| Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, a day that each | | | | your vows in a fun setting, like wedding chapel that |
| year puts fear into the hearts of men. Every year, you | | | | has an Elvis impersonator do the ceremony. If you |
| promise yourself that next year; you are going to do | | | | cannot afford a big trip, book a weekend at a bed and |
| something different. If you still do not have any | | | | breakfast within driving distance. A getaway involving |
| creative ideas for a special surprise, do not panic. Here | | | | just the two of you will be fun no matter where you |
| are some Valentine's Day gift ideas (many | | | | go.Special SongsHere is an inexpensive way to show |
| inexpensive) that are sure to please your love on that | | | | her that you remember those special love songs. |
| special day.Balloon SurpriseThis one will require | | | | Make a compact disc of songs that have special |
| handwritten notes to your Valentine. Phrases like "I love | | | | memories for you and your Valentine. You can do this |
| you", "Thanks for being you", or "You mean more to | | | | on your computer using iTunes or Windows Media |
| me than anything" are good as well as sayings that | | | | Player. If you do not have the songs on a compact |
| have special meaning only to the two of you. You can | | | | disc already, you can even download them from |
| write short memories of fun things you did together, a | | | | places like Amazon, or iTunes for less than a dollar |
| memorable vacation or a special moment you shared, | | | | each. Each time she hears this CD, she will think of |
| like the birth of a child. Once you get the notes written, | | | | you!Romance Scavenger HuntBuy small presents like |
| cut them into small sections. Make sure each note is | | | | a bag of candy kisses, a bottle of her favorite |
| small enough to be folded and placed in a balloon. You | | | | perfume or a single rose. Then create a few presents |
| can purchase a small helium tank and balloons at most | | | | of your own such as a handwritten poem, a compact |
| party stores. Take a balloon, insert a note into it, and | | | | disc of special songs, or a handmade Valentine's Day |
| then blow it up. When your Valentine comes home, | | | | card. Write clues that will be attached to each present, |
| have her pop each balloon to read your message of | | | | telling her where the next present can be found. Make |
| love.Recreate Your First DateUnless it was just a total | | | | the last present something that will last a while like a |
| disaster, your first date probably holds a lot of | | | | picnic dinner, a bottle of champagne hidden close to |
| sentimental value for both you and your loved one. | | | | the fireplace or lingerie in the bedroom.Chocolate FunIf |
| What better Valentine's Day surprise could there be | | | | you both love chocolate, this can be a very fun and |
| than to recreate the first date, a time when you first | | | | sexy idea. Make a batch of chocolate pudding and |
| fell in love? Go to the same restaurant, rent the first | | | | feed it to each other sitting by the fireplace. You may |
| movie you watched together, take her dancing to the | | | | want to place a blanket or something on the floor in |
| same bar - whatever you did on that first date, make | | | | case it turns into a playful food fight. To spice it up, |
| it happen again. Even if it was a disaster, you can | | | | remove one article of clothing each time you feed |
| recreate it, making it better the second time.Getaway | | | | your loved one and ask her to do the same. This can |
| TripThis one will require more money and a little | | | | even lead to a romantic shower for two, so have |
| preparation, but is sure to be great fun for both of you. | | | | candles ready in the bathroom.As you can see from |
| Plan a secret weekend vacation. If you have kids, | | | | these ideas, Valentine's Day does not need to be |
| arrange for babysitters without letting your love know | | | | anything extravagant. It just takes a little effort and |
| about it. Book the airline tickets, make the hotel | | | | creativity on your part and you can turn this Valentine's |
| reservations and when Friday rolls around, surprise her | | | | Day into one that your special someone will remember |
| by having her bags packed, ready to go. Las Vegas is | | | | forever!Sara Fox is the owner of St Valentines Day |
| a great getaway destination. You can even renew | | | | Gifts. |