Valentine's Day - the day for all lovers. Chocolate, flowers, kisses and love everywhere. You are missing the sparkling idea? These are very good Valentine's Day ideas and surprises 2019.
Are you one of those people who love Valentine's Day more than anything else? Then you are surely waiting eagerly for February 14. After all, you want to prove your love to your sweetheart.
But great gifts do not always have to cost a lot. We have Valentine's Day ideas that are compatible with any budget. And of course there is something for every taste.
What is Valentine's Day anyway?
Love is in the air. February 14 is a very special day for lovers. Valentine's Day is not only celebrated in Germany and Austria. Love poems, chocolate, flowers, perfume and other niceties are given away around the globe.
And even if most are of the opinion: Valentine's Day is not an invention of florists and jewelers. Even if these industries admittedly profit the most from the day of love.
Exactly how Valentine's Day came into being has not been fully clarified to this day. The most common theory is that it goes back to Christian martyrs such as Valentine of Terni or Valentine of Viterbo. Valentine of Terni is venerated as the patron saint of lovers and is a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Today it is the day when we prove to our partner that we love him. Preferably with a little surprise, from which we also benefit ;)
Valentine's Day ideas for you and your sweetheart
Newly in love or a couple for a long time? Because if there's one thing we're all short of, it's time together.
To all those who have been together with their partner for a long time: When was the last really nice and undisturbed date for two? It's been a long time, hasn't it? Romantic time for two is always too short in everyday life.
And just between us: The gift art of many men is not exactly sparkling. Therefore, we prefer to take it into our own hands :)
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The romantic date in your own four walls
Cuddling, cooking together, watching a movie and simply taking time for each other. Who says you absolutely have to leave the house on Valentine's Day? Make yourselves a cosy evening and put the smartphones aside. This is the best gift you can give each other. Don't forget to have a bottle of your favorite wine at home. Plus point: these Valentine's Day ideas hardly need any preparation, perfect for those who have a lot of stress at work.
The perfect ending to this evening: find a common vacation destination. Now there are still many early bird discounts. :)
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A night you will not soon forget
Wellness is good, but somehow also very standard. Think about something unusual. In many regions there are special offers. You can go on a Alm stay overnight, in the Hay hotel sleep, in a Igloo stay overnight, a Tree house rent, spend the night in a railroad carriage and much more. Or make a short trip in a city that you have taken to your heart.
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Just be spontaneous
You can't decide: at home, in a restaurant, at the cinema or a sports activity? Then just let the Chance decide and be spontaneous.
Here's how it works: Everyone thinks of 3-4 date ideas. You write each one on a piece of paper, fold it and then draw an idea from the jar. You can toss a coin beforehand - so chance decides who gets to draw :)
What's important here is to put yourself in your partner's shoes. If you suggest a joint manicure appointment or he watches soccer, then you will both be disappointed. Unless, of course, you're into those activities.
However, you should at least 1 week before Valentine's Day because if you want to go to a fancy restaurant on the same day, you probably won't be able to get a seat. -
Valentine's Day on ice
The good thing about this icy winter? There are frozen rivers, lakes and ice rinks everywhere. So why not combine the cold weather with Valentine's Day ideas? Grab your Skates and get going. And who knows... Maybe it will snow very lightly on February 14. If that's not pure romance?
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Love all year long
Give the gift of time together all year long. Every month you spend a day or an evening with a special activity. Write 12 vouchers. Leave 4 of them blank - your husband can fill them with ideas. Very good ideas are: Go out to eat together, go to the movies, spend a day at the outdoor pool, go pedal boating, have a picnic, go on a hiking tour ...
It doesn't have to be very fancy, it's more about you finding time for each other. Shared experiences strengthen love :) -
Back to the roots
This is a great Valentine's Day tip for those who have been together for a while.
Go to the place where you met. Can you remember the moment you first saw him? Tell him about it. It's sure to put a smile on your face. In Memories reminiscing is a great Valentine's Day idea to rekindle feelings. Do you have common Photos? Well, then out with it :) -
A joint experience dinner
If a candlelight dinner is too boring for you, you can opt for a special kind of meal. In many cities and for almost every budget, there are now dinners for mystery, fairy tale, comedy and medieval fans. And the whole thing even in castles, in the air, under and on the water.
Give men a gift on Valentine's Day
Most women are not quite sure whether they should give their husband a gift on Valentine's Day. But that doesn't matter. Girls, you can safely sit back and let them give you a gift. Because most men do not expect that they will be surprised with a gift on the day of lovers.
And if you love gift giving as much as we do, here are some practical Valentine's Day ideas for men.
Because as you certainly know, most men are not very romantically inclined. With a photo cushion, jewelry or a perfume you will therefore probably rather reap a surprised look than the hoped-for jump in the air. Most men want something "practical" for Valentine's Day.
So something they can use in everyday life. What always goes down well are personalized gifts. Because that shows the partner that you have really thought about it and have come up with something especially for him.
This has worked well for our friends over the last 2 years:
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A cutting board with engraving
There is probably no man in the world who does not like to eat. So why not on a personalized cutting board? You'll get an extra bonus point if you also get his favorite food.
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A toolbox with glued on hearts
It can always be a little kitschy. Has he been talking about a toolbox for a long time or does the chaos of tools get on your nerves? Perfect :)
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A voucher for his favorite restaurant
Here, many of you will end up in a burger joint. But if he likes it, we also like to bite into a burger :)
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A homemade Valentine's Day cake
Because we have it in hand, of course, without sugar. He won't even notice - I promise.
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Action please!
Most men are really not that into romance. Give him a little action. Let him steer a giant excavator at the men's playground, give him a wrestling course or a quad tour. Of course, you do this in the form of a voucher - then you do not have to be there and can make a nice day with a friend :)
Our conclusion
Whether you're big Valentine's Day fans or roll your eyes just hearing about it. The best Valentine's Day ideas are always the ones where you spend time together. Enjoy it and don't be disappointed if he forgets the day. :D
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