LOVE is certainly in the air

Valentines Day is near, can you feel it? if you're a Filipino, i am 98% sure you are now in the mood for some lovin. For us Filipinos we usually make a big fuss about valentines day, like if we don't celebrate it or remember it,as if we have committed a crime to our partners. (ohkay,im over-reacting hehe) but yeah seriously, we are very much into celebrating this very LOVEly day.

There are a lot of ways on how we filipinos celebrate the Valentines day and just to name a few:
we usually give romantic hallmark cards,set an intimate dinner or probably a hotel room reservation (i said hotel,not those cheap motels ok?), go to the movies and of course along with all of these are the flowers and chocolates we all love to receive especially on hearts day.

Alright for those of you especially for those guys who are on a tight budget right now and still want to celebrate the valentines day, here are some tips i've read somewhere and lemme share it with you:

Step1

Write your sweetheart a love letter. Use special stationery - pick a beautiful textured, colored, and scented paper from a specialty paper store. Choose a colored pen that will go nicely on this paper. Tell her, from your heart, how much you love her and why she is the most important thing in your life. Trust me, she will cherish this gift more than anything else.

Step2

Frame a romantic picture of the two of you and give it to her as a gift.

Step3

Cook her a romantic dinner. If she is into Italian, buy heart shaped pasta and cook it for her. If she likes lobster, steak, or other expensive food, instead of taking her out to a restaurant, cook it for her. You could also cook her favorite dish. You will satisfy her hunger for food and love without breaking your bank.

Step4

Take her on a romantic walk. You can choose a beautiful location like a beach, near a lake etc. Or, you could take her on a tour of all the important places in your relationship like where you first met, where you had your first date, where you proclaimed your love for each other.

..And for those who want to impress their loved ones and who are lucky to have a good high paying job that can let them afford some luxurious presents for their significant other, here are some lavish ideas on how to surprise them:

1. Romantic holiday. Surprised your beloved with plans for a romantic getaway in some secluded or intimate beach. This is ideal for couples who may be too busy with work or their jobs to see much of each other. Take care of the plane tickets and hotel reservations in advance. Find the perfect vacation spot online or ask friends if they know of a place where you could take your special someone and spend some romantic time.

2. Engraved jewelry. Jewels and precious stone symbolize long-lasting love because they stand the test of time. Diamonds and gems would make any woman weak in the knees but having the jewelry pieces engraved with your names or initials or even a secret joke the two of you share will surely bring tears of joy to her eyes. Picking an earring or a necklace bearing her birth stone or favorite gem expresses thoughtfulness. For both men and women, try making handmade jewelry for your special someone.

3. or a LOUIS VUITTON purse :)


The best thing about these gifts is that you can give them any time of year, as often as you like. There's no need to wait for a special holiday or occasion to show your special someone how much love you certainly have for them. You may just find in the giving, that you too receive the greatest gift of all in return, the love and appreciation of your partner.

HAPPY HEARTS DAY EVERYONE.
XOXO