Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas

I say that if there is any chance to show a loved one how much they mean to you, then you should take it. Never, never pass up an opportunity to let your special someone know just how much you love them. But does it have to cost money? No—expressing your love to someone does not have to cost a dime. You could instead choose to show your love to someone this Valentine’s Day without entering a store. Here are some ideas:

• Set-up a Scavenger Hunt: You can make a Valentine Scavenger Hunt around the house that began with an envelope that your spouse can not allowed to open until Valentines Evening. It can be surprising and exciting! You can hide hearts or little messages. You can get really creative with this.
• Write a Letter: I’ve mentioned before how the art of letter-writing is dying in lieu of texting and typing. Writing your sweetheart a letter in your own handwriting to express something to them can impact them greater than purchasing a card at the store. Use your best penmanship and add a little something special to it. Fold your letter in a cute way, fill the inside of it with handmade confetti, give the outside a big ol’ smooch with some lipstick, add some perfume/cologne, etc.
• Bottle Homemade Sugar Scrub: You can use an old glass jar to hold some homemade sugar scrub. Stick a label on it and wrap it with a bow.
• Finish Something You’ve Been Promising: Is there something that you have been promising to complete around your apartment or house? Working on this (and completing it) will show how much you care.
• Send Snippets of Poetry: Throughout the day, send a line or two of a romantic poem you have chosen. If nothing else, it will leave your spouse guessing! This could be over email, through text, over voicemail, etc.
• Give a Deluxe Home Massage: Offering a massage is always appreciated, but you can also add some glam to it and show your loved one how much thought you have put into them. First off, brush up on your massage skills with some free instruction. Then, find a comfortable and warm part of your home (increase the heat, use a space heater, or light a fire if need be). If you have some smooth pebbles (check out your landscaping), you can give a hot stone massage. Use oils on hand (baby oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, vegetable oil) to make your own massage oil. Warm up the oil/lotion, towels, etc. to create a very relaxing atmosphere. Light a few candles and enjoy!