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As Valentine’s Day approaches, I’m sure many of you have been busy preparing for this annual event.  Definitely preparation is a factor to have a memorable and meaningful day of hearts.

The classic bouquet of red roses, box of sweet chocolates and romantic dinner definitely still works.  But if you think outside the box, celebrating the day of hearts can be inexpensive but still be sweet and maybe even more memorable.  Here are some creative romantic ideas:

• Early morning jog. Start V-day early by going on a running date with your loved one, probably in a park or somewhere near nature.  Welcoming the sunrise together while having breakfast after jogging can be both healthy and romantic.
• A date “up” in the air. The Philippine Hot Air Balloon Festival is currently on-going in Clark Field, Pampanga.  If you can find a way to do this (not sure if it’s even possible, still), why not have a date on a hot air balloon?  Bring a picnic basket and enjoy the view and the feeling that it’s just the two of you on top of the world.
• Pamper yourselves. Why not treat yourself and your lover with some tender love and care from a spa?  Instead of spending a lot on a resto, use it instead to get some spa service (massage, foot spa, etc.).  It will definitely be a relaxing and romantic time together for both of you.
• A “rosy” time together. They say that Valentines will always be about roses.  If that’s the case, why not bring your partner to a rose farm?  Spend an afternoon in one of the rose farms in Tagaytay. You’ll certainly have a great time together when you’re surrounded with so many roses, and you can cap this date with a romantic dinner in one of the restaurants there.
• An “Amazing” date. This needs a bit of planning but if executed well, it’s both adventurous and sweet.  Think of the different places that’s special to your partner (a café, shop, park, etc), then plot an “Amazing Race” kind of date where your loved one solves clues and accomplishes “challenges” in each of those places and the race culminates in a romantic dinner somewhere secluded and romantic.

If you have more suggestions for creative ways to celebrate Valentines, please click on this link and share it to the rest of the community. Thanks everyone and advance happy hearts day!

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I’m sure everyone is aware that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.  This means if you want to have a meaningful and memorable V-Day, then you should be thinking about it and planning for it now.  Preparation is certainly a key to a great Valentine’s Day with your significant other and given the not-so-favorable economic situation we’re all experiencing, it also helps that by preparing for it early, you can have an inexpensive and yet extraordinary happy hearts day.

I’m sure top of mind to most of you right now is what Valentine gift to give your loved one.  Well, I recently read an article featuring a guide to a terrible Valentine’s Day gifts.  By learning what not to give on V-Day, we can identify the best things we can give.   To give you a quick account, here’s the list of gift no-no’s on Valentine’s Day:

1. Joke Items – Even if you’re the fun-loving type of person, don’t ever make it appear as if you’re making fun of your loved one with your gift.
2. Pillow novelty items – You’ve probably seen this in an email or website.  The boyfriend or girlfriend pillow or a pillow with your picture in it is just not romantic.
3. Baby talk anything – Any item with “I Wuv You” should not even be considered as a Valentine’s day gift
4. Cheesy suggestive gifts – These includes t-shirts and other “items” that cannot be mentioned here because this is a kid-friendly blog.
5. Plastic roses – The article actually just mentioned roses, but I beg to differ.  Roses are still a romantic, classic gift that will never be out of style.  But plastic ones are not.

So what are the best gifts to give on Valentine’s Day?  Well, I was thinking you could help me.  I know many consider the classic bouquet of red roses, box of sweet chocolates and romantic dinner (probably in a restaurant with an excellent view of the sea or the city skyline) as the best gifts on Valentine’s Day, but the truth is, the best gift you can give your Valentine on V-Day is time.  Spend quality time with that person and be reminded what a blessing it is to love and be loved.  I’m not saying don’t give a gift, I’m saying the cost of the gift doesn’t really matter, it’s the thought that counts.  And with the current financial crisis, now is certainly the best time to be creative and cost-friendly with your Valentine’s Day gift.

That’s why I am asking the community right now, what Valentine’s gifts can you suggest for someone who is on a budget and why?  Let’s help each other out, click the link to answer the question, and feel free to share the link to anyone you know who may have an excellent gift suggestion.  Remember, we can give without loving but we cannot love without giving.  Advance happy hearts day to everyone!

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