HOW TO SURPRISE YOUR VALENTINE
VALENTINE'S DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER: HERE ARE 10 IDEAS TO SURPRISE YOUR LOVED ONE
Let’s keep in mind that Valentine's Day is every day, or at least it should be. Routine and today's fast-paced life often prevent us from giving our partner all the attention they deserve. Valentine's Day is celebrated all over the world to allow us, at least for one day, to dedicate all the time our beloved deserves to them.
Regardless of whether you want to spend Valentine's Day at home or out, you will surely find the right idea to celebrate Valentine's Day in an original way among our 9 proposals + 1 (dedicated to you singles).
1. Find your lost spark with a couples massage
It is well known that after years of living together, routine can cool even the most passionate love. The perfect occasion to rekindle the flame is Valentine's Day. There is no need to go to expensive spas to get a good massage: a few lit candles and a scented oil will create the perfect atmosphere to relax with your partner.
Treat them to a light massage, using the palms of your hands and making wide, long strokes. This type of massage is well-suited for the back, buttocks, and thighs.
But there is more to it than just your hands; if you want to spice up your massage, use your whole body.
2. Cook together
There is nothing that can remind you better of what a great team you are than cooking something together. In the kitchen, you need understanding and dialogue if you don't want to make a mess, or worse, set the kitchen on fire!
You don't need to be expert chefs; even preparing an omelet can be fun. The important thing is to collaborate! It’s even better if it’s a new recipe to learn and experiment with together.
3. Switch roles
Who said it has to be the man who organizes the Valentine's Day dinner? It can be fun to let the woman organize everything for once. Hide a note in his jacket pocket where you tell him to meet you at a certain place—it could be a restaurant or the place where you met; you will surely surprise him!
4. Movie night
Recreate a movie theater atmosphere in your home; prepare popcorn, drinks, snacks, and a good movie. For one night, try to indulge their tastes. Do you always stop him from watching action movies? Do you hate romantic movies, but she would watch Notting Hill every night? For one night, let them watch that comedy movie that you think is too silly and that you have always refused to watch; you will definitely make your partner happy, and who knows, you might even get a few laughs out of it yourself!
5. Valentine's Day with the kids
Valentine's Day is the lovers' holiday, but who said it has to be dedicated only to your partner? It can actually be a great opportunity to spend a different kind of day as a family. You could make beautiful cards together with drawings that depict how much you love each other, or bake sweet shortcrust heart-shaped cookies; a quick and easy recipe that even the little ones can participate in, for example by giving them the task of cutting the dough with the cookie cutters.
6. Treasure hunt
If you have already found the perfect gift to make your loved one happy, you must have them find it in the best way possible. Organize a small treasure hunt, sending them some clues via text message during the day or writing some notes. The important thing is that the clues refer to important moments in your relationship or small anecdotes that only you know.
7. Time travel
Especially if your relationship has lasted for many years, it can be fun to relive the first moments of your life together by booking a table at the place where you had your first date or where you celebrated your first Valentine's Day. You will surely awaken the romance and passion of your early days.
8. DIY coupons
Create small cards where you write "special offers" for a massage, an aphrodisiac dinner, or breakfast in bed, all made by you, to show your special someone how much you care about them.
9. Blindfolded dinner
Cook a special dinner including a secret ingredient in every dish. Don't tell your partner what it is and blindfold them. If they guess the secret ingredient, they can eat and pass the turn; otherwise, they have to drink a sip of wine or beer. You will end the dinner with laughter and joy.
10. Valentine's Day for singles
Who said that those who are single can't celebrate Valentine's Day? This holiday can be an opportunity to celebrate a person you truly love: yourself! Indulge in some beauty pampering like manicures, pedicures, face masks, and gestures of love for your skin, to be done alone or, why not, together with your single friends. Not only will you relax and have fun, but you will also feel more beautiful!
