Valentine’s Day sneaks up on us and just might be one of the most unprepared for holidays, and we know this! So here are a couple last minute Valentine’s Day gifts and activities for you and your Valentine.
Want something quick and cheap?
- Love coupons, and all you need is a printer!
- Get home before she does and hide small notes in various places, the bathroom mirror, her dresser drawer, the kitchen counter.
- Do a romantic scavenger hunt that leads her to a room, the dinner table, or a romantic location (even outside the house) where a surprise is waiting.
- Pick up a picture frame with picture of the two of you.
Making a last minute dinner reservation will be difficult and probably frustrating, so skip it! Run to the grocery store and pick up stuffed pork tenderloin from the meat department and throw it in the oven, add a couple fresh veggies to the menu and don’t forget desert! If she loves chocolate, just grab a box and serve with wine, and even strawberries and whipped cream. If chocolates are too common for you, try cupcakes in red velvet or vanilla with heart shaped sprinkles – get them ready made or make it an event and bake them together!
Make sure to light some candles, it’s the simplest way to make any night romantic.
Money to spend? Book a romantic weekend getaway for a future date.
New beau? Go for a romantic walk; make it a little adventurous and find a rooftop destination. Or just do a movie night at the theater or at home.
Been there, done these? Start a new hobby together! Painting, pottery, art collecting, take dance classes, start a game night, learn a foreign language, go wine tasting, travel locally. For the more active couple: take up a new sport - tennis, golf, bowling, or work out together.
I still think flowers are a must, even if she says she doesn’t care about getting flowers, the gesture is always appreciated!
Good luck this Valentine’s Day!
The love coupons are a great idea! My husband and I have never done that before. For last month's V-Day, I bought almost everything that I know he likes. Cake, concert tickets, gift certificates -- I even applied for cash advances just to buy him a whole new suit. He's been working so hard lately, and I missed giving him a present for his last birthday, so I made up for it all in one day. I'm glad he liked it! Now I know what we'll do next year: love coupons!
Posted by: Sofia Britts | March 24, 2011 at 12:13 AM