Ideas For Valentine's Day

Valentine's Idea no. 37: Notes and Balloons...

2010-02-10T13:15:00.031+00:00

Another romantic gesture I saw on TV. Thought it was schoooo schweet.

For Valentine's Day, this guy floated 40 red balloons in the hallway with a love note attached to each and every one of them. When his girlfriend saw it, she cried. Was apparently the first time she'd ever sniffled over a romantic gesture. I'd probably be swimming in a bucket of my own tears too if it was me.

Anyway, this might be something for you to try out this Valentine's Day, or maybe try a variation of it.

Good luck :-)

Valentine's Idea no. 36: a Romantic Meal...in a Tent

2010-02-02T01:24:00.012+00:00

I saw this on TV actually. The guy set up a medium-sized tent in the back garden - it was Egyptian-themed on the inside - and him and his boo had a whale of a Valentine's night feeding each other grapes and stuff and getting their Anthony and Cleopatra groove on.

Nothing to stop you from doing something similar this Valentine's Day. The tent would be an empty canvas for you to set up the interior in any way you wish... so get creative!

Hey, and you don't even have to have a garden, you know. Do you have a fair-sized balcony? Fine, that'll do. Or you can even set it up in the living room or the bedroom. Who says you can't do that, huh?

Why not pick up a tent on Amazon?

Valentine's Idea no. 35: Give 'Em A Rose Everyday in February...

2010-01-25T00:53:00.007+00:00

You don't have to wait 'til Valentine's Day to give your boo a bunch of roses. Why not start giving them one every single day from February 1st all the way up 'til the Valentine's or the last day of that month.

Roses ain't just for women. That's just a stereotype (well, in my books, it is). So give ya man a rose, dammit. Rose him the heck out. :-)

After February's done, why stop there? How about giving him/her a rose every week for the rest of the year? Make it a romantic habit.

Valentine's Idea no. 34: Do an Angelina Jolie - Give Your Lover a Vial of Your Blood...

2010-01-21T01:32:00.020+00:00

Please don't take this suggestion literally. I'm totally talking fake here. Some boiled down strawberry Ribena or watered down red jam should do the trick. It's just a sweet romantic gesture; just for the sentiment.

Buy a nice silver chain and a small see-through vial/glass bottle to pour the 'blood' in.

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Valentine's Idea no. 33: Don't Lose Sight of What It's All About...

2009-02-13T22:25:00.006+00:00

While you're running around planning for Valentine's Day, take a bit of time to chill and think about what the day's really all about, about the person you're doing this all for, and about how you feel about him/her.

The prezzies are cool, can be highly thoughtful and meaningful, but it's the relationship, the connection you have with this person that's the most important thing.

So buy the gifts... but don't lose sight of what really matters, yah?

Ok. Cool.

Valentine's Idea no. 32: Go Salsa Dancing...

2009-02-12T22:56:00.012+00:00

I tell ya, there's nothing like salsa dancing to work up an appetite!

So grab your date and go sweat your funk on, ya hear?!

(p.s.: listen, don't worry about the sweat - you can deal with that later. Just stay focused on grooving your little hearts out!)

Valentine's Idea no. 31: Learn Pole dancing Together...

2009-02-11T23:08:00.000+00:00

Why?

Why not?

You can hire a pole dancing instructor to give the both of you private lessons.

Go on. It'll be fun!

So what if you come back with aching muscles? It just gives you both an excuse to break open the massage oils and make each other feel better!

Valentine's Idea no. 30: Get a Tattoo Done for Him/Her...

2009-02-10T22:28:00.013+00:00

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It's your call, of course. You've got to be real crazy about him/her to get a tattoo done for them, PLUS there's the pain factor, but, hey, there's a Valentine's Day idea for ya!

You could both get it done together!, that way you both get to cry through the pain together

...and kiss each other better too :-)

Valentine's Idea no. 29: Cook a Valentine's Meal Together...

2009-02-09T23:59:00.011+00:00

Cooking together is a way of bonding, talking, sharing, getting to know each other.

Cook something simple so you both have a chance to talk in-between without having to concentrate too too much on what you're cooking.

You could also have a bit of music playing in the background, but keep it low so it doesn't drown out the convo.

Bon appetit!

Valentine's Idea no. 28: Be a 'Love Note' Freak!

2009-02-08T17:14:00.008+00:00

All you need for this is a wad of post-it notes, your heart and your imagination.

- Grab a sizable wad of post-it notes

- Scribble little sweet nothings for that special someone on each one (words, doodles, whatever.)

- then stick them up at various places throughout the house while they're away (put some in obvious places, and others in less prominent places so they find it over the course of a week or so).

And there you have it, a real sweet gesture for them to come back to :-)

Valentine's Idea no. 27: Create a Romantic Page Online Dedicated to Him/Her...

2009-02-07T23:28:00.007+00:00

Why not? It's kinda sweet.

So you're basically creating an online visual/textual collage for/about them - one page that sums up how you feel about him/her.

And when you're done creating it, send them the link. I'm sure you can think of creative ways of getting them to see the page!

Valentine's Idea no. 26: Go Skinny Dipping Together!

2009-02-06T22:04:00.005+00:00

As long as you can both swim and the water's safe, go for it, dammit!

Then you could have a little night picnic afterwards.

Life. Short. / Love. Enjoy.

Ok?

Valentine's Idea no. 25: Plant a Tree for Your Valentine...

2009-02-05T22:35:00.009+00:00

What with global warming and all, this is a real practical, living, breathing and thoughtful gift you can have done for someone you care about.

It's all organised by a company called TreeGivers.

(img credit: roctopus)

Valentine's Idea no. 24: Book a Table for Your Favourite Couple...

2009-02-04T23:00:00.004+00:00

I did that a couple of years ago ...for my mum and dad. Booked them a table at a Chinese restaurant - all expenses paid including the cab there and back.

They were in shock.

Maybe it's something you could do for a couple you really care about - for a close friend or a family member. You'd have to kinda find out what they've got planned for Valentine's without giving your surprise away (just to make sure they're both free on that day).

Depending on your budget, you could book them a hotel (too) or maybe a weekend away.

Valentine's Idea no. 23: Go Bungee Jumping Together!

2009-02-03T22:00:00.003+00:00

Go on. Live a little. If Jack what's-his-name can do it, Jack Osbourne, then hey!

Might take your relationship to a whole 'nother level.

It's also a great way of not sweating the small stuff - it has a way of putting things into perspective.

Valentine's Idea no. 22: Make a CD compilation...

2009-02-02T23:43:00.009+00:00

You know how you hear a particular song and it triggers a memory, emotion?

Songs are memory pockets - timelines.

Are there any songs you could put together for him/her, songs you both listen/ed to - for e.g., the song that was playing when you first met or when you went on your first date together, first dance, first kiss, first time ya shagged each other's brains out, etc.

Or maybe a song that simply connects you to this person every time you hear it.

Gather all those songs and burn them onto a CD for him/her.

They'll love it. I think. Well, I don't know. I'm not a mind-reader. I'd like to be. All the money I'd make. I'd definitely buy shares in Ben & Jerry's. For sure. I'd bathe in warm ice cream everyday, dah-ling.

Ahem. I digress.

Back to you. If you think they'd like a song compilation, go for it, you Love DJ you.

Valentine's Idea no. 21: Paint her nails...

2009-02-01T22:49:00.005+00:00

Not as in pay for her to go and get her nails done, but as in paint her nails yourself!

It's fun, it's sweet, intimate, romantic, silly, sexy and potentially messy!

Valentine's Idea no. 20: Serenade him with music ...in public!

2009-01-31T23:55:00.008+00:00

This is usually done for the ladies, but there ain't nothing wrong with a lady doing it for a guy instead.

Nothing at all.

Hire a couple of female musicians. If you can play an instrument, cool. Then give him a surprise musical serenade outside his window or front door or in a restaurant or even at the shopping mall! Pick your location and go for it, gurl!

Valentine's Idea no. 19: Have Fun Protecting Yo'self......

2009-01-30T23:51:00.014+00:00

If you wanna be funny and playful, maybe you could get some glow-in-the-dark condoms or vanilla raspberry glow-in-the-dark massage lotion!

Or if you and/or your boo have something of a sweet tooth, then the following might come in handy: a pack (or two...or three!) of flavoured condoms, or maybe some sensual strawberry lubricant.

Valentine's Idea no. 18: Make Love in a Limo...

2009-01-29T23:26:00.004+00:00

Ok, erm, I've only ever seen this on TV. But the idea must have been borrowed from real-life, right?

So if you're both feeling daring, you could, ahem, give it a try, I guess.

I mean, what's the worst that could happen, ey?

And what's the BEST that could happen?!!!

Valentine's Idea no 17: How About Some Karma Sutra Mints...

2009-01-28T23:57:00.013+00:00

Unfortunately, the Kama Sutra mints are no longer available. However, I did find a nice green shiny box of After Sex mints! Plus they're suitable for vegetarians. Available @ LoveHoney for £2.49. Delivers internationally.

Valentine's Idea no. 16: Learn the Karma Sutra together...

2009-01-27T23:50:00.016+00:00

I saw a couple practice Karma Sutra on TV once; it looked deeply sensual, focused and spiritual. Time wasn't a factor. Almost like it stood still. Now, if I noticed THAT as an outsider, it must have been a blast for them.

BOOK: The Karma Sutra: Sex, Love and Relationship Zen by Shelley Wu. If you go to the Amazon page, you can read the first couple of pages.

Valentine's Idea no. 15: Propose in your birthday suit...

2009-01-26T17:37:00.005+00:00

There was this UK drama they used to do on ITV called 'Cold Feet'. In one of the episodes, the guy tries to get back in his lover's good books by walking down the street completely naked except for a rose wedged in his bum crack!

Now there's an idea for you right there!

Bold enough, are ya?

Valentine's idea no. 14: Pretend you've forgotten it's Valentine's Day...

2009-01-25T23:57:00.003+00:00

Don't mention a word.

Act normal.

Then surprise 'um later!!!

Don't leave it too long, though.

And it better be one hell of a surprise you've got for them, too!

Valentine's Idea no.13: An Email Album...

2009-01-24T17:28:00.020+00:00

You know all those emails you've been sending back and forth between each other? You could make an album out of them.

- get an empty album

- go through all of the emails you've sent to them and/or received

- mark/highlight the words you found touching/funny/interesting, etc.

- print those out and stick in the album

- then look for pictures to include (these can be of him/her, of you or any other images that complement the words in the album. Cut out images from old mags or go over to the Creative Commons section of flickr.com or Stock.XCHNG for free images)

- do your own thing, draw, write little messages, paint in it, etc.

And there you have it. A unique gift created by you for someone you care about.

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