Valentine’s Day | Top Five Ways to Show Love & Appreciation Every Day

You should celebrate love every day, not just once a year.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it is important to remember that we can choose love every day, not just once a year.

However, Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to do something romantic and meaningful for the special people in your life. There are so many ways to express your love, and I’m a firm believer that you don’t need an enormous and extravagant gesture in order to say '“I love you.” Small acts of kindness or even just spending quality time with your significant other can move mountains when it comes to demonstrating how you feel towards someone. Here are five small and easy ways to show your loved ones you care this year.

1) Write sweet little love notes

If your significant other enjoys words of affirmation, this is the perfect gift to show them you care. I love writing letters or notes to the special people in my life that expresses how much I adore and appreciate them.

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2) Cook them a homemade comfort meal

I asked Johnna how she personally shows her family she loves them every day, and she instantly responded with “Well, I keep my family happy by feeding them.”

There is something special about taking the time to chop, dice, sautee, and prepare a meal that makes you feel like you’re at home. Pouring love into the action of making someone dinner is great way to show how much you care.

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3) Make a cute gift basket of a few of their favorite things

Is your love language gift giving? An easy way to show you love someone is by making a basket of small things that you know they’d love. Loungewear and a pair of fuzzy socks is always a great option! If you are willing to spend more money, you could get always get them a nice new watch, wallet, or necklace.

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4) Surprise them with a romantic bubble bath

I am a firm believer that a bubble bath can solve (almost) any problem. We all could use a little rest and relaxation in our lives! Doing something as simple as surprising your significant other with a relaxing night at home shows that you care about their mental health and their happiness.

Add some essential oils, bath salts, and bubbles to the bath and line the rim with candles. Grab a clay face mask, a good book, and a glass of their favorite beverage (mine would be champagne).

p.s., BUBBLE BATHS ARE NOT JUST FOR LADIES! Although they might not admit it, most men would love a romantic gesture like this.

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5) You guessed it… Date Night!

Although planning a romantic date night might seem like a typical or cliche way to say “I love you,” there are plenty of ways that you can spice up your average date night.

  1. Plan a romantic date night scavenger hunt

    Create a fun scavenger hunt by sending your significant other notes or clues as to where the final destination is. For example, leave a note on the fridge at home or on the hood of their car, alluding to the whereabouts of the next location. Use fun clues that rhyme and tie in little things that you love about the person (fond memories, favorite places, etc.) Then you can meet them at the final location and enjoy your evening!

  2. 3 course meal around town

    This is one of my favorite date night ideas. Either play rock-paper-scissors or flip a coin to decide who gets to pick the first location. Pick a different restaurant for

    1) Appetizers & Cocktails

    2) Dinner

    3) Dessert

    This is an awesome way to get the best of both worlds out of date night, and to explore different restaurants in town!

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