There are plenty of ways to make Valentine’s Day special for your partner, girlfriend, boyfriend, husband, or wife, or even someone you’re not dating…yet. If food is the way to your significant other’s heart, skip that fancy-schmancy dinner and take a virtual cooking class together or treat her to a sweet breakfast in bed. Head over to your favorite local bookstore and spend some time picking out a book for your plus one to read. Pop some popcorn, make some cheesy snacks, light a mood-setting candle, open up a bottle of wine, and watch a Valentine’s Day movie while snuggling under a blanket in the comfort of your home.
Grab your partner and go on a scavenger hunt in your local vintage shop—even if you don’t find something to buy, the items might spark conversation, or nostalgia from beloved bygone eras. Before you do any other planning for Valentine’s Day at home, make sure you can carve out some alone time. If you have young kids, make plans for them—at home or with a sitter. If you keep the kids at home, you’ll have to be a little more creative. Serve them dinner early and separately. Have a little fun setting up their own “restaurant” with a kid-friendly menu and play money or credit cards so they can pay their bill and tip the server. After the kids eat, one of you can take care of bedtime duties while the other preps for the rest of the celebration.
Flowers can be pricey around Valentine’s Day, so skip the roses and use plenty of votive candles. Add a table runner and some potted herbs or succulents for a touch of green. You don’t have to eat in your dining room, either. Consider creating a cozy spot in the living room with cushions near the coffee table, plan an indoor picnic, or even serve dessert on trays in bed. Create a soundtrack for your Valentine’s Day at home. You can put together a list of all your sentimental favorites or pull a romantic playlist. Reminiscing on your past is a wonderful way to spend a quiet Valentine’s Day at home. Grab your wedding album or video and relive your wedding day. Or talk about that first date or time when you first met. You can even put together a photo album showcasing some of your favorite memories.
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