Celebrate this Valentine’s Day by giving your significant other an extra special moment and a Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt. This is a fun way to let them know how much you truly love them. A Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt can be as big or small as you like, hosted in your home or elsewhere, and as over-the-top or as quiet as you like. Your partner is sure to love all the attention; you’ll earn a lot of points, and maybe even a few kisses, for your efforts.
You’ll want to think of a theme and final gift/clue and plan your Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt around them. Your theme could be red and pink, your first date, or romantic movies/songs. Depending on your budget and the length of the relationship, the final gift could be a romantic home-cooked meal, dinner and drinks at an intimate restaurant, concert tickets, or even a special piece of jewelry.
The time will be determined by the number of tracks you write. You want enough to make it feel like a game, but not so much that it takes too long and ruins the mood. Five to seven tracks will probably suffice. Craft stores sell patterned sheets of paper that you can use in your printer. Use a fancy font for the words for an extra romantic touch. Seal the clues in envelopes or boxes with chocolates.
Next, you’ll want to think about writing the clues and where to hide them. If you want to keep it intimate, keep it around your house and garden. Be cunning and hide the clues between the pages of the book, hidden under a pillow or in soap or steam on the mirror. For a proposal or a big anniversary, you can distribute it around your city. You’ll probably need the help of friends or family to make sure you don’t miss any of the tracks. Ask the waiters at your favorite coffee shop or the cashiers at a local store for help.
The tracks can take any shape you want. Use poetry, song lyrics, movie quotes, picture groups, or even try writing your own. Two to four lines, rhyming or blank line, should suffice. Writing your tracks around your theme will make the whole feel more cohesive and special.
Gifts don’t have to empty your wallet. Distribute a dozen roses, two per clue, and finish with a special candlelit dessert for two. Put together a photo collage and frame it in a stylish way. Combine lyric clues or famous quotes with tickets to a concert, play or movie. If your partner is a runner, maybe they would appreciate taking part in a fun run.
A Valentine’s scavenger hunt is a memorable way to propose. Your clues might be about your first date, the little things you love about it, or the places you love to go nearby. End with a final track that talks about how you want to spend the rest of your life with her and give her the ring. Celebrate the happy moment with a good bottle of wine or cava.
Make a scavenger hunt part of your Valentine’s Day this year. It’s a truly thoughtful gift that will show that special someone how much you love them.