Ten Ways to Say "I Love You" on Valentines Day

Are you looking for creative and inexpensive ways to say "I love you" on Valentine's day? Here are some ideas to spark the imagination.

1. Greet your loved one first thing in the morning with a Valentine pancake. Bits of raspberries or other red fruit mixed into the batter could create a festive pancake. Write your own valentine message with raspberry or strawberry sauce. Add whipped cream for frills.

2. Get some dove chocolates and inside each wrapper leave a little message. It could be romantic, or it could just say things you love about your loved one. Leave them in strategic places for a delightful discovery throughout the day.

3. For pet lovers out there, dress up your pet with some flowers or ribbon. Tie a special message addressed to your loved one and send your pet to greet them. Maybe even add a little gift.

4. Write a song for your loved one to a familiar tune. Depending on the intent of the mood, pick the tune accordingly, whether cheesy or serious. Cheesy isn't always bad. Sometimes it can be appreciated if you're saying I love you.

5. Have a late night sundae date. Don't spare anything! Set up the kitchen table for a sundae delight....hot fudge, cookie chunks, whipped cream, etc.

6. Italian is always romantic. Just remember Lady and the Tramp. I highly recommend pasta with a white wine sauce. Find a recipe on the internet. White wine butter sauce is always amazing. Add sun dried tomatoes for a valentine flavor. For decoration, find an old wine or oil bottle and stick a candle in the top. It's authentic Italian.

7. Picnics are also romantic, but it's a little cold in February. What about an indoor picnic? Clear out a room. Have a nice blanket ready with the candles cheese, grapes, French bread, wine, etc. Maybe even bring some potted plants in the room for that outdoor effect.