Seven Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we have
Every year, you promise yourself that next year; you are going to do something different. If you still do not have any creative ideas for a special surprise, do not panic. Here are some Valentine’s Day gift ideas (many inexpensive) that are sure to please your love on that special day.
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Balloon Surprise
You’ll have to write little notes by hand. Is the idea of writing a love note just as scary? Think of the little Sweetheart Candies that each have a little message stamped into them.
Phrases like:
- I love you
- Thanks for being you
- You mean more to me than anything
- You are my one and only
- Your love is a gift
- Always and All Ways
- Or doodle your note with hearts, balloons, and xoxo
Use any saying that has special meaning only to the two of you. You can write short memories of fun things you did together, a memorable vacation or a special moment you shared, like the birth of a child.
Once you get the notes written, cut them into small sections. Make sure each note is small enough to be folded and placed in a balloon. You can purchase a small helium tank and balloons at most party stores. Take a balloon, insert a note into it, and then blow it up. When your Valentine comes home, have her pop each balloon to read your message of love.
Love Letter
There’s nothing sweeter than a special letter from the one you love. It can be short and sweet, handwritten of course. Or you can write a long letter that your significant other can hold onto for a long time. Need help starting your letter?
- When I think of you…
- Having you in my life…
- Your love gives me…
- Sometimes at night…
- Once upon a time…
- No matter what…
Either way, a love letter is a very romantic way to express your feelings. It will outshine any Hallmark card every day. But you know what can make the love letter even better?
The delivery of the letter will be like icing on the cake. With a little imagination, I’m sure you can come up with surprising, delightful and exciting ways of delivering your personal love letter.
Simply leave it on his pillow, put it on her steering wheel, add it to his lunchbox or have a messenger hand deliver it to her work. Doesn’t that sound romantic?
Recreate Your First Date
What about recreating your first date? Unless it was a total disaster but what better Valentine’s Day surprise could there be than to recreate a time when you first fell in love? Go to the same restaurant, rent the first movie you watched together, take her dancing to the same bar – whatever you did on that first date, make it happen again. Even if it was a disaster, you can recreate it, making it better the second time.
Getaway Trip
This one is my favorite. Plan a secret weekend getaway. This will require more money and some preparation, but it is doable. If you have kids, arrange for babysitters without letting your love know about it. Book the airline tickets, make the hotel reservations and when Friday rolls around, surprise her by having her bags packed, ready to go.
Las Vegas is a great getaway destination. Renew those vows. Las Vegas isn’t known as the wedding capital of the world for nothing. If you cannot afford a big trip, book a weekend at a bed and breakfast within driving distance. A getaway involving just the two of you will be fun no matter where you go.
Special Songs
Here is an inexpensive way to show her that you remember those special love songs. Make a compact disc of songs that have special memories for you and your Valentine. You can do this on your computer using iTunes or Windows Media Player. If you do not have the songs on a compact disc already, you can even download them from places like Amazon, Buy.com or iTunes for less than a dollar each. Each time she hears this CD, she will think of you, especially if you recorded it with you singing along.
Romance Scavenger Hunt
Buy small presents like a bag of candy kisses, a bottle of her favorite perfume or a single rose. Then create a few presents of your own such as the ones above, a handwritten poem, a compact disc of special songs, or a handmade Valentine’s Day card.
Write clues that will be attached to each present, telling her where the next present can be found. Make the last present something that will last a while like a picnic dinner, a bottle of champagne hidden close to the fireplace or lingerie in the bedroom.
Chocolate Fun
There aren’t too many people that don’t like chocolate. How does spicing up the chocolate affair sound? Make a batch of chocolate pudding and feed it to each other sitting by the fireplace.
You may want to place a blanket or something on the floor in case it turns into a playful food fight (or not fight). Here’s the spice it up an idea, remove an article of clothing each time you feed each other. An activity that can lead to a romantic, uh, shower for two, so have candles ready in the bathroom.
As you can see from these ideas, Valentine’s Day does not need to be anything extravagant. It just takes a little effort and creativity on your part and you can turn this Valentine’s Day into one that your special someone will remember forever!
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Christine Jackson
Christine was born in Vermont but raised in Texas. An empty nester of three kids and now two grandchildren, she and her husband have a lot of life to live. That was the plan all along.
