I love you. A universal language heard by many throughout the world. Love is more than a four-letter word, but a word of action. Valentine’s Day is the day where love ones reach far and beyond to show the love of their lives how much they mean to them. There is nothing like showering and expressing to the world how much love you have for the person you are spending your life with.
For the last year, COVID-19 has limited the world’s use of doing simple things. Restrictions throughout the nation have caused some to question what they can and will do on such a meaningful day. Valentine’s Day, a day where a simple dinner reservation could be made, has turned into a challenging task due to closures and social distancing guidelines.
Valentine’s Day at home can bring extreme joy and connection between two individuals. Here are out top ten ideas for Valentine’s Day In.
Valentine’s Day In
1. Dinner
A romantic dinner that includes all of your husband’s favorites. Imagine your love coming through the door and seeing rose petals leading to the dining room. Candles are always a nice touch.
2. Massage
Break out the oil and treat your spouse to a massage. You can even watch YouTube videos for tips on pressure points and how to give a good massage.
3. Games
A game night is always fun and exciting to have. Gather up all the favorite board games and just have fun without limitations.
4. Movies or Netflix
Watch your favorite movie. and for a special touch, grab some of your spouse’s favorite childhood snacks. If you guys aren’t movie watchers, head to Netflix for documentaries and binge worthy shows.
5. Make a Snack
Make chocolate covered strawberries together. Get messy and have fun.
6. Paint a Picture
Stream a painting class. There are local paint classes that will allow you to pick up the tools you need beforehand, then stream the class the day of.
7. Bubble Bath
Take a bath together. Run a warm bubble bath, throw in some roses and play some relaxing music. We get it, children might stand in the way of you doing some of the more elaborate options on this list, but a bath can be done after bedtime.
8. Reminisce.
Grab your wedding photo album or video and reminisce on that special day. Talk about your favorite moments, your embarrassing moments and those moments that you totally forgot about.
9. Get Crafty
Do a craft together. I know, I know, crafts are for kids right? Wrong. Doing activities with our spouse’s creates connection and a shared a experience. A silhouette is a perfect way to mark the occasion and create something you’ll always remember.
10. Picnic
Romantic dinner too fancy? Have a simple picnic on the living room (or bedroom) floor, on the deck or in your backyard. Sandwiches, finger fruits, veggies and chocolates make for a yummy picnic date.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Colossians 3:14 (NKJV) “But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.”
Hopefully, this article gave you some ideas for making Valentine’s Day romantic at home. Be creative! You can show love in the simplest ways and still create lasting memories.