Introduction
Love needs no specific date to be celebrated, but it still deserves a day to be dedicated to celebrating it. Valentine's day, a day of love to celebrate your partner and your relationship, is here and the preparations are in full swing. But you're still here, reading this article, still looking for ideas to make her feel special. But anyway, we got you, you anxious little deary deer. Here's a list of ideas that you can use to make this valentine's day memorable for the woman of your dreams.
Date Ideas FOR HER
Skincare Assistant - Offer to do her skincare for her. Ask her to help you with instructions as you go through all the usual steps of her skincare routine. Congratulations, now you can help her with her skincare whenever you both want to hang out together, and she feels special with your heightened interest in her hobbies.
Paper Rings - Set up a date to create various craft pieces together. Watch online videos and follow along to create cute fun little gifts for each other. While she's busy with this project, make a paper ring and present it to her. You could also do a playful fake proposal here too. Bonus points if you play “Paper Rings” by Taylor Swift in the background!
Help her get ready for a date night - If you've already planned a fancy dinner - boring! That's like the least amount of thought ever put into a date, but we're here to save the day. As she begins to get ready for the night out, offer to help her choose the outfit, do her skincare and makeup, paint her nails, etc. Spend time at each of these before you head out for the night. Bonus points if you let her do your skincare and makeup too.
Movie Marathon - If your girlfriend is an anxious couch potato that doesn't enjoy going out and meeting new people, this one's for you! Set up a mattress in front of your TV or just use a laptop on your bed, whichever suits. Keep blankets, comforters and a questionable amount of snacks handy. Play her favourite movies/shows from her favourite genre back to back. If you're both into romance, you could also slow dance to songs when they come up.
Cooking Date/MasterChef Valentania - Cook a meal for the both of you while she sits on the counter to watch you and blabber about, well whatever she wants to blabber about. If she particularly likes cooking, you both could also cook together. Alternatively, depending upon how competitive you are as a couple, you could also have a cooking face off where you both cook different dishes and taste them later to decide one definite winner (HER).
6. Fashion Haul - Ask her to do a fashion haul with all her favourite outfits she owns. You could then rate her outfits and offer styling suggestions/compliments. Bonus points if you end this game by gifting her an outfit based on your suggestion. This has to be pre planned so you suggest things that match your own selection.
7. Couple Games - There's ample couple games in the market that you could be playing together, but if you're not into niche couple games, you could also stick to conventional board games like monopoly, life, uno etc. Alternatively, you could take her to a gaming arcade and you both can play different indoor games against each other.
8. Song Exchange - This works well if both of your taste in music differs by two universes. The game is simple. You suggest to her one song of your liking, she hears it and rates it. Then you repeat the same for her. This way, you'd both get better versed with each other's music interests too. Another possible variation to this could be the two of you choosing one song of your liking to dedicate to each other. The other person listens to the song and gives feedback. Repeat for as long as you enjoy
9. Amusement/Theme Parks - If your lady love likes adventure, take her for a fun day out at an amusement park. Bonus points if you wear matching outfits - Michi Yoshirin all the way!
10. Long Drive &Fireworks - Take her out on a long drive, and reach a park where you both can comfortably lie on the soft green grass and stare at the sky above. Based on your preference you could either hire someone to help you with the fireworks - as a surprise, or bring out your own fireworks for the both of you to light together!
Gift Ideas FOR HER
Whoever said women are complicated, clearly hadn't had one successful interaction with a female in his life. The most basic, but thoughtful, things would have her in tears. Here's 10 gift suggestions that you can give to your girl to instantly make her feel special.
Flowers - Buy her a bouquet of her favourite flowers, or just flowers in her favourite colour. If you want to go a little more deep into this idea, you could research a little about the meaning each flower holds and then choose flowers that best suit your relationship. Add a note to the said bouquet, detailing the significance of the flowers you've chosen - and why you chose them for her.
Merchandise – Get her her favourite celebrity’s merchandise. It doesn't have to be the real thing, you could just get her a shirt printed with her favourite band or celebrity on it. A more romantic alternative to this would be if you merchandise your own relationship with her. Make a collage with pictures of the two of you together from various important and memorable moments, write your ship name/your names in the centre and get this edit printed on a T-shirt. The second option requires a little more effort but will certainly be more effective than the first. We're ready for a full refund if she doesn't cry tears of joy.
Stuffed Animals - Least thought put into it but we can help you make this special. Get her stuffed toy with your voice recorded in it for her to play everytime she misses you.
Mr. DIY – Right from a simple greeting card, an explosion box, to handmade jewellery anything that you can make with your own hands would move her. The options are endless, it could be through crafts or pottery, or you could write her a song - anything depending on your own interests.
Love Letters – Works best if you're away on valentine's day. Post letters to be delivered every day of the week for Valentine's week. Each letter can have different themes - your favorite memory with her, what you love about her, revisiting your first date together, fun moments and jokes you have been a part of together, etc. Make sure the writing is legible and use a pretty envelope for bonus points. She'd preserve them for ages!
Ship Coded Accessories - You could get your ship name engraved or printed on accessories like keychains, mugs, wallets, etc. Get two pieces, one for each of you. To go a step further, you could also design a “logo” for your relationship, maybe using AI with things that define you both as a couple.
3D Crystal Photo - A laser-engraved 3D crystal keepsake with a photo of you both that lights up on a base. It’s a perfect blend of sentimentality and elegance, ideal for creating a lasting memory. You can add a sweet message, date, or a short quote etched into the base or directly into the crystal beneath the image
The Date Jar - Fill a jar with popsicle sticks labeled with date ideas—some fancy, some casual, some catering to her personal hobbies. Cover the stick in colored papers to hide what’s written. These could be used for spontaneous dates over the next year where she could pull out one stick and you both could indulge in that activity together as a date.
Couple’s Zodiac Chart Art - Girls. Love. This. Stuff. To create a zodiac chart, you’ll need both of your birth details: date, time, and place of birth. The chart can be customized with a blend of celestial symbols, constellations, and artistic elements like watercolor galaxy designs or minimalistic line art. Add a romantic quote, your names, a special date (like your anniversary), or a meaningful phrase like “Written in the stars.” It symbolizes how your fates align and reflects the depth of your connection, and whether you personally believe in it or not - it’s still romantic. Watch her giggle like a child at this precious little gift.
Message in a Bottle - Choose a decorative glass bottle with a cork or a stopper. You can find vintage-style bottles, colored glass, or even ones shaped like hearts for added charm. Write a Heartfelt Letter - You could write the story of how you met, any favorite memory with her and reminisce on special moments through this letter. Put the letter inside the bottle and decorate it to the best of your ability! It’s not just a gift, it’s an experience. Every time she looks at it, she’ll be reminded of theunique love story you both are writing together that has given shape to something so beautiful like the message in the bottle!
There’s countless things you can do together to make your girl feel special and loved. Remember, it’s not about grand gestures or expensive gifts, and the most precious thing you could give her is your time and undivided attention. This valentine’s, make your lady love feel seen and adored. Wishing you a very happy Valentine’s day in advance and hope you enjoy your special day with your special someone.
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