Creative Ways to Celebrate Valentines Day

One of the least romantic days of the year is Valentine’s Day. Yes you heard me correctly. The majority of lovers act like robots, purchasing flowers and chocolate for their sweethearts because that is what everyone else is doing. Many people celebrate the day out of obligation rather than celebration.

Here are some ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day a bit more romantically and creatively, brought to you by the author of 300 Creative Dates, Michael Webb.

MY SPECIAL VALENTINE

Submitted by: Dianne Werthmuller

These are my ideas, I gave these to my husband for 3 different  Valentines Days in past…

1) I found old games at garage sales (bought at next to nothing prices) and saved only the game pieces and cards (Monopoly was a score) I used the Monopoly “chance” cards – wrapped in red and listed for my hubby how he could exchange the card for, get out of an argument free, forgetfulness free card, I’m sorry card, etc. along with a handmade Valentine’s card to him saying how I was glad I was married to him.

2) One year I made and laminated 2 ea. (2″ x 3″) cards printed with FREE PASS anytime, anywhere –were in small fine print and added this to my blonde brownies in heart basket. He has a pass to anywhere anytime (one was in case he lost one of them.) He really liked that card!

3) I found a small red mail box, addressed it to him with the flag up, and made up my own coupons (free manicure, free facial, free foot rub, free I’m Sorry, free day with the guys, free wash and wax, free ‘I don’t want to have to go to ________, free to do what I want to do day,etc. He used them all up for his special occasions! And I got the benefits of all those coupons too, because I love doting on him!

You can be creative and cost-conscious at the same time.

SHOW THE WORLD YOUR LOVE

Submitted by: Susan Biblel

One year when we had no money, my husband spelled “I love you Susan Jo” with cutout letters of cardboard and put it on our garage door. When I came home from work, that was there for all the world to see. He was used to coming up with creative idea’s on a budget

Well, this year was no different, we live in Ohio, where there is usually snow on the ground in February. So, my hubby got a red can of spray paint (he had already) and out in our pasture, he wrote his Valentine message to me! It was beautiful! Bright red paint on the glistening snow saying “I love you, the love of my life!” The people he worked with thought it was so neat, the newspaper came and took a picture and it was in the evening news! It is one of my most memorable gifts ever!

NOT JUST FEBRUARY 14

submitted by: Mark Hughes

Two years ago I decided to stretch Valentine’s Day out all year long. After cutting out 365 pink, red and white hearts from copy paper, I set out on the daunting yet loving task of placing a special message on each one.

Some were scripture notes from the Bible to give encouragement or verses that were special to me and by wife. Some were date notes: movie of your choice, dinner out, dinner fixed by me, a drive to the beach, etc. Some were chore or help notes: I do the dishes for a week, I’ll clean the bathrooms, I’ll watch the baby this weekend, etc. And some were sweet nothings: back rub, take a long bath, take a nap while I take the baby, let’s look at our wedding photos and reminisce…

Once all the hearts had a message, each was folded and placed in a large jar decorated with appropriate Valentine’s colors and shapes. I wrapped her special gift, which she opened and then placed on the counter where she could reach for each day’s note, to be used at her discretion. It has been a simple yet wonderful way to keep us aware of each others needs.

Happy Valentines Day!

• Im Still In Love My Ex May Not Be You might say, “I’m still in love, my ex isn’t.” This is a difficult situation. First of all, you don’t really know that your ex is not still in love with you, too. Your ex may have claimed to not love you anymore, and that’s possible. But it’s also possible......
• 4 Definitive WaysThat Tells He Wants You Back Getting over him was tough. But thanks to your friends and to your new found hobbies and distractions, you did get over your boyfriend, or rather ex-boyfriend. But then, for some reasons, you keep seeing him in unexpected places, your friends tell you they saw him here and there. And......
• Where Black Alone People Acquainted With Each Other Where black alone people acquainted with each other? Black online dating websites are a way to meet them. In other words, there are thousands of single black men and women online waiting to meet his partner. They are free and accessible for intimate relationships. Find love and relationships in the......
• Free Online Dating Site Love Recommendations For Newbies So you’ve decided to venture into the world of online dating with the hope that the Internet can hook you up with great people for fun, excitement or long term relationships. Then you find the free dating sites and end up confused, overwhelmed and perhaps ignored, pestered or having a......
• How To Pull My Boyfriend After A Year - Helpful Tips How to get your ex girlfriend back win back an ex after a year may not be an easy thing. Before you even start doing anything to win her heart again, You may need to find out if she is still single or seriously involved with another person. It will......

• Expensive Day Partially Averted... As mentioned in my previous post, I planned on buying a new high-end cell phone as well as a upgrade a broken plasma TV on the same day. Worst case scenario, I saw this costing me $1000. That's a tough hit that you don't see too many personal finance bloggers......
• Dreamhost Promo Code For July 2011 - Includes Free Domain Here is the Dreamhost promo code for July 2011. Dreamhost is one of the best web hosting provider available in the market today. It is interesting to know that there are more than 800K web sites hosted using Dreamhost service. You all know that recently, i started promoting Dreamhost web......
• Personal Finance Links (Bandwagon Red Sox Fans are Free Now Edition) Since 2004, I've seen fans of Red Sox Nation quintuple in size. Some of the Red Sox fans who suffered through 1967 (and before), 1975, and 1986 - even 2003, have taken some offense to this. As someone who has just suffered from 1986 on (I was ten), I have......
• New Credit Card Interest Rate Changes Taking Effect Over the past year, negotiations have occurred and laws have been passed dictating what would be fair and equitable practices by the credit card issuers and the people that use their products.  Now, some of the changes discussed over those long months are beginning to take effect.  Although the majority......
• Collecting Vintage Sports Cards Collecting vintage sports cards is something that has been a part of the culture in America ever since the 1800s. During these times, collecting boxing cards was especially popular. Then when the late 1800s as well as the early 1900s rolled around, baseball ended up emerging as the popular type......