What is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift?

We celebrate love and friendship in all its forms on Valentine’s Day. And if you take that back to its essence, you’ll find the perfect gift. Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y T-I-M-E 

No, it doesn’t have to be an overpriced pampering package or luxury breakfast. Surprise your ‘special person’ with some undivided attention. All night long…

Three tips for an unadulterated magical moment. Light a candle and enjoy!

1. Digital detox for two

Light large, rustic candles, prepare a tapas platter, and bring out an old-fashioned game. Tablet, phones, and TV not allowed!

Tease and question, seek confrontation, and test their limits. Saboteur, Lost Cities, and Agricola are great board games for two. And are you familiar with Vertellis? It’s a trendy question card game developed by therapists. Plus, there’s a relationship edition!

2. Wellness @home

Turn your room into a spa. Brew an ice-cold cucumber juice together and fill bowls with fresh fruit. Light some Minty Hammam candles and pamper each other with the real spa treatment.

How about a comprehensive facial with a homemade honey mask? Or perhaps a wonderful hand massage and manicure? Don’t forget the cuticles!

3. Feast of flavours

Set the table for a romantic tête-à-tête. Don’t forget to add some cute mini taper candles and matching napkins.

They say that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. But it really starts with your sense of taste. And smell. Take the time to really savour it.

Choose five ingredients, blindfold your partner, and treat them to a taste test. Who can easily pick out lychee, chicken stock, or guacamole? Hilarity, merriment, and titillation guaranteed!

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