This year's Valentine's Day may have to be a little different from what we're used to, but that's not to say it should be any less special. Whether you're spending the special day apart, or together, it's more than possible to turn it into something you'll remember for a long time.

Although you love your partner deeply, it can sometimes be difficult to think of exactly the right way to show it. Here are some ideas for how to bring an extra sprinkle of love to this year's festivities.

Bring the Party Home

While a lot of us won't be able to head out on the town this Valentine's Day, that's not to say you can't bring the townhome to you! If your partner loves nothing more than a night at the casino, then you can bring all the fun home for them.

It's super easy to make your own roulette wheel, and they'll be amazed at the effort you've put in. All you'll need is some cardboard, a split pin, some paints, and a little imagination.

If you want to keep things vanilla, then you can play for your favorite chocolates or even money, but if you want to spice things up, then you could suggest a game of strip roulette. Depending on how competitive you are, you might want to find out how to win at roulette before the game even starts!

Spice Up Something Traditional

For some people, nothing says 'I love you' better than a bunch of flowers. However, a bunch of hastily grabbed flowers from the gas station is not the thing that most of us are after.

If you want to show how much you care, then why not consider putting together a bouquet of your own. Carefully chosen flowers are a magical thing. Remember where you first went out for dinner and include the flowers that were on the table in your bouquet.

Think about the time of year it was when you first met, maybe you could include something seasonal? If your partner has a favorite bloom, then be sure to include that too. A great big ribbon can cover a multitude of sins at the bottom of a messy bouquet, so don't forget to buy some before you embark on your floristry project.

Movie Night, Together or Apart

Whether you're lucky enough to be spending the night with your loved one, or you'll be celebrating separately, a movie night is an easy surprise to put together.

If you're celebrating separately, then pick a film that you know you can stream on Amazon or Netflix, coordinate your start times, set up a Zoom call and it'll be almost like you're spending it properly together.

Of course, if you're both in the same place, then you can really put together something special. Buy a couple of bottles of soda and spend a little time whipping up some hot, homemade popcorn. You can keep it traditional with sweet or salty, but some more unusual flavors could be fun to try.

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