Valentine's Day

Oh the insanity of it all.  So expensive.
I have always told my husband not to buy me flowers on V Day.

I'd rather spend the money on good quality ingredients and make a nice meal at home.
Tonight's menu
-Steak
-Homemade mashed potatoes (made with cream cheese and butter)
-Steamed green beans
-Biscuits
-Dessert: Chocolate covered Strawberries
Total Cost for 3 people  63.37
This includes, butter and seasonings
Biggest expense, the steaks. I had a butcher cut what I wanted.  
You get what you pay for.
So $21.12 per person.  A bit pricey yes, but way better than going out to eat.  Plus less hassle.
I saw a dozen red roses for 35.00
And Chocolate cover strawberries for 30.00...yes 30.00
My strawberries, many more berries than the store bought and cost $3.28

 

Over a $26.00 saving and twice as many Strawberries

My ribeye 18.80 for .99 lb (a scant under a pound)
Mid range steak place  20.99 for 10 oz  Approx 33.45 a lb
Savings = 15.46 a pound

My Frugal advise, stay away from things like this 

And This

 

Stay home and make it something special💗