It's that time of year; Valentine's Day gifts, cards, flowers, romantic dinners under candlelight and even more stress on our wallets. For those of us who are feeling the effects of this prolonged recession, here is how to celebrate Valentine's Day on a shoestring budget.

Valentine’s Day can be as much fun for pets as it is for humans if dangerous foods, flora and other items are kept out of paws’ reach. Each year our poison control experts see a rise in cases around February 14, many involving chocolate and lilies, a flower that’s potentially fatal to cats. So please heed our experts’ advice—don’t leave the goodies lying around on Lover’s Day.