101 Romance Ideas for Valentine's Day

When you hear the words romantic gesture, what do you think about?

A box of fancy chocolates, bright red roses, dinner at a snazzy restaurant, or an expensive piece of jewellery, maybe?

Being romantic isn't about materialistic things. It shouldn't be something that you only celebrate - or spoil the one you love with - once a year. But... Valentine's Day is a popular day for love, and a day when those who aren't as romantic, can really put the sparkle on and show their sweethearts how much they mean to them!

Each couple has their own way of being romantic toward each other, so you're bound to find something that you can do out of these 101 romance ideas.

But first..

Ahem... you mean it's not just something that's saved up for Valentine's Day, then?

Insert {a huge resounding NO} right here... Of course, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't celebrate with your love on the world's most romantic day of the year!

It just means that you can sweep your significant other off their feet ANY day of the week!

Completely blow them away with something magical or sweetly surprise them when they're not expecting it.

So, what this really means is, you can get your love-o-metre buzzing, on:

• Special anniversaries
• Birthdays
• Valentine's Day
• Christmas
• New Years
• Thanksgiving

In other words...

On ANY day of the year!

There's almost nothing better than putting a smile on your love's face.

And if that's something you want to do this Valentine's Day - or any day of the year for that matter - here are a couple of ideas you can try!

101 Creative ways to express your love

1. Pick a flower

2. Bring them coffee in bed

3. Bake a surprise cake

4. Draw them a bubble bath

5. Make dinner and do the dishes

6. Watch their favourite movie together

7. Wash their car

8. Bring them breakfast in bed

9. Rub their feet after a hard day

10. Give them a neck and shoulder massage

11. Make them home-made lunch

12. Put a secret message in their lunch

13. Cover the house in post-it love notes for when they get home

14. Surprise them with a small present to unwrap "just because"

15. Write a love letter

16. Write a love poem

17. Learn how to say "I love you" in 10 languages

18. Watch his sports team play together

19. Watch her favourite soap opera or series together

20. Convert your house into a "mini spa retreat"

21. Hold hands or cuddle together on the couch

22. Write romantic words on the shower door

23. Buy their favourite treat, and leave a note on in the fridge saying, "just for you"

24. Surprise them with a spur of the moment coffee date

25. Take out the garbage without being asked

26. Do the dishes when it isn't your turn

27. Play a board-game together

28. Go for a walk around the neighbourhood

29. Serenade them with a love song

30. Draw a picture

31. Have a mini photo shoot just the two of you at home

32. Organise a professional couple's shoot

33. Surprise them with a weekend away

34. Go watch a live game together (for him)

35. Go shopping together (for her)

36. Make an effort to get on with his/her family

37. Invite his/her friends over and get to know them better

38. Spend the entire weekend at home alone together

39. Make ice-cream sundaes

40. Have their favourite CD playing when they get home

41. Buy him flowers (men like this too!)

42. Buy her flowers "just because"

43. Surprise them by visiting a shelter to adopt a pet

44. Learn French together

45. Attend a cooking class together

46. Cook an exotic dish together

47. Play their favourite video game together

48. Leave a surprise voice message on their phone

49. Buy their favourite dessert on the way home

50. Do a sexy an unexpected dance

51. Go for a spur of the moment picnic

52. Make a list of everything you love about your partner and read it to each other

53. Rent a classic romantic movie

54. Make a mixed CD of songs from the year you met

55. Call your local radio station and dedicate a song to your partner

56. Buy a small teddy or their favourite cartoon character "just because"

57. Make a scrapbook or photo album of your favourite moments

58. Thank each other for cooking a meal

59. Give him/her a compliment in front of other people

60. Open the door for her

61. Pull up a chair for her, even if it's only at home

62. Tell them you're proud of them

63. Whisper sweet nothings in their ear when you're out in public

64. Play footsie under the table

65. Fix something around the house without being asked

66. Act out a favourite movie scene of theirs

67. Send an email to say "thinking of you" during the day

68. Call him/her just to hear their voice during the day

69. Make a home-made gift

70. Bring home a balloon that says "I love you"

71. Spend the entire day together in bed

72. Call in sick and spend the day at home together

73. Visit the garden store, and plant a garden together

74. Go "dessert hopping"

75. Take a drive to a neighbouring town and play tourist for a few hours

76. Wake up earlier and snuggle for a few extra minutes

77. Take some naughty pictures of each other

78. Leave mini chocolates on their pillow before bed

79. Learn a hobby together

80. Wake up early and watch the sunrise together over coffee and breakfast

81. Drive to a good viewpoint and watch the sun set

82. Lie down in the garden and look up at the stars

83. Slow dance together after dinner

84. Read a romantic story aloud to each other

85. Surprise him/her with tickets to a special event

86. Paint her toenails

87. Play with his hair

88. Meet in a park or restaurant for a date

89. Throw a surprise party for the two of you, "just because"

90. Ask them about their day, and really listen

91. Play "how well do you know me"

92. Write a romantic message on the bathroom mirror in shaving cream

93. Say "I'm glad I chose you" occasionally

94. Have a pillow fight or play tag

95. Stay up till morning watching favourite movies together

96. Hide their favourite sweets in their pockets

97. Give your partner a head rub

98. Play with your partner's hair

99. Offer your partner some "me" time, and look after the kids or household chores for a few hours

100. Toast marshmallows together and tell each other spooky stories

101. Go out for the night and tell people you're on honeymoon

Are you ready to get creative?

Do you have any favourite romantic gestures that aren't on this list that you've surprised your partner with, or that you'd like to do?

Romance ideas don't need to be predictable, expensive, or seldom. You can do them anywhere, anytime, and for ANY reason!