer this great deal is because your book will include advertisements on removable full-page inserts. The ads aren’t printed in the book so just remove them before giving your book of love to your Valentine.

Free Valentine Treats - Nothing says “I love you” quite like warm baked goods. Get out your cookbook and whip up something decadent. You’ll earn extra points for presentation with the help of this free downloadable treat bag design from TwigandThistle.com. It’s free, festive and most importantly, given with love.

By Alison Storm

Bath & Body Works - Make up a gift basket of your sweetie's fave bath products, and save 20% with coupon code 20PERCENT through 01/31/2010.

Szul - Determined to pull out all the stops? Szul has early V-Day jewelry deals starting at just $19. Sale ends 01/31/2010.