Introduction
It’s that time of year – Valentine’s Day! Stumped for how to make it special? Here are 30 simple ideas to get your creative thoughts and ideas flowing.
- Plan a romantic dinner at home or at a nice restaurant.
- Write a heartfelt love letter or create a heartfelt video message.
- Plan a surprise weekend getaway or vacation.
- Plan a fun activity together such as a cooking class, wine tasting, or a spa day.
- Buy a thoughtful gift such as jewelry, flowers, or a special item they’ve had their eye on.
- Have a movie night at home and watch romantic films.
- Plan a surprise party with friends and family.
- Go on a scenic hike, walk, or drive together.
- Make homemade Valentine’s Day cards or gifts.
- Volunteer together at a local charity or organization.
- Have a picnic on a blanket in your living room.
- Make a list of the 10 things you love most about your significant other and text it to him — one item at a time throughout the day — countdown style.
- Buy her some bubble bath and draw a bath for her just as she is getting ready to cook dinner. Then, take over the dinner prep while she soaks.
- Have his or her car detailed, and leave him a love note on the dashboard.
- Download “your” song and dance to it together.
- Make your partner a coupon book of pampering favors, such as back rubs or foot rubs.
- Rent a rom-com, and watch it together while eating chocolates and drinking each other’s favorite wine.
- Rent an action movie, and watch it while enjoying a combo of your partner’s favorite appetizers and beer.
- Watch the movie that you saw together on your first movie date.
- Hide love notes in surprise places, such as in his briefcase or her car.
- Have a copy of your wedding vows framed.
- Plan a surprise date — have your partner set aside time, but don’t say where you are going for dinner or entertainment.
- Sign both of you up for a class that your partner would enjoy, such as a cooking or yoga class.
- Go through his desk calendar and insert little love notes that your partner will appreciate finding all year long.
- Surprise your partner by doing a chore that is on his or her to-do list.
- Skip your chores to go for a walk together — and hold hands.
- Light a fire, open a bottle of wine and look through your wedding photo album together. If you have a wedding video – even better. Turn the lights low, light some candles and reminisce.
- Write down popular book and movie quotes that are about love and leave them scattered about the house for your partner to find.
- Send your partner a dozen roses, and include a note with a dozen reasons why you love him or her.
- Surprise your partner with something from his or her “bucket list” such as a skydiving lesson.
Summary
What will you do this year to make Valentine’s Day special? It doesn’t have to be a “thing” and it doesn’t have to be expensive. If ever the saying “It’s the thought that counts” is true, it’s for Valentine’s Day!
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