 Valentine's
Day Celebration Ideas - Part 1
by
Heather Diodati
Want to celebrate Valentine's Day in a different way?
We've collected a bunch of unique ideas - special ways to
show how much you care about your spouse, family members and
friends you cherish.
 Heart-Felt
Valentine's Meal
Make up a batch of heart-shaped pancakes for
a yummy Valentine's breakfast or brunch. Just pour the batter
in the frying pan in a free-form heart shape and serve with
strawberries and whipped cream.
Balloon
Goodies
Insert candy surprises into balloons before
inflating them - add a folded-up Valentine's message then
inflate each balloon. Tie with a red ribbon and attach to
your loved one's chair for them to find Valentine's morning.
Family
Affair
Have the children help you prepare red Jello
with cinnamon hearts mixed in, mashed potatoes colored with
pink food coloring, heart-shaped cookies and any other creative
ways to present your Valentine's Day meal.
The
Gift of Time
Give
a hand-made coupon for some work you can do to free-up some
time for your spouse or parent. For example, a coupon good
for cleaning Dad's garage or for a full-house vacuuming for
your wife. How about a coupon for your best friend - you can
walk her dog or babysit one evening.
Coupon
Day
Each of you can create individual notes, say
4 or 6 each, to describe a special surprise - a back rub,
a bubble bath, kisses from head to toe, a special meal - fold
up the notes and toss them into a jar. You can take turns
having fun plucking a coupon from the jar and doing what it
says.
Scavenger
Hunt
You can prepare this one for your spouse or
for your children to enjoy. Write up little notes about how
you feel and what they mean to you and place them around the
house along with a candy heart or other treat.
Add a riddle
at the end of each note about where to find the next note.
At the last note, have something special waiting there. For
example, you can be waiting for your hubby in a candle-lit
bubble bath with two glasses of wine. For your children, they
can find a teddy bear or other toy or treat.
Less
Fortunate
Visit a hospital or chronic care home to pass
out small Valentine surprises to the residents. They will
enjoy the care and attention from something so unexpected.
Alone?
No one special to share Valentine's Day with?
Sure you have! You! Why not pamper yourself with a candlelit
bubble bath, then prepare your favorite gourmet meal and rent
the latest comedy video. Or treat yourself to a day at the
spa, or a day at the gym with a step or aerobics class.
Plan
for Valentine's Day at least a week in advance - you'll find
yourself looking forward to your special treats and your quality
time with yourself, by choice.
Picnic
Fun
Place a blanket on the floor near the lit fireplace
with candles on the mantle and have your Valentine's meal
as a candle-lit picnic with a bottle of your favorite bubbly.
Italian
Romance
Some soft Italian love songs on the CD player,
a luscious Fettucini Alfredo
with a bottle of your favorite Italian vino, then some fresh
canoli from the pastry shop and cups of amaretto-flavored
coffee for a taste sensation - top it off with a sensuous
scented bubble bath for two.
About the Author
Heather
Diodati, is the owner of DDesign, an on-line shop for one-of-a-kind
personalized gifts for all occasions. Sign up for free ezine,
On A Whim, for your free time management gifts! http://www.whimsies-online.com
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