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Have an Intimate Celebration This Valentine's Day

As the years go by in a relationship, Valentine's Day becomes yet another day without anyone noticing at all. Despite that for some, Valentine's Day would be an important milestone. In the early stages of marriage or dating, you would have made a big fuss with dramatic dates and lavish gifts.

Because you are married to the love of your life doesn't mean you need to do anything different than your single friends. The excellent fact about being married is that you should know your partner better than those simply dating. This implies you can unwind and truly mess around with the fear of failing.

That also means that you don't need to spend more than you can afford to demonstrate that you cherish each other. There are many straightforward imaginative and sentimental ways of showing your husband how much you love each other. And these experiences are not something that you would be able to forget. This valentine's day, take some time out and dedicate some effort in your relationship. This will strengthen the connection between the both of you.

Instead of opting out because you’ve celebrated valentine’s day the same way forever and ever try something different this year. We’ve listed the seven ways of making this day special. This will help you remember this day with pleasure as the years pass on.

7 Things You Must Try This Valentine's Day

Learn a New Skill

After all the years you have been together, it's imperative you keep the relationship new by starting a new chapter. If both of you are art enthusiasts then you can enroll in a pottery class or painting classes together. Maybe you are fitness buffs, you can join a Zumba or a spin class together. Not only do you learn something new, but also relive the early moments of your relationship.

Cook Together

You probably have a set routine for the day with one of your cooking and the other washing the dishes. Why not throw it away and cook your Valentine’s Day dinner together? Cooking together can be romantic, just like the early days of your marriage when you cooked together. Get matching aprons to honour the occasion. Once you are done, dress up for the occasion and enjoy a good candlelight dinner.

Make A Tradition

For every festival, we follow traditions that have been around for generations. Spice up your life with traditions of your own. Make your own traditions this Valentine's Day. If you have children make them a part of this occasion. With our busy lives, maybe this is what we need to keep the family dynamic going.

Spend the Day Together

This is an ideal date for someone who is busy all the time. Leave your phones and the world at bay and step out. Do stuff that you both enjoyed doing during your dating days. Maybe it's a coffee at your favourite cafe or a park you love to visit.

Plan A New Experience

If you are into adventure, why not scrap the cheesy Valentine's Day dates you have planned over the years and go for an adventure. You could go to an adventure park and do some trust building exercises together. Or plan a weekend hike to a place outside your comfort zone. This will be the best gift for your husband if he is into adventures.

Love Notes

Hide love notes at common places like his closet with clues to the next love note. Keep it going for a couple of days and end it on Valentine’s day with you being the ultimate treasure. You could dress up seductively or prepare a home movie with your favourite photos and clips. What can possibly make your man happier?

Start The Day Afresh

If you still love something cheesy, then simple is the best. Breakfast in bed. Make his favourite breakfast with a steaming hot cup of coffee and a bouquet of gorgeous blooms. If you want macho for your man, go for purple orchids or anthurium bouquets. There is no better way to express emotions than flowers.

10 Incredibly Romantic Gifts for Your Husband on Valentine's Day

It is notoriously difficult to buy gifts for guys particularly during Valentine’s Day. The best way is to get gifts that are unique and practical. Even if your guy has everything this would make it easy to buy gifts. Whatever his interests are; be it sports or cooking or adventure, if you get gifts that reflect his interest, he is bound to love it. Especially if it is customised he will find your gift thoughtful and understand the love behind it.

Love You Miss You Gift Snoopy Coffee Mug

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If your man doesn't start his day without his morning cuppa and is almost grumpy until he had his coffee, this is the ideal gift. This cute and thoughtful mug is perfect if you are in long distance relationships. Every morning as he has his coffee he would be reminded of you and the love that you shared together. This white mug with “I cherish you, I love you, I miss you” cited on it is certain to make your sweetheart experience passionate feelings for you all over again. You can find this at giftingnation.com for Rs.499.

I Love You: The Activity Book Meant to Be Shared

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Let your husband know how much you love him with this activity book which is meant to be shared with your husband. It is a fun way of spending valuable time with your husband. Both of you can use the book together and create memories that weigh down for a long time. Doing the fun activities on the pages help you to learn more about your husband and your relationship. 'I Love You: The Activity Book' is available at amazon.in for Rs.609.

InstaCuppa French Press Coffee Espresso Tea Maker

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If your husband is a coffee enthusiast, get him the french press espresso coffee maker. The French press with its glass coffee machine and stainless steel accents makes it a beautiful and memorable gift for your coffee lover husband. No more cloudy coffees; just aromatic full-bodied cuppas to give him the jolt to kick-start his day. You can buy this french press for Rs.1,499 at amazon.in

Blacksmith Polka Black Tie, Cufflink, Pocket Square, Socks, Lapel Pin, Tie Clip Set

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If your man is a suit and tie kinds person, then this Blacksmith tie set is the best gift you can get for him. Your gift can help him be sharply dressed in any event he attends. It gives him a stylish, sleek look and very elegant to look at. The colours are vibrant and it can match any shirt and lift it to the next level. The set has a tie, pocket square, cufflinks, lapel pin, tie clip and socks; everything needed to make your husband sharp enough to impress everyone. You can buy the set at amazon.in for Rs.1,699.

Barrel Aged Cocktail Kit

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If your husband likes to show off his cocktail skills, get him the Barrel Aged Cocktail Kit this valentines day. The kit allows you to create a cocktail and allow the barrel to age it for two weeks. After 2 weeks, your husband has a barrel aged cocktail to show off to his friends. The kit allows you to age cocktails in smaller batches as and when necessary. Your husband is sure to be impressed by the thoughtful gift. You can buy the cocktail kit for Rs.2,401 at uncommongoods.com

Beard Oil & Comb Set-Beard Care Gift Kit

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If the harsh ingredients in the products are hard on your man’s skin, get him the beard oil by Hombre Body. This thoughtful gift would make your husband appreciate you more than he already does. The products are unscented and have organic ingredients perfect for a man who is sensitive to aromas. The elixir conditions your facial hair like a dream. A wooden comb is also attached. The gift set is available at amazon.in for Rs.2,240.

Siam Mandalay: Hidden Passage Wooden Interlocking Puzzle

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If your husband likes a good challenge, you should get the Hidden Passage Wooden Interlocking Puzzle for him. The brain teaser is handcrafted by artisans in time-honoured ways and traditions. You both can compete who finishes it the fastest. You can buy this gift for your husband from amazon.in for Rs.2,271.

Burt's Bees Men's Gift Set

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Burt’s Bees Gift set is perfect for someone who loves to take of themselves. Even if your man is known to ignore his wellbeing, this would be ideal for him to kick-start a routine. Burt’s Bees products are natural and made with natural ingredients. The set contains Shave Cream, After Shave, Body Wash, Beeswax Lip balm and Hand Salve. This incredible gift set is available at amazon.in for Rs.3,050.

Love Is Art Kit

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This kit has everything you need to bring your Valentine’s Day to a romantic finish even if your man is not of a romantic nature. Between the two of you, create an exceptional painting that is a testimony of your intimate moment together. You can get the art kit for yourself at uncommongoods.com for Rs.4,116.

Missing Piece Puzzle Necklace

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In a relationship, you complete each other. This pendant is a way of telling your husband that you are both the missing pieces of a puzzle and you are strong together. The necklace has 2 puzzle pieces which fit together and spell 'You are the missing piece to my puzzle'. Both of you wear one piece each to remind you of the other. You can buy the necklace at uncommongoods.com for Rs.8,644.

Surprise Your Husband in Creative Ways

Now that you have planned your valentine’s day along with your gift, you need a proper setting. It need not be anything dramatic but something fun to show your husband how much you love them and appreciate them would be wonderful. The following are some fun and simple ways to express your love this Valentine’s Day.

Persoanlised Video Card

If you want something personal and that he could keep with him at all times, a video card is it. Record yourself and your kids telling your husband how much you love him and treasure his love. Plan a movie session complete with popcorn and surprise him with the video you created. At the end of the movie don't forget to give your gift. He is sure to love the gift and the movie more so.

Create a Picture Trail

Print out some of your best moments together, like your wedding or honeymoon pictures and write out what made that moment unforgettable. Make a trail with the photographs leading to a candlelight dinner where you are waiting for him with his gift. With the mood set for the night, you might never know where it leads to.

Sticky Note Heart

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Valentine’s Day is all about showing your love to your husband. Write down all the reasons why you love him; how much you love him and your favourite moments together. Arrange them in the shape of a heart and along with it his gift for him to find as soon as he wakes up in the morning. He will be pleasantly surprised and it is sure to make his day.

Make His Favourite Dessert

Cooking for your loved ones is a pleasant job and it's a sure way to reach his heart. Cook his favourite dessert for him; something that he doesn't get to eat very often. This Valentine’s Day surprise along with the gift you got for him will make him appreciate you.

DIY Card

If you are a card person or even if you are not, make a personalised card for him. You can get all the supplies at the nearby craft store. It need not ooze out love, it can be funny too. Be sure to mention how and why you love him so much. Give it along with the gift you got for him. He will definitely value your labour of love.

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Sunandha Wilis
After spending 12 years in the hectic corporate world, Sunandha quit the industry to follow her passion for writing. She enjoys writing on a variety of subjects including travel, health, beauty, fashion and technology. Apart from writing she also dons the hat of an editor from time to time. Her time off is spent listening to music and wrestling with her boys.

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The easy way is to walk into a store and pick out the best looking, most impressive or cutest Valentine's Day gift hamper, a box of chocolates or some flowers; and no harm in that, your husband will still be pleased you did that for him. The other way is also quite simple but you need more time, some patience, and a little more effort. Think about how you wan to to express your love, look for a suitable gift, and make some effort to plan, make or do something different. The results will be so much more satisfying and your relationship will be the better for it.