You know us, we’re a bunch of cheapskates. That’s why we were delighted to find that Zen Habits had compiled a list of 50 ways to be cheaply romantic. Now not only do we get to be cheap, we can be lazy, too.

One caveat: “#6: Burn a CD with love songs.” can be overdone. If you find yourself asking, “Hey, did you listen to the last 4 CDs from the last 4 holidays yet?” You should probably try #9, instead: “Prepare strawberries with fondue chocolate.” Mmmm! —MEGHANN MARCO

50 Ways to Be Romantic on the Cheap [Zen Habits]
(Photo: Meghann Marco)

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