Cheap Finds New Orleans ValenGras 2020

Valentine’s Day Mardi Gras 2020

Valentine’s Day is coming up very soon. But, so is Mardi Gras 2020. So, let’s combine the two? You can make it all about you and treat yourself. Or share the day with a loved one doing some local shopping and Mardi Gras inspired activities. Valentine’s Day Mardi Gras 2020. These are some affordable options for your frugal loved one and you.

ValenGras 2020

Rouses Supermarket

Rouses flowers and gifts

Numerous locations. Check website for nearest.

Rouses has a bunch of gifts at affordable prices. A dozen roses for $15.99 or how about a bouquet of White Claw for $22.99?

Or a few gifts of the edible kind from the bakery?

King Cake

King Cake is always a sweet treat for your sweetie.
If you’re a traditionalist there are plenty options. Hi-Do in photo is $13 (cash only) for a small traditional cinnamon King Cake. They also do filled and have options for different shapes like Crawfish. Order those ahead of time.

If you’re thinking more on the chocolate side there are plenty of chocolate filled and iced King Cakes out there. Some are bordering on the no longer being a King Cake territory but I’m sure taste just as good. If not better.

Bittersweet Confections is a local favorite and their chocolate is definitely a pleaser. $30 for pickup only. Pick up a few chocolate box treats with it while in store.

Photo from Bittersweet Confection website.

Or check out Piety and Desire Chocolate if you have a little more cash to spend on a special geeky chocolate gift. Look at this Star Wars King Cake! They have special molds to create chocolates that don’t only taste great but also please that geeky heart. And if you still want a more affordable King Cake styled option they have King Cake bonbons available. Save on the wallet and easier to transport on a date out to a parade.

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Then there’s always a trip out to King Cake Hub to peruse all the different King Cakes they have available for the day and score you a fresh one without custom ordering. If you’re looking for a side of King Cake to add to a gift they have King Cake nuggets starting at $5. You might want to call ahead of time to check on availability, order ahead, or if you live on the Northshore visit Sugar Love Bakery for those nuggets.

King Cake Hub have an amazing selection that’ll steal anyone’s heart.

New Orleans Costume Center

2716 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Hours: 11 – 4 this Friday for Valentine’s Day

Shop for a Mardi Gras costume and give a local costume designer a Valentine’s Gift. They work hard year round creating one-of-a-kind costumes and could use the purchase to help them continue creating.

The costume accessories in the photo above are in the $20 – $ 80 range. They have plenty of costume choices like these sparkly Mardi Gras colored horns below. Easy to throw on for an instant costume.

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You can visit their location to find more costumes or purchase costuming supplies to make your own. But, time is getting short so it might be easier to invest in a pre-made costume. It’ll help put money back into New Orleans where I know these Costumers spend their hard earned money.

Maybe there’s a fancy restaurant you’ve been wanting to try but low on funds? Give one of these restaurants a sampling before 6 or 7 PM, and usually starting at 3 PM.

Discount dishes along with super discounted drinks. Be sure to call/contact ahead of time to ensure Happy Hour is a GO! This is also a parade day and menu might be altered.

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And a few more to check out!

Avo

Bombay Club

Tito’s Ceviche

If you have a smartphone the Drinker’s Edition app is great for finding close-to-you Happy Hours with food.

Parades!