Valentine's Day: Classy or Cutesy How To

February brings about one of the best (or worst) holidays of the year. It is a day that many women look forward to and even some men too but the majority of us all know should not be restricted to one day of the year but to be expressed all year long. Nevertheless, we are once again inundated with red balloons, candy hearts, teddy bears, sweet sentiments and slow dance songs; the question is where to begin or what is something new you can do this year to wow your special someone. Well never fear because there are plenty of things to do and with this recession going on we will try to keep the cost to a minimum.

Battle Your Betrothed

Take a page from the hit show 'Iron Chef America' and challenge your sweetie to a cook off using a secret ingredient. This will allow you two to get cozy in the kitchen and also turn up the heat by racing the clock to taste each others new kitchen creation. Top off this evening with a big blanket for two and a movie. Just because its a Saturday night doesn't mean you need to go out to see a show!

Recapture Retro Love

If you are in between sweethearts get a group of your guy and girl friends together and have a small party. Bring out the cocktails, chips and a bottle to spin. Get a bunch of your childhood favorite games together and let the good times roll. Everything from spin the bottle to twister to taboo! there should be enough cutesy tension to go around all night long.

Head Back To School

Class is in session! Instead of wining and dining at the Waldorf this year do something out of the ordinary like a cooking or candy making class or even a wine tasting. Check out local culinary schools and venues in your area that offer these classes. The best part is everything you learn and make in the class and you can take home with you! Now who says knowledge isn't power!

Any thing that you decide to do on this special day just make sure its something that will be wonderful for you and your loved one! I know I always appreciate a cute homemade card, its just so cute seeing your honey with construction paper, glitter and crayons down on the floor making something extra special for you. That's what the holiday is all about anyway, taking the time and effort out to show your loved ones how you feel about the. No need to get caught up on how much to spend or what grand gesture you have to out do be true to yourself and you sweetie with love you too!

Happy Valentine's Day!