Gabby K
Valentine’s Day is the time to show your loved one exactly what he or she means to you. Why not do something extra special this year and give him or her a gift that will truly impress?
It doesn’t have to be hard. Just don’t leave it to the last minute, because a little bit of planning now will pay off later. Yes, flowers and chocolates will always be appreciated, but the following gestures will take your celebration to the next level:
1. Stay Home and Travel the World
Plan a romantic night in with a home-cooked meal and a travel destination theme. Pick a country that he or she dreams of visiting, and create a customized menu. For example, you could give him a culinary Greece experience with dips and pita bread, moussaka, Greek salad, and baklava.
Or, take her to Japan without leaving your living room with sushi, tempura, soba noodles, miso soup, and dorayaki. You are only limited by your imagination, and you can complete the scene with decorations and accessories. Set up your home like a restaurant, complete with a menu and wine.
2. Have a Weekend Away
A mini getaway will reignite your relationship, and you can surprise your partner with a weekend at a local hotel. Look for accommodation with extras such as a spa, swimming pool, and onsite restaurant.
Arrange a few activities that you know he or she will love, keeping them top secret until the last minute. For example, an adventurous partner may like a skydiving experience, an art enthusiast may like to explore a unique gallery, or the sentimental type may enjoy a horse and cart ride through the streets.
3. Give a Great Gift
Gift giving doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. Start brainstorming early and use broad categories to guide your ideas. For example, categories could include practical gifts, sentimental gifts, experience gifts, edible gifts, handmade gifts or romantic gifts. Then jot down ideas from there. Edible gifts are easy — it’s tradition to give chocolate, right? You could also give a themed gift, such as Valentine’s Day-inspired lingerie. Think racy red rompers or a sexy bow teddy, whatever you or your partner would feel best in. No matter what you decide, don’t forget to gift wrap!
4. Write a Love Letter
A heartfelt gift idea will be something he or she will cherish. Why not write a love letter to show your inner romantic? A love letter should be from the heart and can be affectionate and sweet, or quirky and fun, depending on your personality. Your handwritten letter can even be framed or placed inside a keepsake box for longevity.
This is ideal for those in a long-term relationship, as day to day life gets busy and it can be easy to forget to say how you feel. You can be as creative as you like, and if you are feeling especially clever you can turn it into a poem.
Impress Your Loved One This Valentine’s Day
This year, make Valentine’s Day an event they will remember. Treat your loved to a destination dinner, or spice it up with new lingerie and a local weekend getaway. Make it extra special with a romantic love letter, written from the heart. With these Valentine’s Day ideas, this year will be one of a kind.
