By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills
Valentine’s Day is a time of romantic love. Since the 14th century, hugs and kisses (with the help of the card and candy industry) have grown to include many more people in our lives. But let’s face it. Candy, flowers, exquisite restaurants, getaway weekends, and one-of-a-kind gifts can blow our budget. Showing love and caring don’t mean breaking the bank, but it does mean a heartfelt expression of endearment.
I have your best interests at heart! Here are 14 ways to say, I love you that express a love-filled heart.
- Explore movies: 43 Valentine’s Day Movies You Can Stream! https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/g25810122/valentines-day-movies/
- Listen to romantic music. Here are 50 selections of 2023 Valentine’s Day Songs: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/valentines-day-ideas/g35016157/valentines-day-songs/
- Have a nostalgic heart? 47 Best Loved Valentine Songs of All Time. https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/music/g14764767/best-valentines-day-songs-of-all-time/
- Send e-cards. Most of us have a subscription to e-cards. Send several: some sweet, some funny. Or send 14 in celebration of the day. American Greetings, Blue Mountain
- Discover your special someone’s love language, then create your celebration around it. Not sure what love languages are? Dr. Gary Chapman lists the five love languages as: Words of affirmation, Quality time, Receiving gifts, Acts of service, and Physical touch.
- Compose a poem or letter for the special person or persons in your life. Declare their importance to you and why. Or create love notes and leave them where your loved one will find them. Here are 23 Timeless Valentine Quotes for 2023: https://www.viraasi.com/blogs/news/23-timeless-quotes-valentines-day
- Give your time. Ask your loved one what he/she would like to do on Valentine’s Day. Don’t cringe—the action shows your love, even if it’s something you might not enjoy.
- Does your caring include a family? Treat them to a heart-shaped pizza.
- Treat your loved one to a singing telegram. Most of us know someone who is a great singer. See if that person will show up at your loved one’s front door and sing one or two love songs. I did this once for my husband, and it was so cool to see his reaction.
- Bake something special. Nothing says love like something made from our own hands—or a boxed mix. Use a heart-shaped pan or sprinkle ready-made candies on a round or rectangular cake. Why not heart-shaped pancakes for breakfast? Or sweet cookies? This link gives you many baked goodie ideas: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/valentines-day-chocolate-desserts
- Take a stroll through Pinterest for the latest ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2023.
- Request a long walk (providing the weather isn’t too cold) and hold your loved one’s hand.
- For that special someone? 30 Valentine’s Day ideas that your loved one will never forget: https://www.countryliving.com/entertaining/g5119/things-to-do-on-valentines-day/
- Pray for your loved one. This needs to be done every day, not just on Valentine’s Day.
What are more ways we can celebrate Valentine’s Day 2023? Let’s share!
Comments 14
Thanks for the wonderful suggestions! I had a white cake mix in the pantry, mixed it up, added red food coloring, and made cupcakes in my air fryer. I made chocolate icing for the topping! My hubby loved them! We are having a romantic dinner of shrimp and cheesy grits. A quiet evening at home will finish off the day!
Edwina, if you hadn’t planned a romantic dinner with your husband, I’d show up!
DiAnn, this was a cute post that got me thinking of past Valentine’s Days. The older we’re getting, the more we appreciate the simple things. We start our days with prayer time, then breakfast, and then a short “business meeting” so we know what’s on each other’s calendars. Being on the same track keeps us unified in multiple ways! (A Valentine’s Day card is nice, too!) Happy Valentine’s Day to you!
Rebecca, I so get it. Am there. I made lemon ricotta pancakes and we exchanged cards (and hugs and kisses.)
DiAnn, you always give such great resources to implement your own marvelous words. Thanks for all the suggestions!
Oh, thank you, Peggy!
I don’t have a romantic relationship, but as far as my terriers are concerned, nothing says “I love you” like a treat and a tummy rub. 🙂
Diana, I love the sweet unconditional love of a pet. Thanks!
One way that I enjoy celebrating Valentine’s Day is getting up early, and decorating posters in hearts and traditional colors. My husband and I display them on the kitchen cabinets for God to see. We want the Almighty Father, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, our Helper and Guide, to know that we love God above all. My husband and I enjoy being creative each time a holiday appears on the calendar.
May God fill you each of you with His love so you can bless others by making them feel that they count and are loved without fail.💖
Thank you, Dawn, for the incredible way of honoring God on Valentine’s Day.
Thanks, DiAnn, for these great tips and links! Will have to implement several of these for my sweet hubby…he’ll appreciate your suggestions, especially the sweets! 😄 Happiest of Valentine’s Days to you!
Thank you, Nancy! Have a blessed day!
DiAnn, thanks for the resources. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Debbie, Happy Valentine’s Day to you!