Things to do on Valentines Day

 

So can you believe it? February is already upon us and with that Valentines Day is quickly approaching! I walked into Tesco's yesterday and the sea of pink and red roses, heart shaped balloons, teddy's and other romantic gifts immediately caught my eye. It made me think to myself that I best get cracking on buying a gift for my boyfriend. If your thinking the same then its time to get planning-its under 2 weeks away. Whether your planning a romantic evening with your partner or if this year you find yourself single then there of plenty of things you can do for an enjoyable Valentines day.

If your single
If your single and dreading Valentines day then there's no need to! There are loads of things you can do with the girls to keep yourself entertained. If your feeling down in the dumps about being single then why not organise a night out at your local comedy club with the girls. Tickets are usually quite reasonable to these sorts of places and your guaranteed a giggle! If you don't fancy that then a cinema visit to watch the eagerly anticipated 'Fifty Shades of Grey' may appeal. Its being released on Friday 13th just in time for the big day so book your tickets early girls!

If your on a budget
Its easy to get caught up in the Valentines frenzy and spend a fortune on gifts for your loved one but its important to remember that buying expensive, extravagant gifts doesn't equate to showing you care. It really is the thought that counts. A cheap but thoughtful idea includes making a coupon book. You can include coupons like '20 minute back massage', 'Have a bath with candles prepared when I get in from work', 'Cook my favourite meal', 'Do the dishes for a week', etc. You could also make a photo book of all your favourite pictures together, this also becomes a lovely keepsake. Another idea is to make an agreement beforehand not to buy gifts for each other, just cards. You could then put the money towards a takeaway and bottle of wine and spend the evening cuddled up on the sofa with a film.....perfect.

If your feeling adventurous
If your pretty good in the kitchen then why not prepare a three course meal for your loved one. Lay the table nicely as though your in a fancy restaurant and ask your partner to dress for the occasion. If your stuck for ideas on what to cook then you can get an array of recipes online to help plan your delicious meal. Its bound to impress!

If you want to spoil them
If your not on a budget and want to go all out then why not plan an entire weekend for your loved one. Valentines day falls on a Saturday this year which fits in well. You could book a meal in their favourite restaurant followed by an overnight hotel stay. A couples spa day is another treat that is sure to go down well. Whatever you choose to do, think of something that's related to your partner and something that they will really enjoy doing :)

What will you choose to do this Valentines day?