Easy Entertaining for Beginners

Entertaining your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day does not mean you have to spend a lot of money. Try these budget-friendly tips whether you have one valentine or several “little” valentines.

Tokens of Love:

1. Purchase one or two mini-boxes of 2 decadent Godiva brand dessert truffles at Godiva.com for $5 each. Most people are still trying to recover from the holidays by cutting calories. Rather than purchasing a whole pound of chocolates, this size is just right for a luxurious little treat of world-class chocolate. They come in a little gold box with a ribbon.
2. Purchase a small heart shaped box (2-4 pieces per box) of chocolates for your “little” valentines. Hold it behind your back and ask your mini-sweetie if he will be your valentine. Give a hug and kiss with his special treat from mommy or daddy.

Greetings of Love:

1. Send a free e-card to your sweetheart’s email or mobile phone.
2. Take a trip to your local craft store and make a homemade Valentine card. You don’t have to be crafty; just use a little construction paper, lace paper doilies and a glitter pen. Homemade gifts and cards are always so much more special than expensive purchased cards. Try your hand at writing a heartfelt poem in the card or recall a funny or silly moment together.

Acts of Love:

1. Share an interest. If your darling loves football or fishing, watch a game or go for a fishing trip together. If your sweetie complains that you rarely see movies that interest her, catch a check-flick or romantic comedy together. Showing interest in each other’s activities promotes love and intimacy.
2. Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, so surprise your Valentine with a day trip somewhere he/she has been longing to visit such as: a special museum, national park, theme park or local festival. If you belong to a union, a credit union or AAA, check their website for discounts to members to many local attractions.

Keep it simple and have fun. It is in quiet moments like these that you and your Valentine can unwind, connect and recharge.

Happy Entertaining!
Patricia Mendez