Couples often celebrate by exchanging gifts and going out for a special meal or preparing one at home. If you want to mix it up a bit I found a few ideas online. Depending on time committments you could:
💘 Have breakfast in bed
Start your day with romance, make heart-shaped eggs, toast, bacon, pancakes. Then, depending on circumstances, stay in bed, do a crossword together, binge-watch your favourite shows, reminisce about your wedding day, holidays, family times, or how and why you first fell in love with each other.
💘 Book a staycation.
My daughter and son-in-law don't do Valentine's Day, they treat themselves to regular weekends away in gorgeous hotels.
You don’t have to go far from home to have a getaway and leave routine behind. Book a night at a nearby hotel. Order room service, watch a film or just enjoy some quality time together.
You don’t have to go far from home to have a getaway and leave routine behind. Book a night at a nearby hotel. Order room service, watch a film or just enjoy some quality time together.
💘 Go to an arcade.
Life can get busy with responsibilites but it’s important to wind down now and again. Why not release your inner child and head to an amusement arcade. Engage in a friendly shooting or racing game, and grab some drinks and food at the same time.
💘 Plan a photo shoot.
When was the last time you had your photo taken, just the two of you? For a lot of couples, it might only be one or two holiday snaps or even just the wedding photos! Hire a photographer, or, for an inexpensive option, ask a friend to take a few casual snapshots. Then (and this is the most important part), actually print them out and display them in your home. You could make it your Valentine's Day tradition.
Life can get busy with responsibilites but it’s important to wind down now and again. Why not release your inner child and head to an amusement arcade. Engage in a friendly shooting or racing game, and grab some drinks and food at the same time.
💘 Plan a photo shoot.
When was the last time you had your photo taken, just the two of you? For a lot of couples, it might only be one or two holiday snaps or even just the wedding photos! Hire a photographer, or, for an inexpensive option, ask a friend to take a few casual snapshots. Then (and this is the most important part), actually print them out and display them in your home. You could make it your Valentine's Day tradition.
💘 Have a cosy meal in, mix up a few cocktails - there are lots of recipes online, and play a board game. Pick a favourite from your collection or ..... try a new saucy one!
💘 Send your partner on a treasure hunt to find little gifts. Put handwritten clues around the house, or leave trails of rose petals.
💘 Happy Valentine's Day 💘
Lovely suggestions, Polly! I like especially the idea of a photo shoot... it's something we have never done but should have.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, in Finland, Valentine's Day is called 'Ystävänpäivä' (literally “Friend's Day”) and, like the name says, the idea is to celebrate friendship. It's good: you can remember your partner but also all the other important persons in your life. :)
Happy Valentine's Day to you!
Thank you Sara. I like the "Friend's Day". I used to give my grandson a Valentine card. I haven't done it for a while, I might re-instate it tomorrow!
DeleteThese are lovely ideas, Polly!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle
DeleteSo many fun ideas. Happy Valentine’s Day, Polly!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bijoux, the same to you.
DeleteSome great ideas here. We had a nice meal out with friends.
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