The Perfect Valentine ’ s Day
By : Hilary Hart , Tradicao Brazilian Steakhouse
Whether you ’ re in puppy love or you ’ ve been married for more years than you count , you want to make Valentine ’ s Day a special occasion for the one you love . This isn ’ t just men treating their ladies . This is for everyone who likes making their special someone feel cherished .
After celebrating Valentine ’ s Day year after year you may find yourself short on ideas to make this day just as memorable as the previous ones were . Hopefully this will offer a perspective and some simple tips to help spark some ideas during your own planning .
Make it Unique : Make it different than what you ’ ve done in the past and treat your special someone to a Valentine ’ s Weekend . Yes , even though it falls on a Tuesday this year . It doesn ’ t necessarily have to be a weekend full of nonstop activities , but do something each day instead of everything just on the one day . For instance , start with flowers and chocolates from a local florist and have it delivered to their work on Valentine ’ s Day .
Plan Ahead : This might sound like a no brainer until you procrastinate and then try to make reservations the night before Valentine ’ s Day in hopes of getting a table for dinner at 7PM . Most restaurants are able to take reservations during special occasions , and look forward to making this day a special dinner for their guests .
Plan to be Flexible : Things may not go as perfectly as envisioned , but it ’ s important to not let it ruin your night or weekend . So have a backup plan . Is there rain in the forecast that might interfere with your planned stroll through the park ? Plan to stroll through a museum instead or go to one of their favorite indoor activities .
Ban the Smartphones : Make a promise between you both to completely refrain from using your phones . It ’ s just one night ; Facebook , Instagram and Snapchat can wait . It ’ s no surprise that people today are more connected than ever before , all the time . For that reason , this may have the biggest impact than the other ideas mentioned above . Why ? Because no one does this anymore , ever ! Don ’ t make them compete for your attention between your phone and them . Imagine how great it would make them feel to know that you willingly turned off your phone so you can focus on them .
Have Fun : Most of all , don ’ t forget to have fun and enjoy each other ! Ultimately it ’ s about spending time together and remembering what made you fall in love in the first place . If you plan it from the heart then you can ’ t go wrong .
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