The Milk N Honey
Nurture

February 01 2011

Happy Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day falls on a Monday this year and Mondays, as we know, are hardly romantic.  Kids are back to school, we're back to work and bracing ourselves for another long week, while reflecting on yet another weekend that flew by way too fast.  But let's make this Valentine's Day one to remember, forever. 

We'll continue to post gift ideas throughout the next two weeks (and we have A LOT!) but we want to share some of our out-of-the-box ideas that are thoughtful, affordable, and easy to work in to our normal lives. 

It all starts with a plan...

While he is the shower, you lay out his new work shirt, custom designed with a personal message stitched on the inside from Blank Label.com.

Guys, while she is in the shower and getting ready for the day, you sneak into the kitchen and make a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice (with your  Amco Orange X Commercial Juicer) because it's good for her, delicious, and a labor of love!   Oranges are in season and, ladies, isn't a labor of love from our guy what this holiday is all about?

Off to work.              

We get to the office and check our emails only to be delighted by a thoughtful Valentine's card from Paperless Post.com.

Lunch time rolls around and it's time for a romantic rendevous with the one you love.  Re-apply the lipstick (check out Deb's new fav), straighten the tie and head out of the office to an intimate cafe for lunch, just like you did when you first met.  Guys, just after you order, present her with a little box containing the rose gold Hand in Hand bangle from Kate Spade.  She will love it and so will her co-workers when she shows it off back at the office.  Don't worry gentlemen, your present comes later.                                        

As that mid-afternoon drag settles in, it's time to spice things up.  Ladies, take PG photo of your man's favorite body part, or download one already on hand.  Your neck, your chest (PG!), the curve of your hip, your belly button- you know what he likes (just enough to pique his interest, not enough to get him in trouble at work).  Guys, leave this gesture to the women.  No offense but you know what they say- women's bodies are art, men's bodies, well, aren't!  Girls, send the photo via text with a simple message, "can't wait to see you tonight..." 

We recognize evenings can be tough.   We all have routines, kids have homework, some of us cook, some us don't.  To make the day complete, we suggest, rather than stressing yourself out, stick to the routine but try to bump it up a notch.  If you cook, make his favorite meal.  If you order in, same deal.  Get a particularly good bottle of wine.  But don't over do it. Nothing kills an "appetite" like being too full.  It also might be fun to switch things up- if he's in charge of dishes while she's in charge of bedtime, swap. Guys, here is a hint- offer to read the kids to sleep! Few things are sexier than a woman listening to her husband read to their children and your kids will love the special attention.                       
 
Okay, kids are asleep, kitchen is cleaned, you're both exhausted but finally alone.  Take a shower.  Light a candle.  Wake up and relax all at the same time. Turn off the tv. Turn on the music.
 
You can handle the rest. 

Happy Valentine's day from The Milk N Honey!


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