ALT-1 How to Plan a Romantic Valentines Day Dinner
If you and that special someone in your life are planning on spending Valentines Day together, you might be trying to decide how to plan a romantic Valentines Day dinner. Of course, without proper planning, any number of things could happen. Let's talk about some of the things you can do to ensure that your romantic Valentines Day dinner is perfect.
♥Let your friends know what is going on - The last thing you need is someone popping over unexpectedly! Contact friends and family members and let them know that your home is off limits for Valentines Day.
♥Shut down - Turn off your telephone - yes that means your cell phone too. There is only a very remote chance that a true emergency will occur on Valentines Day. If you cannot bear the idea of shutting it off completely, at least turn the cell phone to vibrate.
♥Pre-Cook - If yourValentines Day dinnerwill allow for it, prepare dishes beforehand. This way you will only need to re-heat your dinner. Appetizers can be prepared beforehand and stocked in the refrigerator. If your main course allows for preparation before hand, get it out of the way! Desserts can almost always be prepared the day before.
♥Get your music ready - Prepare a CD with all of your favoriteromantic Valentines Day tunes. Put this aside so that you can turn it on just before the special person in your life shows up at your door. This will set the mood for a romantic Valentines Day dinner.
♥Relax - Allow yourself at least 3/4 to one hour before dinner to just relax. Whether this means just sitting with a glass of your favorite beverage or means taking a shower (or a bubble bath) allow yourself this "winding down" period.
♥Gift - Make sure that your gift is ready for presentation. Don't leave this to chance! If you have a certain time you want to present this gift, plan it between your dinner courses.
♥Table - Set your romantic dinner table. Your choice of romantic table-scapes will set the tone for your romantic Valentines Day dinner so select your options carefully.
Summary
If you are trying to decide how to plan a romantic Valentines Day dinner, there is much more than menu planning, there is a mood to be set. Preparing to be in the mood for romance will ensure that you have a successful, romantic Valentines Day dinner.
