Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and chances are many people haven’t bought their Valentine a gift yet. No worries! Not only is it not too late to come up with a unique gift for that special someone in your life, but you also don’t even have to spend any money on it! Spreading the love on Valentine’s Day should come from your heart and shouldn’t have to cost a thing.
Here are some ideas for priceless gifts you can give your special someone for Valentine’s Day without even opening your wallet:
❤️ WRITE A LOVE LETTER
It’s rare that anyone ever writes a letter…ON PAPER…WITH A PEN…these days. We send emails, text messages or even post comments on social media, often using emojis to represent our emotions. But imagine for a minute what it would feel like to find an envelope with a letter inside, addressed to you in handwriting. It’s so personal. It’s special. You can pull that paper out and hold it, knowing that the person who wrote the letter touched that same paper and put pen to it thinking of you. And while SHOWING love to others is vital to healthy relationships, expressing yourself in words is also a beautiful way to let someone know you care. Take the time to write your special love a letter expressing all the things you adore about them and your relationship. They will be able to hold onto that letter forever and can read it whenever they want or need to be reminded of how you feel. It will be a gift that is a treasure.
❤️ PLAN A HIKE AND PICNIC
If you are lucky enough to have Valentine’s Day off together, and if the weather cooperates, make plans to take your special someone on a hike ending with an outdoor picnic. The New Valley is lush with tranquil places to spend a romantic day together outdoors. Yes, it’s winter, in the mountains. This might not seem like the ideal time to go for a hike, but with temps in the 60s in Radford last week, you might be surprised just how nice the weather might be for a Valentine’s Day trek.
10 Great Hikes in The New River Valley
What to Bring on a Picnic Date
❤️ MAKE A VIDEO OR SLIDE SHOW
Put those computer skills to work to create a romantic Valentine’s Day video or slideshow for your loved one. Tell the story of your love using images you already have on your phone or computer. Revisit special moments in your life together; amazing trips that you have been on; milestone moments in your journey. Set it to a soundtrack of songs that remind you of each other…of cherished moments together. Make it even more romantic by turning down the light and getting comfy on the couch together to watch.
❤️CREATE A VALENTINE’S DAY PLAYLIST
So much can be expressed through music and song. Sometimes a song can even tell someone how we feel better than we can with our own words. Maybe you won’t be able to spend the 14th with your Valentine this year. If that’s the case, sharing a playlist of all the songs that remind you of them; of your time together is a great way to let them know you are thinking about them.
❤️ GIVE A VALENTINE COUPON BOOK
Give your significant other a romantic coupon book. Think about what might be romantic for that particular person. And make sure it consists of unique things that aren’t just normal things you do regularly. Here are some examples of “love coupons” you can include in the book: Breakfast in Bed, Day Date, Antiquing, Spa Day, Dinner, and a Movie, Washing and Detailing the Car, Attending a Ballroom Dance Class. The options are endless. Just be sure that you take the time to think about what your significant would want. Because at the end of the day, it really is THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS.
❤️ BAKE A SPECIAL TREAT
If you are like me, you try not to overindulge is sweets on a regular basis. But if there is any time to NOT deny yourself a sweet treat, it’s Valentine’s Day. I remember when I was little and my Dad would bring home that little heart shaped box of Whitman’s Samplers for me on Valentine’s Day I always felt so happy and loved…not just because he brought me candy, but because he thought about me and wanted to do something special for me. You don’t have to buy your love candy though. You can create a special treat right in your own kitchen. 60 Last-Minute Homemade Valentine’s Day Treats
The bottom line is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to express your love on Valentine’s Day and even if you have waited until the last minute, it’s not too late to plan something special for the one you love!
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