| It's nearing February 14th already. Almost Valentines | | | | again. Write about what you love in them. Try to |
| Day! But what? You still don't have a uniform dating | | | | reminisce about when you first met, or when you first |
| gift? Uh-oh! | | | | had your date. Write about some of the most special |
| The reasons? Let's see. You got too busy with military | | | | and memorable times of your lives as a couple. |
| life, with work, or with training? Or if you are the one | | | | And lastly, write about how much you appreciate and |
| who has a uniformed single as the beau, then maybe | | | | love them. This may seem a cheap and way too easy |
| you hesitated too much on what to give? You waited | | | | gift, but I assure you, your loved one would thank you |
| too long and now you're panicking? You wavered too | | | | for it. Besides, remember when your loved one was |
| much on one gift and now it's too late to buy/make it? | | | | away? Your letters are the sustenance that kept |
| Or gosh darn it, life just stood in the way? Well, | | | | them together! |
| whatever reasons you may have, that doesn't change | | | | 2. Put together a special meal. |
| the fact that you don't have a Valentines Day gift for | | | | Cook or order a meal with a Valentines theme. No |
| your special someone and you haven't prepared for | | | | scrimped, military meals for you both this day! Go for a |
| that special day. | | | | theme, like red-colored food. You may also try to |
| Okay, so first things first. Calm down. It's not the end of | | | | make heart-shaped foods. There are several out in |
| the world. Though if you don't think of a special, | | | | the market, like a heart-shaped angel food cake, or a |
| romantic gift, then maybe it would be the end of you. | | | | fruit and cheese salad, a heart-shaped cheesecake, or |
| Or if you're lucky then you would just end up sleeping | | | | a red velvet cake. Not only is this special, but it's |
| next to the dog in his dog house; or if you're really, | | | | romantic too. |
| really lucky, then just on the sofa. | | | | 3. Make personalized coupons. |
| I'm just kidding. | | | | You know those grocery or fast-food coupons that |
| But seriously, on this very special day for all couples in | | | | have "Free softdrinks when you buy so-and-so"? Well, |
| the entire world, it just would not do if you don't have a | | | | make one for your special someone! Like "Free hugs |
| special gift for your special someone. And no, running | | | | and kisses every time you tease me," or "Free |
| to the mall and buying the first box of chocolates you | | | | massages for one week every time you come home |
| see doesn't count as a special gift. Assuming that | | | | from work," or maybe "Remote control dominion for |
| there's even a smidgen of chocolate left in malls on | | | | the night." Those coupons are personal, and what's |
| that day, that is. | | | | more, it also adds fun into your lives as a couple. You |
| So for that romantic Valentines Day gift, we prepared | | | | never know when they would use those free |
| some simple and easy-to-do, yet romantic, and more | | | | coupons. It may be the exciting twist you are looking |
| importantly, personalized, ideas just for you, the | | | | for. |
| panicking beau: | | | | These are just tips. You may modify or add to them, |
| 1. Write a love letter. | | | | according to your taste and to the personality of your |
| Sound too cheesy? Actually, no. People appreciate | | | | special someone. Have fun and be creative! What's |
| written words, though actions and spoken ones are | | | | important is that you remember WHY you are giving |
| great too. But there's something special in written | | | | them these gifts: to show your appreciation and love, |
| endearments in the fact that they can be kept, and our | | | | during this special Valentines Day, and throughout the |
| special someone can re-read them over and over | | | | whole year too. |