Last Minute Valentine’s Day Fix-Ups

No matter which side of the issue you stand, on the debate about whether Valentine’s Day rocks or sucks; you have to admit that it’s a bullet you can’t dodge. Especially if you’re dating a die-hard romantic who grew up watching rom-coms. Then you not only have to observe the day and become a part of the festivities, but you might also have to indulge in the festive consumer behavior, small businesses cash up in. And God forbid if you forgot what the date is, on that day…

According to the Trending Machine National Poll, Millennials, aged 18 to 34 (15%), are more likely to forget what day it is as compared to people aged 55 and above (7%). If you are one of those people and had forgotten that there are just a few hours till Valentine’s Day, then we can help you. Don’t panic, we can get you out of this fix.

We have a whole Valentine’s Day plan panned out for you; that will take far lesser time to do, than to think up and search for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift and book an intimate restaurant, if there are any tables still available.

5 steps and a few hours… so get to work!

Step#1: Gather Your Favorite Moments

Make a heartfelt showcase of your most precious memories, by creating a beautiful video out of the images stored in your phone.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

Apps that could be of use:

• Slideshow Maker (for android)
• Animoto (for iPhone)
• Picasa (for Windows)

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Step#2: Order The Ammo

Order a bouquet of the freshest, most sweet-smelling and exquisite flowers to melt her heart. Flowers might be a little clichéd but they are worth it.

Estimated time (ordering): 10 minutes

Online florists offering same day delivery:

• 1-800-Flowers.com
• Florists’ Transworld Delivery (FTD)
• ProFlowers

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Step#3: Beautify The Backdrop

Adorn your place with quick and easy DIY decorations as a sweet gesture, that’ll set the mood.

Estimated time: 2 hours

DIY projects and instructions:

• Love Letter Bunting

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• Valentine Glitter Votives

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• Paper Heart Chandelier

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Step#4: A Message From The Heart

Select or create an e-card for your beloved to tell them how you feel and how much they matter to you.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

Free sites for best e-cards:

• Punchbowl
• Someecards
• Blue Mountain

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Step#5: Food For The Evening

Cook a simple meal that is appetizing enough, to blow away your better half, with a euphoric foodgasm. The fully planned meal we found, that any amateur could cook up in very little time, without screwing up was this…

Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Dinner For Two

• Tomato Basil Bruschetta
• Garlic Bacon Shrimp Alfredo
• Chocolate Mousse

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For other options you can check out the Food Network, All recipes, Delish and other famous food sites.