Ah, Valentine’s Day. The most dreaded holiday. But why? What else could a girl want besides some over-priced chocolate that will go straight to her hips or specially-priced roses sold to women everywhere? Could it be that we want something more from this “love holiday”?
The answer is “yes”! We want something much more…we want love. As simple as this sounds, this can be a daunting task. And, unfortunately, love does not come in forms of chocolate, roses, lingerie (which we know is really a present for the giver!!!), or fancy, expensive dinners. But we’ve been taught all of our lives, through the commercialization of EVERY single holiday, Valentine’s being one of them, that in order to show someone we love them, we must buy him/her things. This is not true. For the pocketbook, this news is good; for the unimaginative, this news is bad. So before you go out and buy that heart-shaped container with 16,000 different varieties of weird-tasting chocolate, let’s take a look at how you can make someone’s life a whole lot sweeter.
1. Cook a home-cooked meal…and do the dishes! Gentlemen, there is nothing more romantic than a dinner made by you, candle-lit atmosphere, Barry White, a glass or glasses of wine, and chocolate for two. You might be surprised how your lady thanks youJ
2. Dedicate a day just for each other. Giving a gift takes one minute. Really show your appreciation and love by spending the day (doesn’t have to be on Valentine’s Day) with your significant other. Whether it’s spending time outdoors (for those of you in warmer climates) or snuggled up to your sweetie watching your wedding video, your loved one will remember it all his/her life…make it momentous!
3. Give a handmade present or card. Anybody can go to a store, buy something, and give it. Really make your loved one’s day by making something that you know they’ll love. If you’re not handy with power tools, a hot-glue gun…or scissors, make a card. There is nothing more romantic than YOUR words stating exactly how you feel.
4. A full body massage…I don’t think further explanation is necessary!
For those of you with children don’t forget to include them on Valentine’s Day! They also need to be reminded that they are loved and appreciated. If the sugar shock caused by too many chocolates makes your eye twitch, try these ideas instead:
1. Turn off the television and unearth those old board games!
2. Make special treats with your little ones.
3. Cut out hearts and make Valentine’s for each other
4. Allow them to help make a “gourmet” Valentine’s meal.
5. Go somewhere special with your children (zoo, arcade, batting cages, water park, etc.)
6. Write a special story about your children, and then read it to them.
7. Get pieces of tag board and create a picture together
So no matter who you spend Valentine’s with, remember that it’s not the flowers, candy, or stuffed animals that matter, it is how you make your loved ones feel. So in closing, Happy Valentine’s Day to my family, friends, and readers! I hope your day is as special as you.
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