I’ve never really enjoyed going out for Valentine’s Day, and it’s not because I’m old, even though I am old. When I was dating in my late teens or twenties occasionally I would find myself out for February 14th and it just wasn’t that fun. It was hard to get reservations, prices were sky high and restaurants were packed! One time our table was close to the other tables around us I thought we were on a group date, it was so awkward. I had friends who forgot to make a reservation once and they spent the whole night driving around to different restaurants and ended up eating very late at McDonald’s. It’s funny to look back and laugh now, but one thing I’ve learned over the years is it’s better to just stay home or pick a different weekend to go out and celebrate.
Staying home doesn’t have to be boring though! Here’s a few fun ideas to celebrate with your husband or even let the kids join in too and make it a family affair until they head off to bed.
Have a Picnic in the Living Room
– Spread out a blanket and surprise your loved ones with a picnic in the living room. Try fondue or finger foods and roast marshmallows over the fire.
Play Board Games
-If a game night is long overdue, pick out a few of your favourite board games, set out some bowls of candy and have some fun.
Take a Trip Down Memory Lane
-Pull out the old wedding albums or DVD and reminisce about the day you got married. The kids will love seeing how young all their relatives looked! lol
Take it Outside
-Winter doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors. Grab some blankets, cuddle around a fire, bring out the hot chocolate and star gaze.
Go Fancy
-If dressing up is something you never get to do, go ahead and make a fancy affair! Put your good linens on the dining room table, light some candles, make a restaurant worthy meal together and dress to the nines!
Whether you have the kids join you or are enjoying a romantic night together, I hope this gives you a few ideas on how to make your night at home just as special as going out.
We celebrate Valentines Day by making everyone’s favourite dinner at home together. Going out is overrated. Restaurants try to rush you through your meal so we would rather celebrate at home.
Usually a nice dinner at home, and sometimes we exchange cards.
We usually just stay at home and order in! 🙂 Thanks!
We just have a nice dinner together.I usually make an extra special dessert for dinner and then we just watch a movie together.My husband usually buys me a bottle of wine and believe it or not I get him some chocolate because I know he loves it!!
We usually have a nice dinner and sometimes go to the show.
We usually don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day but, my hubby surprised me today with an orchid to say that he loved me and appreciated me.
I usually celebrate by babysitting for my brother and sister-in-law as I don’t believe in Valentines day.
with home cooked meals and lots of hugs and kisses
We celebrate with a dinner night out!
We celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, followed by a night cap at home.
I don’t celebrate as I am single
We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day.
I usually celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special meal and evening spent with my family.
Going out for dinner and relaxing at home.
Usually working, tonight is no exception! Bummer. Sometimes a nice dinner out!
We don`t celebrate Valentines day.
I go to dinner with my hubby!
Usually have dinner out with my husband, then a beer and a movie.
we love a quiet evening together in our favourite restaurant. thanks
usually a quiet evening at home -dinner and a movie
We don’t usually do anything special. I look at it more as a fun kid’s holiday so I always give them a special treat.
We usually celebrate as a family with dinner and movie.
We usually don’t do much to celebrate Valentine’s Day – just a card and some treats (chocolates this year).
We don’t waste our time “celebrating” Valentines Day
I’m retired and am single so I just curl up with a good book and a cup of coffee. 🙂
Usually just a nice night in and a wonderful dinner.
We celebrate with a dinner at home.
We really do not do Valentines day .. a hug and a kiss and dinner . Kind of like any other day !
Usually just stay home for dinner but last night served to a lot of couples at a dinner.
We usually go out for dinner and a movie if there is time otherwise just a nice quiet night at home.
We usually celebrate with a nice family dinner full of cuteness.
We usually don’t do anything for Valentine’s Day
We just have dinner at home
We don’t really do anything for Valentine’s Day here, I did cook hubby ones of the meals he really enjoys but that is it.
Usually nice dinner at home, sometimes takeout pizza & some wine.
We celebrate Valentines Day with a nice dinner and a game night with family and frineds
No real celebration here for Valentine’s Day
Not much of a celebration. We simply go out for dinner. That’s all
We do a family Valentines.
crafts with the kids, dinner and a movie at home!
We celebrate with dinner and a movie.
We don’t! Far less stressful 😉
Valentines day is usually quiet – just a night in!
We usually celebrate with a nice dinner and a movie.
We usually stay in, have an easy dinner, cozy night.
I don’t usually celebrate
Usually stay home and ave a nice quiet dinner
We go out for dinner
usually at home with take out watching a movie
Dinner at home and a movie.
I make a fancy dinner for my family.
We usually celebrate Valentine’s day by having a special meal with wine at home.
We usually go out and find some sort of fun activity to do together.
We don’t usually do anything for Valentine’s Day. I’m working night shifts so I slept most of the day this year. We did exchange chocolate and I gave some chocolate to the kids in the morning before school.
we usually go out for dinner
Movie night in!
Usually celebrate it by going out for dinner.
we reminisce on our big move across the country years ago, which took place on valentine’s day, and appreciate where we’re at now.
We went for a lovely walk as a family, exchanged homemade valentines and had Chinese take out. Perfect day actually!
Always with my kids – I make them heart food all day long!
a nice supper out if in the city otherwise we stay home and I decorate the table with red hearts, white
table cloth, etc.
My hubby usually cooks me a romantic dinner at home.
We don’t celebrate for the same reasons you don’t. Too much stress and its better to do something we both like.
Our preference is to stay in, watch a hockey game or a movie
I usually just spend it with my grandkids.
It’s just a normal night for us!
We just have a special dinner at home with the kids 🙂
We usually go out for dinner
Usually movie, dinner, flowers and chocolates !
Well it wasn’t on a weekend so we didn’t do anything but go to work. That might have even been the day I got home after 10pm so he was already in bed asleep. (I did , however get up at 6am the next mornning just to have coffee with him and to say hi, even though I work a noon shift) We do spend time together on weekends though and ours is a more spontaneous date…we don’t plan stuff, we just DO stuff together and enjoy the time we have
dinner and a movie
dinner out and a movie at home.
Hubby and I usually do dinner and movie but this year he was sick so we are going to celebrate in a few weeks
With a special dinner either at home or out.
We got to dinner and a movie for Valentines day
We don’t usually do anything real special for Valentine’s day. We exchange Valentine’s gifts, and I make nice dinner for my husband and daughter.
We exchange cards, hugs and kisses.
I usually do my normal day to day activities.
stay at home.
Hubby and I usually stay home, curl up and watch a movie
A family dinner at home
I celebrate by staying in and watching a movie together!
we stay in and have a nice dinner and play scrabble 🙂 haven’t won yet…
We usually do dinner and a movie – sometimes dinner at home, sometimes out.
I’m a Valentine Birthday girl so we usually have dinner,cake & roses.
Mine is just a few days off too
I make a nice dinner and hubby buys me chocolates.
We like to do something fun but still romantic. This year we went snowshoeing on the frozen lake, in the moonlight. We had wine and cheese by the fire after. It was really nice!
That sounds lovely!
I like to celebrate at home with my husband. Usually we exchange romantic cards, have a nice meal together, and celebrate!
We just try to get some time alone, however that works out. LOL
We usually go out to dinner or have steak on the grill at home with an awesome dessert!
usually dinner out
A date night without the kids! or a weekend getaway.
We usually have a nice dinner and watch a movie
dinner and a show
Movie and chick wings. Somretimes home, sometimes out.
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A quiet night at home with dinner
We celebrate with a dinner and a movie.
order in and watch a nice movie
Quiet night at home for me
We have a special dinner at home.
I don’t celebrate vday
we always go out to dinner and exchange cards
We usually go out for dinner.
we celebrate as a family and either order in or i make something fancy
We just make a nice meal at home!
We stay home and have a nice dinner, and give each other chocolates and a card. We eat out another night, when it’s not so busy!
we usually stay in and watch a movie 🙂
I am single so I watch Netflix and treat myself to some cashew ice cream.
I usually spend it at home with a special dinner and great company.
We order takeout
Honestly I spend it trying to forget that it is Valentines Day…not a good day to be single.
We usually go out to an extra nice restaurant.
we are pretty boring, usually just ordering takeout and watching a bad movie
We usually have a home cooked meal at home but this year we went out for dinner and it was really fun
We just have a night in, eat junk food and enjoy a movie together
Valentines day is my dad’s birthday and my brother-in-law’s birthday so we celebrate birthdays on Valentines. However, many years ago my (now) husband asked me to be his girlfriend at the end of February so we have a romantic date then.
It’s not very often we’re together but he always sends flowers and i hide a card and some chocolate in his bag before he leaves.
I don’t celebrate valentine’s day.
I send my daughter a card
My husband and I usually just go out for dinner on Valentine’s.
I eat all the chocolates my hubby brings me! <3
We exchange romantic cards that are full of sentimental writings from our own hand, and go out for dinner for a romantic dinner away from the roommates and the pups. 🙂
Going to a restaurant
With a fine dinner and roses for my lady.
Since we had kids, stay in and order food and watch tv. 🙂
We celebrate it as a family. We have a nice supper followed by a Valentine’s Day themed dessert.
We usually have a special meal and roses for everyone.
A dinner out, then a movie IN.
We usually have a nice dinner and then go to see a movie
we make a nice dinner together!
Out for dinner
Stay in with my 3 sons!
cheese fondue
We have a nice dinner and be in the moment.
With dinner with my family