My husband has everything and is difficult to buy for. So, on Valentine's Day every year, I make him a fancy, multi-course meal that I research a couple weeks ahead of time. I create a festive menu on my word processor complete with cupid clip-art and fancy fonts one week before V-Day. Then, I post the menu in an highly visible location on the wall.
Having the menu posted builds anticipation and reminds us of the special night as it grows near. Every year I'm surprised how this ritual never grows old, and I'm just as excited to prepare it as he is to eat it. This is undoubtedly is more special than any bottle of after-shave, neck tie or wallet.
My husband and I watch Lady and the Tramp, and eat spaghetti as demonstrated on that movie. We're about to celebrate our 43rd anniversary, so something must be working!!
Glad to see this idea catching on! I don't need or want another box of candy, necklace, or do-dad to dust. My husband absolutly does not like a gift just because somebody somewhere says it's time to give one. I don't do a fancy menu but I do make a fancy dinner with the best crystal and china and his favorite food. We use candles (just about the only time he'll tolerate THAT!) on the table and I play soft music and we giggle cause we're acting silly and we're so old! It's my favorite holiday.
I have done this for my family for a couple of years now also. I have a 14 year old boy and 5 year old girl who I hate leaving out on a day that is meant to show our love for someone. So I started making a special meal complete with all the fancy plates and glasses, menu, and a small gift on each plate to let them know that they are each my valentine. Hubby likes it better than going out, too!
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