Fun Ideas for Valentine's Day (or any day)

 This is our first Valentine's Day together, married or otherwise. Between my past work schedule, his study schedule, living apart for a year, etc. we never seem to be in the same place at the right time to celebrate a holiday. We spent our first Christmas together in Germany for our honeymoon followed by New Year's Eve with the family in Alabama, so we are doing this one, too! This will be my year of holidays where I make up for lost time. Then I can go back to not caring quite so much. (Except for Christmas- it's my favorite!)

Here are some ideas for a fun night in:

1. Make a crossword puzzle or word search filled with clues from your relationship.

2. Class it up! Prepare fancy appetizers to munch on while you make dinner or dessert together. You can really dress up a Triscuit.

3. Journal. If there is a commemorative project that you have been putting off, spend time working on it together.

4. Quiz each other. Make your own questions for a DIY Newlyweds game. You can keep questions lighthearted or delve deeper to learn more about one another.

5. Make a mixed tape. Set the tone for your evening together. Is it a walk down memory lane or a night for dancing in the living room?

6. Enjoy craft time as a couple. Try to pick a project that you will both enjoy. I recommend the scrape off animal art for reluctant artists.

7. Watch a movie that is new to you. Here are some of my selections:  Robot & Frank, Amelie, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Im Juli, Before Sunrise, Death at a Funeral (2007), Cherish, It Happened One Night

8. Read a book together. Revisit a childhood favorite and take turns reading out loud.

Feel free to share any of your date night ideas below! We ended up stretching Valentine's Day out over several days. It was nice taking time to do things together and squeeze in some quality time before rotation number two kicks off! I hope you all enjoyed the holiday. If your evening didn't go as planned, schedule another. When you celebrate doesn't matter nearly as who you celebrate with.

Sarah