Valentine's Day is not a day that is embraced by the full 100% of the population. For some it could be re-named Single's Awareness Day - couples are not good at hiding their love. Facebook, Twitter, Blog Posts, YouTube, etc. are all of a sudden over-crowded with loved up couples, pictures of flowers, ribbons and kissing (even though most of them were probably publicly arguing over the price of bread yesterday!) and it can make you sick.
If you're single... and bitter about it. Then, on the other hand, you get the proud singletons. Those that pair up with their BFF's for Ben & Jerry's and a light spooning session or those dining with their mothers.
Either way, when you look at your life, there is always someone who you can spend Valentine's with. Although traditionally for those romantically involved, in the 20th Century that's not always the case!
Even if you're strapped for cash Valentine's can still be the most romantic date in your diary. This week for Thrifty Thursday I've thought of the Top 5 DIY Valentine's Gifts ever! A bit like the episode of F.R.I.E.N.D.S where Monica and Chandler decide to make each other's gifts - except we'll make sure we actually remember to a) delete our ex's voice off the mixtape and/or b) not end up with a sock bunny as a present!
5] Emotional Photo/Video Montages (like Kylie Jenner's video tape she made for Kendall's Sweet Sixteen)
Getting together some of the best photographic memories of the time spent with your other half is not only fun, but also creates a gift that makes you feel very smug indeed. Everyone likes being reminded of the happy times and with the various online applications these days, it's easy and virtually fee-free to do!
4] Love Song Mix Tape With A Home-Made Candlelit Dinner (like Monica did for Chandler in 'The One With Unagi')
If you're married it's a given that the first song you start with is your 'first dance song'. If you didn't know that's your starting point then this idea probably isn't for you.
As for dinner, even if their favourite dinner on Planet Earth is cheesy beans on toast, that is what you serve!
3] Saucy Intimate Pics (like Kim K did for Reggie in Keeping Up With The Kardashians)
Let's just make sure we are all aware that even if we did take these saucy pics for our other half, we are not going to look anywhere near as polished as little Miss Kim K here... the epiode suggests this calender was made just for boyfriend of the time Reggie - but her Momager, Kris Jenner, put them on sale anyway. And let's not lie we've seen her all before. So, if we are to be getting it on with the lens shall we make sure they really are for our loved one's eyes only?! Good...
2] Baked Goods (like my Nan does for my Grandad...)
The way to a person's heart is a tray full of sugary goodness made from scratch in our own kitchens. If heart-shaped cakes, initial cookies and names written in icing is all it takes to keep someone happy, I'm 100% on board for some baking!
It certainly has been a sure fire way to melt a person's heart ever since
Romeo & Juliet...people love having something written about them (as long as it's a gushing sentimental piece and not an Eminem style rap about self-loathing and hatred...check your style!) but it takes a huge amount of courage to actually go through with something so gutsy. Also, if you are going to head down this route make sure you know your audience...someone like me would absolutely hate being sung to and would end up defensively tearing the pants off your masterpiece. Just saying...
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
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