The bouquet’s out for delivery, and you’ve secured the perfect gift. Your three-course dine-in meal is starting to come together, just as the wine gets to the right temperature in the fridge.

I'm all for a cozy Valentine's Day meal and some playful decor, but I don't love forking out for novelty pieces that I'll only use once a year. Fortunately, I'm always on the hunt for a deal – and ...