REKINDLING THE ROMANTIC FLAMES
As Cupid's arrows fly through the air, it's the time of year
when our thoughts lean toward romance. For those that have been
with their significant other for what seems like forever, here
are a few ideas to rekindle the flame.
*Go to your local florist for leftover rose petals. Sometimes
you can get them for free. Otherwise its usually $2-3 for a bag.
Rose petals have many uses. Use these as a trail through the
house leading to a candlelit dinner or a romantic rendezvous.
Cover the bed in rose petals or shape them into a heart on
his/her pillow. Place petals and floating candles in a warm tub
for your sweetie. Use them as fragrance in a homemade valentine.
Use as potpourri and place them in a gift bag with special
boxers or lingerie.
*Plan a romantic scavenger hunt. Write up clues ahead of time.
Leave small gifts or poems at each site that leads to the next.
Example: "This is where we shared our first kiss," or "Please
arrive at 123 Main Street at 7:15 p.m. for your next clue."
Leave a new shirt or a pretty sweater requesting it be worn at
dinner that night. With planning, clues can be planted at a
restaurant, the local florist, a friend's home (or your own), or
a local hotel where you've left a note at the front desk. The
options are endless!
*Send romantic e-mails to your sweetie all day long. Let them
know of your plans for the evening (slowly but surely.) Example:
E-mail #1: " I'm looking forward to spending quality time with
you tonight." E-mail #2: "On your way to lunch, please stop by A
Touch of Class Florist. There's a message waiting." E-mail #3 "
I've planned a romantic evening, please dress accordingly for
dinner at 7:00 p.m." E-mail #4 "Please go to 123 Main Street.
I'll be waiting at 7:00 p.m." Use YOUR imagination!
*Leave balloons, notes or small gifts where your sweetie will
see them throughout his/her day.
BALLOONS -- Put one large heart-shaped balloon in the driver's
seat or fill the car with red and white balloons so they are
seen when they leave for work. Balloons are also great to fill
the bedroom or office. Leave rolled up notes inside the balloons
or use permanent marker on the outside. "Be mine" "I love you"
and "You are my everything" all work great!
HEART NOTES: The same thing can be done with hearts cut out of
construction paper. Give your loved one a "heart attack." Cover
the bedroom door with homemade hearts with a special message
printed on each. Place them on the bathroom mirror, refrigerator
door, or car windshield ... anywhere they'll be seen. You'll be
remembered ALL day!
SMALL GIFTS: Place a favorite cookie in his briefcase or a rose
on her dashboard. Write poetry. Draw a picture and frame it. The
gifts don't have to be expensive only heartfelt.
REMEMBER: Valentine's Day is but once a year, but love and
romance are forever!