With
Valentines Day coming up, it’s the perfect opportunity to show your partner how
much you love them.. so why not ditch the pre-made card and plan some fun
things to do around the city or even at home? Here are 8 fun things to
do this Valentine's Day...
1. A Handmade Love Note
One
romantic thing to do this Valentine's day would be to spend some time finding
some cute notelets or a pretty card and write your partner a handwritten note.
Leave it by their bed so when they wake up, that's the first thing they will
see. That's just the kind of thing that will make their day!
2. Take the Day off
If you
can, try to get the day off. Not only will this give you more time to plan and
enjoy your Valentine's day, it will also keep you relaxed and give you a much
deserved lie in! Don’t fret if you can’t get the day off, though, you can have
just as much fun after work!
3. Prepare a Picnic
Most people forget about lunch on Valentines Day, but
it can be the perfect way to have some fun! Pack a picnic basket with all of
your favourite foods, and find somewhere picturesque to share lunch. Whether
you feed each other or just spend the time talking, you are sure to have a
great time! Don't forget...your picnic basket is virtually incomplete without a
yummy dessert!
4. Treasure Hunt
Write a
series of love notes, with clues about your plans. Hide them in different
places, such as on the bed, on the
fridge and in their work bag. It's a fun twist and will add some much needed
excitement to the normal, mundane Valentine's Day especially if the two of you
are working.
5. Create a Holiday at Home
Have you
seen “It’s A Wonderful Life”? There’s a scene in it in which the bride has to
‘create’ a honeymoon after her plans get ruined. Take inspiration, and go on
holiday at home! Dress as if you are there, eat the right foods, listen to
music....maybe even decorate your house according to the theme. This is also a
great way to remind your partner of your honeymoon, if you’ve had one!
6. Look after Them
Simple things, such as having a cup of tea ready when
they get home or running them a bath and lighting some candles, are often the
most appreciated. Show them how much they mean to you by making them feel good
about themselves and they are sure to return the favour!
7. Give Them a Massage
Massage
is a brilliant art, for both the giver and the receiver. It’s also free, which
is perfect if you are saving the pennies! So read
up online on different kinds of massages. My favorite is a foot massage. Grab
some candles, towels and scented massage oil, and take it in turns. This is the
perfect money saving yet romantic way to
celebrate!
8. Learn Something New
Whether
you learn to dance or to make chocolates, book a class doing something
completely new together. You’ll have a lot of fun, and have a new skill! If you
can’t afford a course, try buying a chocolate making set online, or a dance
DVD, or even just cooking a meal you haven’t tried before.