I have a holiday in mind that is loved by many, and has others on the couch eating chocolate frosting. On this day more than 150 million greeting cards are sold, and more than 50 million red flowers; also more than 36 million heart shaped boxes are sold. Getting a reservation for dinner on this night can be very difficult, as most restaurants are packed…VALENTINE’S DAY!
Although Valentine’s Day to some has turned solely into a marketing campaign for retailers and food service providers, it can be made into a nice day! Let me tell you about a couple GREAT specials going on in our area!
Let’s start with the wonderful things you can buy before date night begins! Schroeder’s Flowers has big, beautiful, and reasonable flower arrangements to choose from! Edible Arrangements has every fruit you could imagine dipped in chocolate; these delicious treats don’t hurt your wallet either!
Now let’s look at some amazing restaurants in the area that are offering great deals! Ogan Restaurant, located in De Pere, has a special Valentine’s Day menu, as well as a list of specialty wines! The Wellington is offering a five course menu with eight different entree options! Cheesecake Heaven is featuring a five course meal along with five different wines, for only $55! There are many other great food options out there to choose from! Be sure to make your reservations ahead of time.
To finish off the night, why not relax by watching a movie at the local Marcus Cinema Theater! When purchasing tickets for a show, if you buy them on-site they are $10, but if you buy them ahead of time there’s a deal! Visit the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus to purchase tickets to any Marcus Cinema Show and pay only $8, and get a coupon for snacks!
If these Valentine’s Day gifts and activities aren't really what you’re looking for, stop in to the credit union and buy your valentine a heart to support Children’s Miracle Network! They will be displayed all month long in our branches, and your donations help local children receive the life-saving care they need at our Children’s Hospital right here in Neenah! What better way to beat the “overly marketed Hallmark holiday” feeling than to give a gift of hope to a young child?!
There are so many different things to do with a loved one or friends that don’t have to hurt your wallet, and it can be enjoyable! Don’t forget to stop by HCCU today to pick up some extra cash for the day!
Post by: Emily P
