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The holidays have just settled down for me, and I have to say that 2011 definitely went out with a bang.  Now there are new holidays and things to look forward to.  Just like last year, I have already started saving up for Christmas.  I like to save a little here and there and it really adds up to keep me out of debt come December.  On top of that, I am getting things ready for Valentine’s Day.

Yes, I said it, Valentine’s Day.  It is a holiday that I absolutely love because I love love!  I do not like to go broke though getting gifts like a lot of people do.  Some people seriously go all out on the gifts that they give, and to me that is not what Valentine’s Day is for.  I love to be creative and find special ways to show those I love that I care and appreciate our relationship.  Some people just think the more you spend, the more you love though.

This year Valentine’s Day spending is expected to be higher than last year’s.  The economy took a bit of a toll on spending in 2009 and 2010, but it is slowly creeping back up.  Take a look below at the cost of love and what people are buying on Valentine’s Day.