The Christmas season is over, and ordinary days are taking their lead. However, only for a short time, as St. Valentine’s Day is looming on the horizon. Despite its heart-warming romantic nature, it brings another ‘how-to-buy-a-present’ issue. Instead of being the victim of a marketing rush, remember that the main idea is to spend time with beloved ones, the financial side doesn’t make the core of the event.
How to organize the day?
We are all different and our attitudes to gifts are as well. Love celebration is about two people, their feelings, memories, and time spent together. Therefore, it’s important to show creativity and attention, rather than just buy another present from the “people’s choice’ section of goods.
1. Day Out together
Active couples will benefit from a short break from the routine just by spending the day alone, somewhere close to nature. To turn such an outing into something special, add some tidbits:
- Bring a camera for crazy-lovely-funny photos together – years after the day, they will warm your heart.
- Organize a picnic with your favorite types of food.
- Make a movie-out day – instead of staying at home and watching something in a regular atmosphere, make it a part of the outing. Download your favorite movie onto the tablet, and enjoy it in the peaceful atmosphere of the park or nature reserve. Don’t forget to bring a power bank with you, to avoid battery “misbehavior”. Check Alimart for the options with the biggest capacity.
- Get engaged with something extreme and emotional – bungee jumping, skydiving, car racing, etc. Such activities will get you closer together.
2. Home-Bubble
Couples who have physically active jobs may feel discouraged by the idea of going somewhere for a celebration. Instead, they can just stay at home, isolated from everything and everyone around them by turning off their phones, and all the channels of communication. There are plenty of ideas to spend time at home:
- Cooking something together – the more exotic the food, the more fun you will have while cooking. The main reason is not to have something to eat, but to do it together and taste the result.
- Romantic dinner – it can be a tasting of what you have just prepared or a surprise for your significant other. Just a few delicacies will be enough. It’s just another way to outline time for two.
- Board games are always fun. You can buy special editions for couples, which typically contain the tasks and questions for getting to know each other better.
- Thematic party – order some clothes with funny images, take photos of a homey look, have a dance with your favorite music, etc.
3. Going out to public places
Going to a restaurant, a cafe, a theatre, etc. is a good chance to wear fancy clothes and feel the festive atmosphere. However, such places may be in high demand, so it’s better to take care of tickets in advance. Besides, public places are likely to be too ‘peopley’, and there will be a slim chance for heart-to-heart communication or time.
Another way of spending time with fun is going to the ice rink, roller drome, rowing, workshops, etc. This is just the way to break from routine and be together.
While there are numerous ways of making a significant other happy, be aware of the main enemies of any celebration:
1. Don’t degrade the importance of a day
There are claims that Valentine’s day is a silly idea, as we should always pay attention to our beloved ones, not just one day a year, defined by history and traditions. However, let’s be honest, who celebrates love every day? Who dedicates all the time to the partner trying to please them? St. Valentine’s Day is a gentle reminder that you should get distracted from all the routines around and give all your time and attention to one person.
2. Expensive present ≠ attention
Buying a present just for the sake of a present is a losing strategy, such ignorance doesn’t work. Presents talk, when you buy something small yet meaningful, it says “I love you, I care about you”. If you rush into the store and just take a big and expensive present from the shelf, it means “I did my job, just take it”.
Besides, there’s a list of prohibited presents by default: kitchen utensils or household appliances, anything that can give a hint about excessive weight or aging, cosmetics, personal hygiene and care stuff, cheap jewelry, bric-a-brac, etc. Such things aren’t person-oriented and are of zero value in terms of feelings.
St.Valentine’s Day is just another opportunity to see your partner and spend quality time together, as there’s nothing more precious than time. Heart-warming conversations, watching movies together, a bunch of homey photos – such bits and pieces create your history. Make sure you do everything to fill it with “WE” memories.
