HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY 

When you live in an RV, I've found that you have to consider all purchases to determine need, cost, and value. 

Traditionally, Valentine's Day is a time to show your love to your significant other whether it be a girlfriend/boyfriend, BFF, child, or spouse.  The key is that if you and they live together in an RV, it's important to consider any gift you might purchase.  Remember, gifts can add weight to your RV impacting fuel mileage and your budget.  Gifts should be included in your budget since many, if not most full time RVers or Workampers live on a budget. Here's some ideas:

1.  Don't buy anything.  Go on a picnic, visit a museum or other sightseeing trip, take a walk in the woods, along the beach or other beautiful location.  Take along cheese and crackers and some wine or champagne.  

2.  Make a romantic dinner.

3.  Go out to dinner together, or lunch if you prefer.

4.  Visit the humane center and rescue the pet you've been planning to get.  Make sure you've considered the ramifications, and don't buy your sweetheart a pet that neither of you are prepared to take care of. 

5.  Buy dessert or chocolate covered strawberries from the grocery store bakery. 

6.  A six pack of beer and a steak on the grill even in February in the snow can be memorable. 

7.  Flowers are passe but many people expect them.  At least they don't last so you don't have to worry about the extra weight.  You can even buy plastic, re-usable and collapsible vases that don't weigh an ounce. Or buy a small plant that can travel with you and will last forever if taken care of. 

These are just some ideas.  Remember that gifts don't have to be tangible things that you can touch. Sometimes it's more important to make memories that you can share.  The main thing is that you show your love to that special someone.