LOVE ON A BUDGET A LITTLE CREATIVITY WORTH IT'S WEIGHT IN ROSES.Byline: Jesse Hiestand Staff Writer If it's only the thought that counts, then Dan Berg is way ahead of the game this Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: see Saint Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day Lovers' holiday celebrated on February 14, the feast day of St. Valentine, one of two 3rd-century Roman martyrs of the same name. St. . The sprinkler fitter from Reno, Nev., plans to surprise his girlfriend at her Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, home today. ``I figure driving 500 miles through a blizzard in the Donner Pass Don·ner Pass A pass, 2,162.1 m (7,089 ft) high, in the Sierra Nevada of eastern California near Lake Tahoe. It is named after the Donner Party of westward migrants whose survivors supposedly practiced cannibalism after being trapped in a snowstorm near is good enough,'' Berg said Tuesday as he entered Michaels Arts & Crafts in Tarzana to pick up a plush bear. Even with the effort he made, this 20-year-old knows you can't show up empty-handed. The bear set him back $1.99 and a long-stemmed rose at nearby Adam's Apple Adam's apple: see larynx. Florist, $5. He was not alone in believing that saying I love you does not have to cost hundreds of dollars in almost-compulsory Valentine's favors: lavish dinner, roses by the dozen, lingerie, fine wine, jewelry. ``You don't have to spend too much to get a pretty good message across, probably less than $10,'' said Amanda Mazer, a sales associate at Michaels. Ten bucks? Valentine shoppers are expected to spend $84.20 on average this year, 8 percent more than last, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the International Mass Retail Association. The biggest spenders are 18- to 24-year-olds, shelling out an average of $183.80. So is it even possible to pull a Bistro Garden Valentine's Day on an In-N-Out Burger In-N-Out Burger is a privately owned and operated fast food restaurant chain in the Western United States. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Irvine, California, In-N-Out Burger has since expanded to Arizona and Nevada, and has announced plans to build in southern Utah. budget? It might not be a bad idea in these times of corporate belt-tightening, mass layoffs and falling economic indicators Economic indicators The key statistics of the economy that reveal the direction the economy is heading in; for example, the unemployment rate and the inflation rate. . Many men would simply love a $20 gift certificate to a hardware or electronics superstore. But the fairer sex will take more work. First stop: the 99 Cent Only Store where cards, candy hearts, candles and even plastic musical boxes are as advertised. That's where Nadine Aimbinder stocked up on items for her daughter to give at school. Far from enamored en·am·or tr.v. en·am·ored, en·am·or·ing, en·am·ors To inspire with love; captivate: was enamored of the beautiful dancer; were enamored with the charming island. of Valentine's Day, Aimbinder said her 20-year marriage has done just fine without celebrating it. ``I'd rather my husband buy me flowers on an off day,'' said Aimbinder, a 49-year-old nurse from Calabasas. ``If your marriage hangs on that, it's pretty sad.'' A true romantic wields a pen as handily hand·i·ly adv. 1. In an easy manner. 2. In a convenient manner. Adv. 1. handily - in a convenient manner; "the switch was conveniently located" conveniently 2. as a Gold Card, so off to Office Depot for a $1.49 three-pack of colored pens and $1.88 for 100 sheets of paper with a flower print. With some price shopping, a respectable California cabernet sauvignon can be had for about $7 at a grocery store. Rent a romantic movie for $1.99. The staff at the Blockbuster in Encino readily suggests ``When Harry Met Sally'' or ``Forces of Nature.'' Round out the gifts with a single red rose and a 50-cent heart-shape Mylar balloon from Michaels, and you're right on budget. And until a district court's injunction kicks in, tech-savvy romantics will no doubt log on to Napster for mood music. In the alternative, that $20 can fetch the groceries for a cozy, home- cooked meal for two. ``I'd say get a nice veal chop, do some jasmine and basmati rice bas·ma·ti rice n. An aromatic long-grain rice from India. [Hindi b  smat , a mushroom sauce and an orange or green vegetable,'' Laura Erickson of Tarzana said in the wine aisle in the Encino Ralphs, while looking for Looking forIn the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a budget-busting red wine to complement her Valentine's Day plans. Web site offers romantic interlude Singles who've looked for love in all the wrong places can now turn to SoCalRelationships.com. Hosted by the Los Angeles Newspaper Group's new media operation, which has partnered with Abracat Relationships, the Web site provides a secure environment for online dating and introduction. Encompassing all the aspects of online dating, SoCalRelationships.com offers background checks for its users and a no-harassment policy to ensure safety from unwanted attention. Additionally, the site will offer relationship advice, tips for local dates and romantic contests. It features Abracat's listings from more than 700 newspapers nationwide and is available for free for a 60-day trial period. - Daily News CAPTION(S): 4 photos, box Photo: (1 -- color) no caption (Valentine's candy) (2 -- color) no caption (Rose) (3 -- color) no caption (Balloons) (4 -- color) no caption (Flowers) Box: Web site offers romantic interlude (See text) |
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