Valentine's Day doesn't need to be costly. Creative ideas such as homemade gifts, cooking together, and enjoying nature can make celebrations special. Focusing on personal touches and quality time emphasizes the true value of love over money.

Put on your favorite romantic songs and dance together in your living room. Set up a relaxing spa experience with candles, essential oils, and soothing music. If you have access to a balcony or backyard, set up a blanket and pillows to stargaze together. Watch the night sky while sharing dreams, memories, and future plans.

Need date ideas for the most romantic night of the year? Here are some quality Valentine's events from up and down the country.

Being miles apart doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate this Valentine’s Day. From virtual experiences to dinner dates, discover creative and heartfelt ways to celebrate your love across the distance.

Valentine’s Day can mean not just romantic love, but kindness. Get a little something for that person who showed up for you this past month. Bring sweetness to someone who could use it.

Valentine's Day is approaching fast and if you haven't made plans yet, we've got you covered. Zoom in: Since the holiday falls on a Friday this year, romantic restaurant reservations can be expensive or hard to come by,

If you’re looking for something fun, playful and a little out of the ordinary, here are two date ideas that promise to bring laughter, spontaneity and lasting benefits.

Skip the spendy seatings and contrived celebrations and take advantage of the many inspiring, exciting, offbeat, and romantic events the city has to offer this Valentine's Day.

If you're not feeling all that romantic lately, celebrate Anti-Valentine's Day instead. People spend a ton on Valentine's Day gifts for each other every February 14 (about $192 per person to be exact),

For a classic French manicure with a slight Valentine’s Day spin, go with pale pink polish topped with metallic red hearts. With a translucent base adorned with tiny hearts, your V-Day set can look like a mini work of art. The micro French design looks fab on short nails — especially when topped with a metallic glaze finish.

As of my writing this on February 11, every option below should arrive on time for Valentine’s Day — you just might have to select expediting shipping here and there. The Strategist is designed to surface useful,