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!

Amazing Jessica (Anita Allen Photography Pace, FL)

This beautiful lady is an amazing woman of God. She loves the Lord with all of her heart and is not afraid to share that with whomever comes in her path. I have had the privilege of watching her grow up into the wonderful woman that she is. She is in Christ for the Nation school in Texas, studying and preparing to do what it is that God calls on her to do.

Jessica, I am so proud of you and the woman that you have become. Thank you for giving me the honor of spending the afternoon with you as we had fun with your photo session. I hope you like your photos and I look forward to seeing you again soon. Love you girl.

Valentine's Day Free Sessions Giveaway (Anita Allen Photography, Pace, Florida)

I will be giving away two free photo sessions for Valentine's Day. That's right. TWO SESSIONS. I love my clients and fans so much that I decided to give you all a better chance of winning. Also, I am giving you two ways to win, that makes it even easier to win. PLEASE read the rules for the contests below the ways to win.

TO ENTER:

1st way to win:

1. "LIKE" Anita Allen Photography fan page: https://www.facebook.com/anitaallenphotography

2. Tag Anita Allen Photography in a status encouraging friends and family to "LIKE" Anita Allen Photography's fan page in the status. Tag me by putting a @ in front of Anita Allen Photography, no space between @ and Anita.

3. Have family and friends post a comment to our wall saying, "______" sent me! or referred by "______". They MUST also "LIKE" my fan page. For every comment with your name in it you get a point.

4. The one with the most points on February 10 at 9pm will win a free 2 hour session.

2nd way to win:

1. "LIKE" Anita Allen Photography fan page: https://www.facebook.com/anitaallenphotography

2. Post a picture to my wall of you and your Valentine. (This may be your loved one, sibling, child, pet or anyone close to your heart)

3. Submit your answer to the question, "Who is your Valentine and why?" in a comment below the picture in 50 words or less.

4. The picture with the most "LIKES" on February 10 at 9pm will win a free 2 hour session. (only LIKES will be counted as votes as to ensure fairness of one vote per person)


RULES for the contest:
1. Session must take place within an hour of the Pace/Pensacola, FL area OR be willing to work with me when I come to the Montgomery, Birmingham, Opelika, Coffeeville or Mobile Alabama areas OR be willing to pay a travel fee. You may also come to my area for the session. The choice is yours!
2. Fans can enter both ways but cannot be eligible to win both. In this instance, a runner up would win.
3. You must "LIKE" Anita Allen Photography on Facebook.
4. For a "LIKE"/VOTE to count the voter MUST be a fan of Anita Allen Photography Facebook page
5. Winners consent to the use of their names and photos without compensation for advertising or publicity purposes for Anita Allen Photography
6. Contest ends at 9pm CST on February