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Unique Ideas for Valentine's Day

Kashmira Lad
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and many of you may still be stumped about what to get your special someone. The big day of love is probably the one day besides your partner's birthday, where you get them to feel all fuzzy, and special - and it's mutual!
Whatever grand scheme you have in mind, you know as much as we do, that no Valentine's Day is complete without a fabulous plan in the pipeline. So let's get started here on some unique Valentine's Day ideas that will be the highlight of your New Year.
Fun, Impressive and Out-of-the-box Valentine's Day Ideas
Valentine's Day should be celebrated everyday, don't you think? The idea of so much love being stuffed into 24 hours is quite ridiculous. But then again, we're all looking for a significant moment to rekindle withered love, strengthen bonds, or rediscover each other. There's so much that can be done, but how to go about it is the tricky question.
Come on, Take a Day Off!
This Valentine's Day falls on a weekday, but don't let that dampen your spirits. Take the day off work with your partner and plan a special day together. It's just one day, so make the most of it and enjoy quality time as a couple.
Here's a list of possible things you can do - pick and choose, or mix and match - the choice is yours.
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Throw a pre-Valentine's Day party on the 13th, and bring in the 14th with love drunk couples like yourself.
Plan a day at the spa (make an early booking for two), followed by lunch at a favorite bistro.
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Decorate your home with Valentine's Day-esque decorations, and stay in all day watching old movies, exchanging gifts, and then ordering for takeout for dinner (for homey couples).
Drive down one night before Valentine's Day to a nearby bed and breakfast, and enjoy each other's company a little far off from home.
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Go out for a movie during the day, stuff your faces with decadent junk food for lunch, and attend a Valentine's Day party in the evening.
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Dinner For Two Please
Get creative in the kitchen! Browse online for endless meal ideas to impress your guests: start with a light salad or appetizer, followed by dinner and dessert.
Don't stress if you're not used to cooking outside your comfort zone. Take this opportunity to impress your loved one with a memorable meal. Check out these dishes for inspiration, featuring groups of three: salad/appetizer, dinner, and dessert specials.
Guacamole with Tortillas (or Hummus with Pita Bread) / Filet Mignon with Mushroom-Wine Sauce / Cheesecake Brownies
Classic Caesar Salad / Beef Bugnion / Chocolate Mousse Cake
Shrimp Satay / Pan-Seared Scallops on Linguine / Homemade Ice Cream with Fruit
Bacon-wrapped Shrimp / Beef Daube Provençal / Lamington Cake
Lamb chops / Coconut Lamb Curry with Rice / Rice Pudding
Grilled Salmon and Buttered Asparagus / Chicken Lasagna / Texas Sheet Cake
Barbecue Specials / Romantic Picnics
Nothing beats a barbecue. Food is much more appealing and mouth-watering when it's been seared to perfection. Plan an outdoor barbecue at the beach or even if it's just in your own backyard or patio.
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Couple it with chilled beer / wine, soothing music, and a laid back day of just whiling away the hours with leisure.
Remember to keep meat and other eats marinating a night prior to V day, so that your foods are flavorful and succulent. Picnics aren't done as often as they should be, so get out there and suck in that fresh air with a lavish spread of fine food and drinks. Choose a quiet hill-top, a sandy beach, a riverside, or the park as your Valentine Day picnic spot.
Down to Every Last Valentine Detail
The thought of Valentine's Day conjures images of hearts, chocolate covered strawberries and bright red elements splattered all over the place.
Find that mushy spot inside of you and have your apartment done (or your partner's) in sentimental decorations that embody the feeling and idea of V Day. Let them come home to a warm, cozy and touching abode that is bursting with love. Add little details and highlights around your home, to make it a one-of-a-kind evening.
These Valentine's Day ideas should help you on your way to plan out this special, much-anticipated time of the year. Feel free to draw inspiration from these suggestions, or build upon them to come up with unbeatable ideas. Have a sensational day.