Valentine’s Day is a holiday that anyone, at any age, can enjoy, especially if it means someone who cares for you pops over, maybe a heart card or treat in hand, and dotes on you for a little while. Check out these simple but celebratory Valentine’s Day suggestions for your older friends, loved ones and coworkers. They are all easy to pull together, sentimentally appropriate, budget-friendly — and not totally predictable.
1. Make a homemade card: Make a homemade Valentine’s Day card, especially if you have little hands to help, or even write a short letter on clean or decorated paper. Think of the ways your older loved one is a stand-out human, how they make you or your family feel good, what you like about working with them or what you admire about how they live their life. Then simply tell them so straight from the heart.
2. Make a tasty treat: Valentine’s Day and chocolate (and so many other sweets) go hand in hand, so homemade baked goods can make a sweet surprise. Need a sugar-free treat? Try making this adorable sugar-free valentine muffin recipe from Queen Keto.
3. Bring balloons: Get a small cluster of bright balloons — the more the merrier! — but do be mindful of the size of their living space. Tie the balloons together with ribbon or attach them to a lamp or chairs where they can be enjoyed throughout the day.
4. Watch a favorite movie: Ask what their favorite romantic movie is and arrange to watch it together. Ask them why it’s their favorite, and use this activity as an opportunity to engage in conversation that takes interest in their heart and soul. They might even share with you some charming favorite memories.
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