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By Tana Marie

Valentine's Day Preparation Checklist


It's hard to believe, but Valentine's Day is only a couple of weeks away! Where did the time go?? To make sure this Valentine's Day goes off without a hitch, below is a general checklist of things you should consider when planning your Valentine's Day. This year you can have the most romantic experience with your sweetheart!

1. Check Your Schedules
Before you can decide on anything, you need to know what both your schedules are. Do one or both of you have to work? Find out what hours. Does your date have something else planned during any part of the day? Make sure to find out everything, and then tell your date ASAP what time to reserve for your interlude.

2. Consider Your Date's Likes, Dislikes, Interests & Desires
Is your date a "flowers and romance," "dance all night," or a "stay at home in front of the fire" type of person? This is important in determining what you're going to do. If you're not sure, ask them what they'd like.

3. Plan Your Date Early To Avoid Last Minute Disappointments
While you're planning, make sure to check if reservations are needed, transportation you might need, any possible dress codes, timeframe of events, etc. Don't forget to let your date know information they need to know, like dress codes, etc.! Surprises are wonderful, but NOT shocks!

4. Select Appropriate Mood Enhancers
With the date idea selected, it's time to plan your "Best-ever Valentine Interlude!" Great ideas are: chilled bubbly, alcoholic or non; romantic music – CDs or live; enticing aromatherapy scents and/or candles lighting the entire room; Aphrodisiac foods; Satin sheets, etc.

5. THE Essential Part of Valentine's Day – YOUR GIFT
The Valentine gift is the expression of how much you love them – honest! It is as important, if not more so, than the actual date. It doesn't have to be expensive, but it does have to show that you've put a lot of thought and care into selecting it. If you're decided to give traditional favorites, like flowers or chocolates, do something unique with them. For example, have 12 single roses delivered separately, or try creative chocolate ideas, like a trail of Hershey's Kisses from the front door to the bedroom, or a Treasure Hunt where your date has to "work for it" by following clues to the gift's location.

6. Double Check & Confirm Everything!!!
The day before, confirm any reservations or plans you have. That way your day/evening will go without a hitch.

7. Relax, Enjoy & Make Some Wonderful Memories!
Pick up your date and enjoy each other! Relax, because you've done everything necessary to plan the perfect Valentine's Day date!!


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