The Great 15 Creative Valentine's Day Ideas

Valentine’s Day is a very special day that brings a festive mood in the hearts of people who are in love. When searching for ideas and gifts for their loved ones, one should remember that it is not necessary to spend heavily to make their Valentine's Day memorable. Thoughtful and creative gifts may not be expensive yet they hint at the love one has for their loved one and ensure a lasting memory of romance throughout the whole year. Not only gifts but an atmosphere set for romance is just as appealing to make the day great.

Creative ideas for a memorable Valentine's Day

• Decorate the bedroom

  A spouse can get a big surprise to come to a decorated and a lightly perfumed bedroom which can really turn him/her on. Heart-shaped hangings, streamers, small flickering lights all make it a very private affair.

  Aromatic candles can replace spray perfume and dim electric lights if one wants it that way. Soft music in the background will enhance the romantic atmosphere. One should make sure that he/she does not get exhausted doing all the decoration.

  She/he should be well rested so that both can enjoy the special time together otherwise tiredness creeping in can spoil the great occasion for which she/he worked so hard. It need not be only the bedroom that is to be decorated; the whole house can be decorated making it a time for the world to know their love for one another.

• Give a hobby oriented gift

  Anyone will love to pamper what they love and a hobby is one of them. A gift which relates to the lover's hobby is an excellent idea. Books on fiction, gardening, photography or great paintings, musical instruments, oil or water paints or some sport items like a football, tennis racquet, table-tennis bat and ball or a golf stick will bring great excitement to him/her.

• Bake a special cake for the loved one

  A special Valentine’s Day cake baked at home with great love put into making it with him/her in mind can make him/her very happy. Each bite of he cake will bring a smile on his/her face with the thought repeatedly on the mind that she/he made it specially for him/her.

• Present the loved one with home-made chocolates

  Home-made chocolates taste better to the loved one when it is presented to him/her and bring out the romantic flavor more strongly than the chocolates that are purchased. Making chocolates at home can also work out cheap and so light on the budget.

• Present the loved one with a scrapbook

  This can contain all the love email printouts, cards and letters which maybe since college and those before wedding and mementos of the wedding, some poems self written or copied; these when presented to the loved one will bring him/her back memories of the loving time spent with each other in the days gone by. This can be a stepping stone towards strengthening the marriage bond and help create a happy environment in the house.

• Present a gift Basket with treats

  A gift basket packed with goodies and treats like chocolates, snacks, candy, fruits, health foods, small gift items and anything else one can think of which is their lover's favorite and would surely delight him/her makes a delightful idea for Valentine's Day. The basket can be decorated at home and items beautifully arranged topped with a special Valentine’s Day greeting card.

• Go for an outing together

  Spend quality time together, away from the usual crowd and the neighborhood is a wonderful way to spend the Valentine's Day. The two can go for a small picnic or watch a romantic movie or go attend an event like sports or a drama. They can even go out for a special dinner together to their favorite dining location. This refreshes the mind and the togetherness which has lasting effects on their relationship.