Valentine’s Day is the day of love—whether it’s romantic, platonic, familial. Couples, friends and families worldwide spend this special day with the ones they love, and why not make this day even more special by putting a little extra thought into your gifts and plans? A Do-It-Yourself present or a homemade card is a great way to show your people just how much they mean to you. Staying home to watch a movie or play a game can also be perfect for spending quality time together.
While a store-bought gift can be just as special and meaningful, a homemade gift or crafted card communicates an additional bit of appreciation for the person receiving the gift. According to Good News Nework, who conducted a survey on homemade versus store-bought gifts, a majority of people prefer a “handmade or heartfelt” gift to one bought from a store. It expresses how much thought and effort the giver has put into the gift.
Paired with a homemade gift, staying home on Valentine’s Day is a great way to spend quality time with those you love. Staying in is unique and special because it allows you and those you love to spend Valentine’s Day alone. Cooking dinner together and having a living room movie night or board game night is much more worthwhile than going out to an upscale, overpriced restaurant. A special night like this in the comfort of your own home is a convenient way to make wholesome and special memories. Staying home takes the pressure off of the night. No paying for expensive meals or being rushed out of the restaurant for another couple’s reservation.
Overall, staying in and putting thought into a homemade gift for Valentine’s Day is always going to trump going to a fancy, high-end restaurant and buying a costly gift. It is a much more personal and intimate way to spend Valentine’s Day, and frankly the better way.
