A Romantic Valentine Surprise - A Candle Lit Bath

Valentine's Day is often a holiday of stress for men.will have a little more flexibility in setting up the
Husbands are always trying to make sure they doscented jar candles, as even if they are lightly
something to keep their wives happy, or they willbumped, they will not tip over or burn things.
likely hear about it until the next February 14thYou should also chill the champagne, chocolates and
comes around. If you look at the higher endfruit or any other food items that need to be cold.
Valentine's gifts that are being plugged on televisionHer towel and/or bathrobe should be near the
and in magazines, you should open your wallet andclothes drier. You are going to put these on the
spend all you can to send her to a day at the spa, or'warm fluff' cycle while she is in the tub, so at the
even take her for a romantic getaway. Theseend of the bath she has a warm towel or robe to
options just don't fit all budgets.wrap up in.
Instead of taking her out for these experiences, whyThe Event
not create them at home. This will take a bit of workYou will want to start the evening with something
on your part, but she's worth it, right? Plus you arenice, say a candlelit dinner at home that you've
about to make a lot of points as a wonderfullyprepared (or had someone help if you're not the best
romantic man.cook). You should use one of the jar candles for the
It's time to give her a romantic candlelit bath. Thistable, as it will help you when it comes time for her
works best if you have a garden tub, or other largerbath.
tub where she can lean back and really relax, but aAt some point you need to give her the card, with
regular tub can do in a pinch.the home spa coupon.
Things you will need:If you are going to do the whole bath event, with
Hand Made Spa Couponcandies and champagne, you may want to skip
2-4 Scented Jar Candlesdessert. During dinner, start the bath water, so it will
2-4 Scented Votive Candlesbe mostly filled when she arrives. You should pour
Rose Petalsbubble bath into the tub.
Bubble Bath LiquidOnce the meal is complete, excuse yourself, to set
Towelthe candles in the bath. You should carry the scented
If you really want to go all out, add any of thesejar candle from the table with you as well as a punk
items to your list:or long match that you can light from this candle and
Bathrobe (the softer the better)use to light the other candles as you walk in the
Her Favorite Kind of Candyroom. The water should also be high enough that you
Chocolate Dipped Strawberriescan turn it off and sprinkle the rose petals on top.
Champagne or Her Favorite CocktailThe bathroom light should be off, and the whole
Massage Oilsscene set with the glow of the candles. You may
In The Days Beforewant to add romantic music in the background.
Before the special evening, create your own 'spaBring her in.
coupon'. It can be anything cute you come up withAllow her to soak in the bath. If you opted for the
such as ' This Coupon good for one soaking bath atdesserts and drinks, you should bring these in now,
the Spa De James' or something to that effect. Put itand serve her, while she relaxes.
in a Valentine's card to give her during dinner.Don't rush her to get out of the tub. If she wants to
You need to purchase matching scented candles. Ifenjoy time soaking, let her. Have her let you know
you know her favorite scent, go with that. If not,when she's ready to get out. You should get her
you should try for a relaxing scent, such as lavender,towel or robe, which are now warmed, so she can
that will set the mood for a soaking bath. If you can,dry off.
purchase a bubble bath with a matching scent, or noIf you want to make an evening, and full spa
scent at all, so there is no odd mixture of aromas.experience, of it, this would be a great time to pull
The Day Ofout the massage oil and give her a massage to
Without her knowledge, you should set up therelieve any remaining tension.
candles in the bathroom around the tub and on theJust remember to blow out the candles as you leave
counter or sink area. While you need to take extrathe bathroom.
care that the votives are put in a safe space, You