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Valentine’s Day, to some represents a significant cultural connotation, to others a commercial holiday and for other some time spent with a special someone. To me, it’s “date night” with my husband amplified a teeny tiny bit.

My good friend and fellow blogger, Shruthi of The Honest Shruth will be a guest on my blog today featuring a very special Valentine’s Day post. Shruthi has the most amazing blog featuring travel, style, taste and thoughts. She always reminds me to cherish every moment in life and is very inspiring. 

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year. Seriously! It’s a day that’s meant to celebrate something we all need more of – love! So, let’s not let the cynicism or commercialism of the day get us down. If you aren’t celebrating Valentine’s Day with a significant other, you can check out my Galentine’s Day Ideas here. But if you do have a someone special, check out these five Valentine’s Day ideas for every person below!

 

The Romantic Valentine’s Day Idea

Head to the thrift store and purchase a classic picnic basket. Fill it with delicious bites like red wine, chocolate covered strawberries, white cheddar popcorn, baguettes, marmalade, and a little bit of butter/cream cheese. Definitely make sure to add in a picnic blanket of course! Put your phones underneath the basket after you’ve laid out the picnic blanket, and enjoy that tasty and romantic picnic with each other!

The Classic Valentine’s Day Idea

Channel your inner secret agent and randomly tell your partner how much you love your favorite cuisine. Then, follow that up with two other cuisines you also like. You’ve set up the perfect moment to ask them what their favorite cuisine is. Hehe stealthy. Get their reply and get online (I love opentable.com). Look for restaurants in the specified cuisine and make a reservation! It really is so worth it when you get to the restaurant and they have a table all set up for you simply because you took the time, not even 30 seconds, to make a reservation.

The Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Idea

On February 12 or February 13, set aside 15 minutes to write a genuine card for your significant other. I’m not talking go to Walgreens and pick up a card and sign your name. I mean grab that pen, sit down at a table with the blank card, and write your genuine thoughts. It can seem like such a hassle to write a card, but those are words that he/she can cherish for years to come! I still have all of my Valentine’s Day cards from my husband and in his classic Texan style, none of them had hearts red or pink on them. In fact, I’m pretty sure they all had deer on them LOL. But it still meant/means the world to me.

The Humorous Valentine’s Day Idea

Something I enjoy doing is joining in on the ridiculousness of Valentine’s Day themed products at stores. My husband always peruses the store for the tackiest and most ridiculous consumerist items because he knows that I will get a good laugh out of it. This year, why don’t you try the same? It’s much more meaningful and funny when you’re doing it not seriously. I’m sure that these Valentine’s Day companies aren’t wanting us to buy these things in jest but, but hey we are still buying them, aren’t we?!

The Casual Valentine’s Day Idea

And last but not least is a night of comfy and casual. But it’s still a well thought out Valentine’s Day night! I’m talking get takeout from your favorite restaurant, open a bottle of red wine, pick up your special gelato/ice cream for the freezer, and rent that movie you both have been dying to watch. When people are well-fed, entertained, and treating themselves, they’re sure to have a great night!

 

Thanks to Shruthi for her wonderful Valentine’s Day ideas. I know which one I’ll be using. Be sure to follow Shruthi on Instagram and Facebook.

Stay tuned for my Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas coming soon!

 

 

 

 

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23 comments

  1. Valentine’s Day is not a big holiday here in Denmark, but I know many countries have adapted the american tradition and I think it is lovely that a full day is dedicated to out special someone.
    I spend Valentine’s Day with my family celebrating my sisters birthday which is so lovely as well.
    I love all the ideas listed for how to celebrate V-day in the best way – so lovely with a personal written card!
    Xo
    Britta

    1. My sister’s birthday is the day after Valentine’s Day! I’m so glad you liked Shruthi’s post. A personal written card is what I cherish the most.

  2. Great post and read – perfect timing for the special day just a few days away. Love all the different themes suggested by Shruthi. I especially like the Thoughtful and Casual ideas and will definitely incorporate them into my special day/week with my hubby. Wishing you a great V-day with your hubby too! Thank you for featuring Shruthi!

    1. Really glad that you enjoyed Shruthi’s post and they will be incorporated into your Valentine’s Day.

  3. Oh I love these ideas babe! I’ve told my husband to plan our Valentines Day with our new baby boy and I’m hoping he goes with the romantic idea of a picnic somewhere with a view!!! I sometimes love the cheesiness of Vday and always try to get my partner into it when I can 😉

  4. These are really fun V-day ideas! If I had a significant other, I’d definitely do the casual date night at home 🙂 Or even for Galentine’s haha 🙂 Have a good one!
    xo Samantha

  5. Love the different Valentine’s Day date ideas! The romantic picnic is my fave although it’s too cold here in NYC at the mo to do that. It’d be perfect for when spring gets here though!

    xo, Jo

  8. I love V day too! Even though we celebrate every day, but there’s something about V day that just makes everything extra special 🙂
    Love all these cute ideas! We usually go out for italian food, but it’s a surprise LOL
    He plans everything 🙂
    Thanks for sharing!
    XO
    Aimara
    http://www.waysofstyle.com

  9. These ideas are too cute!! Great timing since valentine day is in a few days! Thank you for the inspiration girl! 🙂

    xo Sheree
    PoshClassyMom.com

  10. Love these ideas and all are so fun! I just wish I have a significant other to try few of these. Meanwhile, I have to plan with my girlfriends. Thank you for sharing inspiration beauty!I appreciate it much!

    xx. Gina

  12. Hi dear,

    I rally love your Valentines ideas. Each one sounds very nice!
    Mostly, I prefer humorous valentines ideas. They always make me so happy. I will spend this Valentines in Paris, and I can’t wait for this day!

    xoxo
    Darya

  14. I love this! Such a great idea! I’m not even sure what I fall under for this haha. I’m not a huge v-day celebrating type of person and neither is my bf. I also am completely allergic to flowers and hate chocolates. I know I’m the worse. Love the casual v-day idea. Still have to rack up an idea of my own!

  15. These are such great ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day. I love all the easy and fun ideas but being a mom and having three kids at home with us, I would totally go the easy, order in, get some ice cream and watch some Netflix route on the actual Valentine’s Day. And then maybe on the weekend go out to dinner alone with my hubbie to get some quality time in. =). Thanks for the ideas and now I am off to write a blank card! =). xoxo, Christine
    http://dailykongfidence.com/

  17. Hey Darling,
    Hoe are you?
    Such a Fun and Sweet Valentines Day Post and Ideas:)
    Really Enjoyed Darling:)
    I adore VD too:)
    Love Kisses
    Happy Week
    Karina

  18. These are great ideas on how to celebrate Valentine’s day! I need to bring my younger son for his tennis lesson tonight so we are going to the causal one. Ordering taking out Sushi with the delicious Lady M cake. Thanks for sharing.

  20. OMG love this post babe definitely every boy should read thi. Theres so many ideas to be creative and all these 5 ideas are great!

    xoxo
    Marcy