When you’ve been a couple for a long time, surprising your lady for Valentine’s day becomes as hard as shoveling this winter’s big snow. But the “work” of love doesn’t need to bog you down!
We gathered three ways for you to make your sweetie feel special this February, keeping in mind most women’s love for thoughtfulness and creativity.
1- Write Her a Love Note
Now, you may be thinking, “I’m no poet. How can I write a note that gives justice to the beautiful lady I love?”
Take a deep breath and understand this: women don’t need the sappy, dramatic lines of poetry to make them happy. They want the honest truth about how happy you are that they’re a part of your life.
Share a memory. Encourage her dreams. It doesn’t need to be long or perfect; it’s for her eyes only. Let that freedom—and your love—move you to write the words she longs to read most.
Tip: For a sweet touch of nostalgia, tuck a few photos of you two in the envelope. Inscribe on the back the reason why you included these memorable pictures. Maybe it was your first date or last year’s 25th Anniversary—either way, it’s fun to see how far you’ve come and how much further you two have yet to go!
2- Give Her a Thoughtful Gift
Not everything about Valentine’s Day needs to be about gifts yet there’s something to say about a well-chosen gift that you know your lady will absolutely love.
Delight her romantic nature with a two-seated Fanback Swing, perfect for the approaching months of spring.
This handcrafted masterpiece promises endless nights of relaxing outdoors while the golden sunlight stretches its last reach across the sky before night fall. It promises hours of laughter and good conversation.
Or you can provide a place for her to store her treasures. Our solid pine Candle Stand is a perfect addition to any women’s room.
She’ll be thrilled to have a place all of her own to stow away her jewelry and fashion accessories.
Perhaps she needs a place to read your love note. You can indulge her love for Lancaster too!
Local Amish handcrafted this Hickory Rocker in the rolling fields of Amish Country Pennsylvania.
This rocker boasts a natural, rustic style — ideal for creating a warm welcoming home.
Tip: You can’t go wrong with giving her the traditional gift of flowers. Look for ones that are her favorite color and kind.
3- Make Her a Delicious Dish
It may sound a little cliché but most women appreciate your creativity when you get elbow-high in powdery flour and sugar, all in the name of love.
Will the brownies burn? Maybe. Will the fire alarm go off? Probably.
Yet none of that matters to her— your willingness to get a little messy to create a yummy treat will make her feel beyond loved.
Whether you go all out with a candle lit dinner or stick to a tried-and-true recipe, she’ll be more than thrilled that you made the effort!
But the best gift you can give your sweetie is found in the everyday moments of life when you do little things to make her life easier or her heart happier, like making a warm cup of coffee for her to wake up to or starting her car when it’s cold outside. These tiny acts of kindness adds up to something more, something that looks very much like timeless love.
So, here you go — eyes open, heart vulnerable — saying “I love you,” simple, soft and sweet. Women just want to know how you feel.
Besides, is there even a better way to say those special words than simply saying them?
