by Greene Hawke

Created on: February 12, 2011

10 Ways To Celebrate Valentine's Day With Your Beloved

Old stand-by traditional gifts and ideas are indeed included. But follow me to some "off the wall" totally surprising ways to celebrate Valentine's Day this season. First you must decide where you will celebrate, and then think about how to arrange something special.

If you plan to stay at home and cuddle to some favorite music, make it special. Clear the table. Dim the lights. Share your favorite appertif and loving toasts. Turn on soft music. Dance by candlelight. Unless you are both really into cooking, prepare your meal in advance, or have it delivered at just the perfect time.

Ah. Massage. Take turns. Light a candle or two, just remember to blow them out so you don't get burned out. Soft music is sweet. Scented essential oils are perfect to enhance the romance of the massage. I get mine from Aromatherapy Blends.net.

Gourmet cookies from Gimmie Jimmies will be an unexpected treat. Or try their red velvet cupcakes. You can even order Kosher gourmet cookies guaranteed to please the fussiest cookie enthusiast.

Chocolate is always loved, even in a heart shaped box! If you know your sweetheart loves a particular brand, buy that one.Of course, always remember flowers. Especially long stemmed red roses are perfect for Valentine's Day expressions of love and affection.  You'll see many places to get flowers and chocolates online and locally.

Prepare your personal love letter ahead of time to present your special Valentine's card at a meaningful time. If you decide to give a comical card, be sure to have a back up card that expresses your affection, just in case the comedy was misconstrued. The surprising charm of a  love letter from Cupid cannot be understated. No one knows the words of Love and Romance better than Cupid, the son of the goddess of love, Venus!

If this is a family celebration, share stories of what Valentine's Day means to you. Or tell the history behind Valentine's Day to the surprise and delight of your family and friends. Try creating Valentine Trivia.

If it is just for you two lovers, look at possible getaways. Dinner and overnight at TARA INN {Tara-Inn.com} in western PA will surprise you with Southern antebellum murals that surround the intimate dining area. It creates a sense of total immersion in a luxurious southern courtyard. Somehow it even smells right too. Food and service are exquisite. If you planned far enough ahead and reserved a room at the Inn. It will be furnished

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