15 ideas for Valentine's Day.....

I know, I know, Valentine's day isn't until the 14th of February.  I thought I would put a little bug in your ear about it now.  My husband and I trade off who is responsible to plan our anniversary and Valentine's day.  It is fun because we really try to do something special for the other person.  Thus, I am reminding you of Valentine's day with plenty of time to get ready. 

Here are some ideas to consider for your someone special:

1* Trade babysitting with another couple you know - that way you can spend all of your fun money on the date and not childcare.

2* DIY  lingerie = go through that pile of clothes you don't want anymore and pick out an outfit for each of you.  Put each outfit in a gift bag with a pair of scissors.  On Valentine's night, you each get to create the other person's lingerie.  Fun!

3* Have a pedicure together.  I know, not the usual thing for the guys but that's what makes it special.  I think most men would love it.  Go somewhere nice that has massage chairs and a good atmosphere.

4* Find a restaurant that has meaning to you - my husband and I both lived in Brazil for several years so last year he found a really nice Brazilian restaurant.  Any little extra effort makes it so much more meaningful.

5* Go for a long walk, just the two of you.  Hold hands, talk about what you love most about each other.

6* Go see a play - or go to a dinner theater.  It's fun and is a little different than your typical dinner and a movie.

7* Get a couples massage.  My husband and I have done this and it's so relaxing and nice to spend some time together.

8* Give them a little gift for every year that you have been married.  It would be extra nice if you found something that represented each year.  That way you could talk about good memories with each gift.

9* Have something sent to them at work.  It's an oldy but a goody!  Try sending something unique like a tray of cookies he can share with his co-workers or takeout from his favorite restaurant.

10* Drop the kids off with the Grandparents and take your spouse camping.  Surprise them by having the car all packed - pick them up from work and take off.

11* Leave a trail of Hershey kisses from the door to the bedroom.  Put a sweet note inside each kiss.

12* Heart his car - no this is not just for teenagers and newlyweds.  Cut out paper hearts and cover his car in them.  Another way to do this is fill his car with red and pink balloons.  Put a love note inside each balloon.

13* Watch the video from your wedding day or look through your wedding album and talk about how wonderful the day was. 

14* If it's close by, reserve the hotel room where you spent your wedding night.

15* If you keep journals - read passages from important days to each other.  Days like when you first met, when he proposed, your wedding day, etc.

Whatever you choose to do - get planning!  Make it special.  It doesn't necessarily take a lot of money to show someone  you love and appreciate them.  The effort is what is important.  Happy Vaentine's Day planning to you all! :)

Here are some other websites with good ideas:
http://www.oopseydaisyblog.com/2010/02/14-days-of-love.html
http://mudpiestudio.blogspot.com/2011/12/101-valentine-ideas-for-under-5.html
http://www.bhg.com/holidays/valentines-day/cards/make-your-own-valentines-day-gifts/#page=11
http://getbuttonedup.com/2011/02/09/tool-free-printable-top-5-things-i-heart-about-you-list/