Things That Set the Mood for Valentine's Day

Whether it's the day of or just days leading up to Valentine's Day, it's never too early to start setting the romantic mood for that special person in your life.  Here, some sweet, thoughtful little moves you can use to get your girl or guy in the mood for a little romance this Valentine's!

1) Leave sweet/saucy messages on their mirror, in their email, or via text a few days before.

2) Burn a mix CD of songs that are significant to your relationship.  Or, burn a CD of 80's songs that remind you of them (I say the '80's because they had, in my opinion, the best ballads and romantic songs of any decade!).

3) Make a sweet, heart-shaped dessert for dinner.  (No need to go all "Iron Chef" with a fancy dessert; a cake, cookie, or cupcake that's heart-shaped - with or without a sweet message on top - will do!)

4) (This one is for the ladies.) Wear different red or hot pink lace undergarments each day leading up to Valentine's Day, with an extra sexy ensemble the day of! ;)

5) Have dinner by candlelight (on Valentine's Day or not).

6) Have finger foods for dinner so you can feed each other.

7) Send them a love letter (it's old-fashioned and romantic!).

8) Call into a radio station and dedicate a love song to him/her.  (Make sure they're listening!)

9) Make them breakfast in bed.

10) Have fondue for dinner or dessert; it's tasty and fun.  Have an assortment of meats and/or veggies to eat with cheese fondue, or cookies, fruits, brownies, and/or dessert breads to dip in chocolate fondue.  (Cut in small, bite-sized pieces for easier dipping!)