Many people often assume that it’s all about the romance between married or dating couples when talking about Valentine’s Day. But the truth is, this holiday is about showing your love and care to everyone you know, like your family, parents, siblings, loved ones, and friends.
In addition, this holiday is more than just giving away some pensive material gifts. Instead, this day is best celebrated by spending time with your loved ones and showing them how much you’re grateful for having them in your life.
There are still endless ways to show your appreciation to your loved ones other than the dinner reservations. Are you ready to explore these Valentine’s Day celebration ideas below?
Here are six unique ways to show your love and care for your loved ones on Valentine’s Day.
1. Write Them Love Letters
At this age, people find it easier to send their messages across via text messages, chats, or video calls. Over time, the beauty of sending handwritten letters or even cards has been long forgotten as virtual or online communications are more way easy than the former.
During this coming Valentine’s Day, now’s the perfect time to tell your loved ones how much you love and value them by writing them some love letters. Don’t worry as love letters, being written down, don’t have to be perfect or formal. You can write down anything you wish to tell them or anything you’re thankful for, such as your feelings or the things you love about them. Also, you can send Roses together with your love letters to make them extra special.
Loved ones for sure will be pleasantly surprised by this rare occasion of receiving a letter.
2. Create A Photo Journal
If putting your feelings into words seems tricky, you can incorporate photos instead and let them speak on your behalf.
Pull out an empty journal and fill it with pictures and memories you’ve shared with your loved ones. It can be pictures from your previous travels or even the most random selfies you both took while hanging out. You can do the same for your parents, siblings, and best friends. Once you get the photos glued on the pages, you can fill some spaces and gaps with your short but meaningful messages.
3. Take Them Out For A Surprise Picnic
Nowadays, it’s so easy to get caught up with your chores, schedules, and other daily responsibilities and forget about spending quality time with your loved ones. Take a break from all the mundane tasks and use this day to take your loved ones out for a surprise picnic during this ‘love holiday,’
You can take out your parents, siblings, or partner and enjoy the weather outdoors while you catch up with your lives.
To make the picnic a surprise, you can tell them an alibi that you need to meet them at a certain place. Once they arrive, that’s when they’ll know that you’ve set them up for an outdoor picnic. As part of your surprise preparations, make sure you double-check their schedules and commitments and clear out that day for them. They’ll be thankful for your efforts of clearing out their schedules for them and giving them a break from their busy world.
4. Participate In Their Passions
Does your mother love to spend her time attending an online knit class? Or perhaps your partner lives for museum visits. One of the best ways to show your care for them is by willingly participating in their passions.
Don’t worry, as this isn’t about forcing yourself to do something you dislike. It’s more about showing your genuine interest in their passions and giving them your full support towards it.
For instance, you can tell your mom that you’d like to join her in one of her knitting classes and know more about the basics. Another is you can take your partner out on a ‘museum date.’ Better yet, you can go on a ‘museum-hopping’ wherein you’ll visit several museums from different cities in a day. Going out of your way to participate in their passions will help you understand more about why they love what they do and strengthen your bond and connection with each other.
5. Prepare Them With Something Homemade
Instead of getting them material gifts from the store or taking them out to a fancy restaurant, why not go for something homemade?
Preparing your loved ones with some homemade meals for sure will show them how caring and thoughtful you are, especially when you’ve baked or cooked them their favorite recipes. Whether it’s their favorite dessert, baked goodies, or a family recipe, food can be an effective way to express your love language.
Meanwhile, if you’re not confident with your cooking or baking skills, you can get some help from your skillful friends to assist you in your Valentine’s Day mission.
6. Send A Goodie Bag
It’s the tiny yet most meaningful things that matter more when sending gifts.
Create a list of all the favorites of your loved one, whether it’s related to food, drinks, objects, or the combination of all. Gather them together and put them in a gift basket or bag. Also, you can add some self-care things like a bubble bath, scented candles, and a bathrobe to help them unwind during the holiday.
This personalized Valentine’s Day goodie bag will be a perfect gift for your loved ones to help them relax after their long and stressful day.
Showing Your Love On Valentine’s Day
Honoring love in all its forms is what Valentine’s Day is all about. So, don’t fret out too much about buying the most expensive or luxurious gifts. You can try out one or more of these Valentine’s Day ideas to show your love and appreciation to the best people in your life.
Article Submitted By Community Writer
