The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 87, No. 36, Ed. 1, Friday, February 12, 1999 Page: 3 of 8
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Valentine ideas that don't break the bank
S pending a romantic Valentine Day
with that special someone does not
have to mean taking out a second mort-
gage or applying for a loan.
. This Valentine's Day students are find-
ing creative ways to give gifts and go on
dates that are reasonably inexpensive
"A lot of times creativity is more
appreciated than big bucks" said
Spencer Hardman sophomore undecid-
ed major from Thousand Oaks Calif.
Many students are looking for more
creative means of expressing their love
for financial reasons as well.
Deing away from home lias presented
new challenges in financing Valentines
Day said Jeff Turner sophomore pre-
engineering major from Indianapolis.
"Its especially hard now because my
parents aren't here to pay for it" Turner
said.
The Consumer Credit Counseling
Service recommends several low cost
' Ideas for this Valentines Day.
CCCS suggests that students make
gift baskets paint T-shirts design per-
sonal cards or prepare a home-cooked
meal to avoid spending too much
money.
Students also have a variety of ideas
and suggestions on .how to have a cheap
and enjoyable Valentines date.
"A bottle of sparkling grape juice
McDonalds and the park" said John
Maples sophomore youth and family
ministry major from Henderson.
Many students agreed that picnics are
a good idea for an inexpensive date.
ficnics are not only cheap but they
are also fun and simple to plan said
Gary Bones sophomore criminal justice
major from EI Paso.
"Very romantic very easy to do"
Bones said.
Another factor that students may take
into consideration when planning a
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Valentines date is the element of sur-
prise. It needs to be unexpected said Katy
Floyd junior special education major
from Johnson City.
"Grab them after class when they
least expect it and take them on a pic-
nic" Floyd said.
For some students simple everyday
activities are the best dates.
"Go get coffee or a Slurpee play in
the park and go to the mall and play
with animals at the pet store" said Ash-
ley' Parks sophomore undecided "major
from Garland. ' ' ...
In addition to saving money oh'datcs
inexpensive gifts can also help cut down
on the Valentines Day budget.
The Internet can provide a quick and
relatively cheap way to send gifts or
cards.
"You can send roses or Valentine's
cards over the Internet" said Brltl
Hadley graduate Bible major from Cler
burnc.
Other students said that simple acts
of kindness can make the best inexpen-
sive gifts.
"Wash and vacuum her car and then
fill it with balloons" said Matt Tenbush
sophomore marketing major- from
Austin. '' '
Many students also said that making
gifts Is the best way to express affection
on Valentine's Day.
"Make something with your own
hands" Bones said. "That often says a
lot more than buying something." '
Other students however were not as
enthusiastic about the upcoming holiday.
"I'm not acknowledging Valentine
Day this year" said Allison Bradfield
sophomore accounting major from
Nashville. "I'm going from the 13th to'
the 15th and the 14th just happens to
be the most convenient way to get
there."
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