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Valentine’s Day; is the day for lovers.  What to get?  What to do?  The conventional is always good.  For her; flowers, perfume, chocolates, jewelry, a nice dinner out.  And for him; cologne, a tie, a bottle of his favorite adult beverage and most guys don’t mind date night as well.

We ateParisExtracame up with some unconventional ideas for you this year that may make your Valentine’s Day different, but special.

Make a DIY gift. By do-it-yourself, we don’t just mean cooking dinner but a personalized present he or she won’t expect. You can frame one of your favorite photos, write each other a poem, make a handmade coaster with your initials on them or prepare a romantic meal together.

Have a group date at someone’s house.  Gather a bunch of your friends for a stay-at-home group date and split the duties. For instance, the men buy flowers, cook and serve the women dinner, while the women plan games, decorate or provide gifts (we suggest baked goods!). Keep in mind that if your party consists of both singles and couples, invite an even number of single men and women so that no one ends up feeling like a third wheel.

Volunteer to help those needing some love. Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, so consider branching out from romance into charity and friendship. Volunteer at the Paris Downtown Pantryorsend flowers to nursing home residents.  You can also contact local women’s and domestic violence shelters to ask how you can best show love to those who live and work there. Baking cookies or sending letters of appreciation to caregivers can make all the difference for people who have suffered because of corrupted relationships.

Celebrate on a different day. Restaurants can be super crowded on Valentine’s Day, so postpone your date night to February 15th and spend the holiday itself indoors, relaxing with takeout and a couple of romantic movies. Go all out the following night.

Give an alternative bouquet.  Roses may be the symbol of love and what woman doesn’t love roses?  However, if your lady’s down with non-traditional presents, try substituting roses — heck, even flowers — with a different kind of “bouquet.” Send a potted plant, a bonsai or even a miniature tree to her home or workplace. If she’s got a sweet tooth, send her a candy bouquet, or if she loves to cook do an olive oil bouquet from Olive Paris for example.

Do touristy things in your own town.  There are actually lots of fun touristy things to do in Paris. For example, you can visit the historic Sam Maxey Bell House, and the Lamar County Historical Museum, or take in a production at the Paris Community Theatre.

Whatever you decide to do this Valentine’s Day, we hope you have a good one that’s full of love.

Happy Valentine’s Day!