Staying home for Valentine's Day is quite possibly the best way to celebrate this holiday, especially if you're wanting to avoid the dinner rush and frantic drivers headed to the store for last-minute flowers. Have a stress-free time by enjoying Valentine's Day at home with your loved ones. Whether you decide to preplan an elaborate dinner in or simply pick out a few of your favorite movies to watch together, you can make this day special without having to take your significant other out to a fancy restaurant. Who knows, the way you celebrate can become a tradition for years to come. We've come up with the classic 5 valentine's day ideas at home to share with you below. 

1. Movie Night 

Consider having a few classics picked out that you enjoy watching with your loved one but haven't seen in a while or surprise them by having a few movies in mind that are their favorite to watch. Make a movie marathon out of the night and stay up snacking on popcorn and chocolate while binge-watching the movies and shows you two enjoy watching together. Take it to another level by creating a snack bar with their favorite treats for a more thoughtful approach to the night. 

2. Create a Spa 

Who isn't in need of a little R&R? Spend a relaxing time together in the bathroom after creating a spa-like atmosphere with candles burning, a warm bath, face masks, and classical music. Whatever helps create a soothing environment, do so, and enjoy time spent together relaxing. 

3. Make Dinner Together and Open Gifts

This may feel like the most traditional Valentine's Day idea, but you can always add a personal touch to it by preparing your partner's favorite meal or dessert that you haven't made in a while or better yet, cook together. Gather the items needed a few days prior so you'll have everything on Valentine's to make a tasty meal. Have one of you read the instructions while the other takes on the role of the cook. Enjoy time spent together making dinner with a little music in the background and moments dancing in the kitchen. Reminisce over your best and funniest memories together while eating dinner and think of all the years you've spent together instead of talking about the weather or news. If you like exchanging gifts each year, choose to give gifts to each other after dinner while you're sitting across or next to each other for a more special moment. No TV, no distractions, just you and your loved one. 

4. Make Heart-Shaped Rice Krispies Treats

Spending the evening with the whole family or inviting your parents over? Make an easy treat all together where you can use your creative skills to decorate them as well. A classic rice Krispies treat in the form of a heart makes the perfect dessert for just about anyone in your family. Find the recipe on our latest blog post. 

5. Play Board and Card Games

Do you and your family always want to play games together but never seem to find the time? Host a game night together on Valentine's day or night. Get everyone together, whether they all live in your home or need to visit, schedule for them to be there. Have each member of the family pick or bring their favorite game so that everyone can take turns playing the game of their liking. Enjoy the fun and playful energy together while competing and laughing about inside jokes. Have a few snacks out to munch on while playing and game night may last over a few hours.