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Before we talk about gift ideas and Romantic things to do this Valentines Day, all jokes aside, Valentine’s day is a very important time at reinvenshen HQ. 

You may not know this but we have our very own ‘Love Ambassador’! Yes, you read that correctly, Miss Shila Iqbal (Yes, that is her above gracing us with her ‘million $’ smile) is the proud and very loud owner of that very important ‘title’! She should perhaps trademark the saying ‘I Love Love’ as she truly lives her life by that mantra!

Enough about us, let’s get back to the important issue of the moment, how to make Valentines Day truly special this year!

We have carefully curated activities to help you have a magical Valentine’s Day this year. There are so many options to choose from, for you to create a really special day for you and whoever you choose to spend the day with! Remember to have fun! Let that inner child run wild! Forget about what is going on around you and just enjoy the day.

For the couples that are together, below we have some fun suggestions of things you can do together to celebrate and show each other some love. We all have to get creative this year, to do things that are a little different but in our opinion with the right mindset it could actually be a lot of fun.

Why not learn how to cook something that is new to both you and your partner? There are so many online cooking classes to choose from. Here and here are a couple of  websites to look at, but we would strongly suggest doing some research and finding the perfect meal to make the day even more special.

If you or your partner are particularly fond of sweets and desserts, then this idea is for you. Spend some time looking online or at your local supermarket/bakery/corner shop etc for the perfect options for your one of a kind buffet. You are allowed to go a little overboard with this one, the more the merrier 🙂

Now remember this is not a competition, this idea is meant to be fun. So be mindful of that if you have a competitive spirit. Why not have a board game marathon. Choose your all time favourite games or why not spice it up and try a new one.

Spend Valentine’s Day figuring out some romantic date night ideas for the year ahead. Be creative and let Cupid inspire you! Put all your ideas in a jar and let fate decide what you will be doing each week.

If you want to get really creative, then this idea is for you. Design an elaborate treasure hunt for your someone special and really make the day memorable. You will find some inspiration here and here, but remember what will truly make this a special experience is the personal touch. So, use your intimate knowledge of your partner to really wow them.

Wouldn’t it be fun to learn some new moves together this Valentine’s Day? Weather you have the moves like Jagger or two left feet, this is meant to be fun! Find a dancing discipline you want to try and just go for it. Find some suggestions here and here.

So this Valentine’s Day is a little different. But we are not going to let that spoil the fun we could all be having. If you are stuck at home together, make it special by creating your very own indoor picnic. Make sure you have all your favourite snacks, drinks, deserts, cook up a storm or order in. Put some decorations and enjoy the evening!

Enjoy date night in a completely new way. This toy for couples is a sure way to get the sparks flying between you two! It will get you out of your comfort zone and remind you why you are together in the first place.

For those of us that are having to spend this Valentine’s Day apart, we have come up with  some creative ways for you and your loved one to forget about the distance between you. 

So, you cannot be together but that is no reason to let your partner think you don’t care. Order so many different things, they have leftovers for a week 🙂

If you are art lovers can view thousands of paintings, sculptures, installations online, as well as explore the museums themselves. There are various platforms: from interactive, 360-degree videos and full “walk-around” tours with voiceover descriptions to slideshows with zoomable photos of the world’s greatest artworks. Click here and here for some inspiration.

Just like physical escape rooms, digital escape rooms provide a challenging adventure. There is so much choice of different rooms, do some homework and choose the one that would really excite and challenge both you and your partner. For some ideas click here and here.

You cannot be together but you can make it so you feel close to each other. Why not record your whole day and then share it with your loved one…………

Let’s talk Gifts! Not just any gifts but Valentine’s day gifts! Not just Valentine’s day gifts but Lockdown Valentine’s day gifts! The pressure is on to find quirky and thoughtful gifts, to show our loved ones how much we care. Of course we are going to shamelessly plug our own products but we wanted to share some other thoughtful gift ideas we found on the world wide web to help you truly show how much you care for that someone special.

The instant camera is an ideal gift and makes the best keepsakes for years to come. You can find one here or do some research and get one that suits you more.

The perfect way to show your loved one just how much you care is by making their very own personal mixed tape but bring it into the 21st century with this

The Happy Jar is the perfect gift to show your loved one that you care all year round! Containing 365 Inspirational and uplifting quotes, your loved one will be able to think of you every single day of the year, when they pick their quote out – putting a smile on their face.

Flowers and a teddy! Well they say it’s the way to a girl’s heart but we say it’s the way to everyone’s hearts! These I love you red roses along with this matching red teddy is such a romantic gift and you just can’t go wrong! Check these out at Elisana Florists.

Now for all your classic lovers out there, get those vintage vibes out and go all out with this vinyl player. Why not get some discs of ‘his’ favourite music! Check out this super cool and trendy gift here.

Is he into setting goals? A Vision Board Kit is the perfect way to show your man you care about his aspirations and dreams. Give him the tools to achieve his goals, have constant reminders for him to take action and above all, help him succeed! He will love the thought that went behind it! Choose from a selection of different Vision Boards here.

A very sweet gift to go through together! Get out of your usual habits and try something new, consistently! Use these cards to give you prompts on what to do together! So, go have some fun and create some magical memories together! Check out this quirky Bucket List Deck here!

Give him the gift of relaxation, through you! Make a day of pampering him (and yourself along the way!). Yes we’re talking face masks, eye patches, massages and spa music! Make your home a spa just for the two of you! Why not go the extra mile and make homemade face masks together and just have fun!

Once you come to that realisation, life begins to unfold itself in a completely different and much more synchronised fashion. So often we are on auto pilot and we assume life happens to us, whereas in reality, we are in complete control. However our inner dialogue and the beliefs we have picked up along the way from our parents, our friends, school and even the television would have us believe otherwise.

Enough about that, it’s time to create new beliefs, truly become in control of our life and manifest anything your heart desires! How do we do that, we hear you ask? Below are some suggestions you can implement immediately to start on your journey of conscious creating. The key is to enjoy every second of it!

So many of us are so hard on ourselves, that we often forget just how lucky we are. We are so lucky to wake up every morning; however we only realise that in dire situations, when we get bad news or when we lose someone close to us. We have to learn to appreciate the little things in life, in order to attract more of them. It is such a simple formula- be grateful for every little thing and just watch how those little things turn into big things that you have always wanted but never thought possible.

Life is a reflection of every thought you have ever thought and every word you have ever uttered, so be kinder with your thoughts and gentler with your words, for they create all that you see around you. Appreciate the life you have, even if it seems hard sometimes!

Find small reasons throughout your day to be grateful, especially first thing in the morning. When you have an attitude of gratitude when you wake up, just that one thought has the potential to completely change your day! Don’t take our word for it – we are firm believers in putting our theory to the test. We are so excited for what is to come to you, if you have never before tried this method.

As we discussed above, we are the creators of our own universe. So what do you imagine happens when we are judgemental of things or people?

The universe provides us with more things to be judgemental of or in other words unhappy with, as it assumes because we are talking about it or thinking it we must want more of it. You see unlike people, the universe is not judgemental, it does not know what is good or bad, it just executes our commands. The more we focus on something, whether good or bad, the more of it we will see around us.

The more reasons we find to be unhappy, unsatisfied or in other words judgemental, the more evidence we will see in the world of just that. If you want to see more good in the world, focus on the good. However, if you find that you have put yourself in uncomfortable situations, then it’s time to reflect and correct the thought patterns that have put you there.

Go on do it, do it now, smile! We know you want to! Ok, we will assume you have now done it and if you haven’t after you’ve read what we have to say, you may just want to do it on your own accord!

Did you know that smiling tricks your brain to believe you are in a good mood even when you are not? Yes, you did read that correctly. Every time you are in a bad mood, just smile. The longer you keep the smile going, the better your mood will become!

We are not making this up, there are studies on this, so feel free to fact check for yourself. If you have a headache, you may decide to take a painkiller, we are simply suggesting if you have a mood ache just SMILE! It’s free and it’s contagious, what have you got to lose?

The above 3 simple steps, have the potential to completely transform your entire life. It is the simplest and most effective way to create a long lasting change and to start seeing immediate results. So why not put what we are saying, to the test? Why not wake up tomorrow and as soon as you open your eyes, look all around you and force yourself to be grateful. You can be grateful for the littlest things, for the slippers you are about to put on your feet to keep you warm, for the breakfast you are about to enjoy, the way that the tea or coffee you are about to have, wakes you up first thing in the morning. You get the idea, start small and work your way up! 

This is your life, you have the power to choose what happens in it, you have always known this and it’s time to remember and take full advantage!