How to make Valentine’s Day special for your Sweetheart

Are you ready to make your love’s heart leap on Valentine’s Day? Our guide to a great Valentine’s Day will provide you with ideas and tips that will make your Valentine’s Day a success.

Tips for a smooth Valentine’s Day:

• Tell your special someone how much you care about them
• Be thankful – it’s always appreciated
• Plan ahead – babysitters, reservations, and other things that need done
• Turn off your cell phones – enjoy this time together

 

Gift Ideas:    

Candy and Flowers and Jewelry:

• Visit Hazel Hill Chocolate for a unique chocolate treat, or contact a local bakery and order their favorite cookies or other treat.
• Surprise your special someone with a bouquet of favorite flowers or balloons
• Dazzle him/her with a piece of jewelry from David’s Jewelers or other local jeweler
• Make a list of all the things you love about him/her

Gift basket for her:

• Get a gift certificate for a massage or trip to a salon or spa.
• Pick up a candle for a candle-lit bath.
• Find her favorite book at one of Topeka’s bookshops for her to enjoy during her quiet time
• Buy her a personalized gift from a local shop

Gift basket for him:

• Buy his favorite candy bars and personalize it with “Udaman” wrappers
• Include miniature bottles or cans of his favorite drink and personalize them with valentine’s day labels
• Create a ticket book with tickets for him to use at his leisure
• Include a new favorite movie, C.D., or video game he’s been wanting

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Dinner:

• Avoid the Valentine’s Day rush – create a romantic meal at home
• Go to a restaurant where you share special memories
• Get dinner and a room, and enjoy the indoor pool or other activities

 

Dates:

• Laugh together at a comedy show.
• Enjoy a romantic movie at home from Netflix, RedBox, or one you already own. While watching share your favorite treat and glass of wine or sparkling cider. Include a massage.
• Enjoy a night of music and dancing before or after dinner at one of Topeka’s nightspots.
• Spend uninterrupted time together with a romantic getaway at a local retreat spot.

–Lee Hartman | Metro Voice

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