Poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning famously wrote:
"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways." 
Shall we say that Valentine's Day has become a tad commercialized since Browning's days?
Consumers will spend $25.8 billion on Valentine's gifts this year — an average of $185.81 per person according to the National Retail Federation.
Here's 10 Ways To Celebrate Without Breaking The Bank!
$12 I Love You More Than Pizza!
Heart Shape Pizza Kits @ Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill
Sammy’s heart shaped pizzas are back by popular demand! Each kit includes your choice of any pizza with heart shaped dough and all ingredients, along with baking instructions. Pizza kits start at $12. Gourmet To-Go Pizza Kits are available February 1-29 at all Sammy's locations: La Jolla, Del Mar, San Marcos, Scripps Ranch, Mission Valley, and Chula Vista. www.sammyspizza.com
Splurge! Enjoy A Romantic Dinner & A View @ JRDN Pacific Beach!
We love JRDN anytime of the year! Good food in a spectacular setting with breathtaking ocean views. Whether it’s for Valentine’s or Galentine’s, JRDN restaurant at Pacific Beach’s Tower23 Hotel is offering menu specials in honor of Saint Valentine.
Does this menu peak your interest?
Crab Fettuccine $45 - roasted sausage, lump crab, titos vodka sauce
10oz Filet $75 - broiled cambozola, smoked potato puree, braised baby carrots, cherry mustard demi
Enhancements $55
- butter poached lobster tail
- sushi chef plate (19-piece chef whim)
Have a staycation! For those who want to continue the evening upstairs after dinner, there’s great rooms packages at Tower23, including; The Heartstopper including overnight accommodations, chocolate truffles, 1 dozen roses and a bottle of Raventos Cava; and To Friends, With Love that includes a heart-shaped box of chocolates and a bottle of Stolpam Vineyards’ “Love You Bunches” rose.
JRDN is located at Tower23 Hotel
723 Felspar Street, Pacific Beach, San Diego
Reservations: 858-270-2323.
*FREE Entry for Kids @ Sesame Place San Diego Valentine's Weekend Events!
My Fuzzy Valentine Weekend – Feb. 10 - 11 – Guests can enjoy a Valentine’s Day celebration making Valentine’s cards, treats, and more!
Valentine’s Day Card-Making Station unleash your inner artist and design a unique Valentine for someone in your life. Valentine’s Day-Themed Storytime with your Sesame Street pals!
* Extra Valentine's Treats with Elmo and Abby Join Elmo and Abby Cadabby for special fun with this paid upgrade! Guests can enjoy a delicious treat and Valentine's Day card-making activity. Plus, this experience will include a special visit from Elmo and Abby Cadabby, providing unique photo opportunities.
6 Tried & True Economical Valentine's Gift Ideas (Romance is free, so is creativity!)
Breakfast in Bed-Make it a little special by trying a new recipe, and pair it with a mimosa!
Print Some of Your Favorite Couple Photos Turn it Into A Scrapbook-CVS has same day pick -up for prints as low as forty-two cents each!
Find A Map With The Location of Where You Met & Frame It With A Couple Photo
Get A Meal Kit Delivered & Cook Together!
Buy Bags of Candy @ Dollar Tree Put it In Mason Jar Wrap A Red Bow Around It!
Create Your Own Movie Theater Concession Stand Snack Box! Buy boxes of M&M’S, Goobers etc. Put it in a popcorn box! You can include theater giftcards, or just stream a Rom-Com!
Reenact The Boom Box Scene From Say Anything with John Cusack (just kidding).
Happy Valentine's Day!
