| Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, a day that | | | | your vows in a fun setting, like wedding chapel |
| each year puts fear into the hearts of men. | | | | that has an Elvis impersonator do the ceremony. |
| Every year, you promise yourself that next year; | | | | If you cannot afford a big trip, book a weekend |
| you are going to do something different. If you | | | | at a bed and breakfast within driving distance. A |
| still do not have any creative ideas for a special | | | | getaway involving just the two of you will be fun |
| surprise, do not panic. Here are some Valentine's | | | | no matter where you go.Special SongsHere is an |
| Day gift ideas (many inexpensive) that are sure | | | | inexpensive way to show her that you remember |
| to please your love on that special day.Balloon | | | | those special love songs. Make a compact disc of |
| SurpriseThis one will require handwritten notes to | | | | songs that have special memories for you and |
| your Valentine. Phrases like "I love you", "Thanks | | | | your Valentine. You can do this on your computer |
| for being you", or "You mean more to me than | | | | using iTunes or Windows Media Player. If you do |
| anything" are good as well as sayings that have | | | | not have the songs on a compact disc already, |
| special meaning only to the two of you. You can | | | | you can even download them from places like |
| write short memories of fun things you did | | | | Amazon, or iTunes for less than a dollar each. |
| together, a memorable vacation or a special | | | | Each time she hears this CD, she will think of |
| moment you shared, like the birth of a child. Once | | | | you!Romance Scavenger HuntBuy small presents |
| you get the notes written, cut them into small | | | | like a bag of candy kisses, a bottle of her favorite |
| sections. Make sure each note is small enough to | | | | perfume or a single rose. Then create a few |
| be folded and placed in a balloon. You can | | | | presents of your own such as a handwritten |
| purchase a small helium tank and balloons at most | | | | poem, a compact disc of special songs, or a |
| party stores. Take a balloon, insert a note into it, | | | | handmade Valentine's Day card. Write clues that |
| and then blow it up. When your Valentine comes | | | | will be attached to each present, telling her where |
| home, have her pop each balloon to read your | | | | the next present can be found. Make the last |
| message of love.Recreate Your First DateUnless it | | | | present something that will last a while like a picnic |
| was just a total disaster, your first date probably | | | | dinner, a bottle of champagne hidden close to the |
| holds a lot of sentimental value for both you and | | | | fireplace or lingerie in the bedroom.Chocolate FunIf |
| your loved one. What better Valentine's Day | | | | you both love chocolate, this can be a very fun |
| surprise could there be than to recreate the first | | | | and sexy idea. Make a batch of chocolate pudding |
| date, a time when you first fell in love? Go to the | | | | and feed it to each other sitting by the fireplace. |
| same restaurant, rent the first movie you | | | | You may want to place a blanket or something |
| watched together, take her dancing to the same | | | | on the floor in case it turns into a playful food |
| bar - whatever you did on that first date, make it | | | | fight. To spice it up, remove one article of clothing |
| happen again. Even if it was a disaster, you can | | | | each time you feed your loved one and ask her |
| recreate it, making it better the second | | | | to do the same. This can even lead to a romantic |
| time.Getaway TripThis one will require more | | | | shower for two, so have candles ready in the |
| money and a little preparation, but is sure to be | | | | bathroom.As you can see from these ideas, |
| great fun for both of you. Plan a secret weekend | | | | Valentine's Day does not need to be anything |
| vacation. If you have kids, arrange for babysitters | | | | extravagant. It just takes a little effort and |
| without letting your love know about it. Book the | | | | creativity on your part and you can turn this |
| airline tickets, make the hotel reservations and | | | | Valentine's Day into one that your special |
| when Friday rolls around, surprise her by having | | | | someone will remember forever!Sara Fox is the |
| her bags packed, ready to go. Las Vegas is a | | | | owner of St Valentines Day Gifts. |
| great getaway destination. You can even renew | | | | |