Skip the Chocolate. Make Valentine's Day Memorable

So it’s almost Valentine’s Day and you still have no gift. The plan: Grab a teddy bear, chocolate and roses.

That sounds good. Right?

While most women, including myself, would be happy with sweets and flowers, there are other ways to impress your belle.

And many of our local ladies share this belief.

From jewelry to a simple hug, Newark women told us on our Facebook page what they would like for Valentine’s Day. Here’s what they had to say:

• Jewelry. What else? — Laura S.

• No jewelry, no candy, no roses. I want a nice relaxing day. I would love a day at a local spa or something like that. — Tammy W.

• I love roses. Ya, I know they die but I save one and let it dry out. I’m a simple girl that has love and there in nothing else that I need. — Virginia V.

• Ladies - speaking as a widow of almost nine years ... a smile, a hug, a kiss, a romantic night - the rest is just STUFF! — Linda A.

• Like Linda said, a simple acknowledgement through kisses, "I love you", hugs, they're the best. — Janeva F.

We also asked Newark men what they’d like for Valentine’s Day and one local gave us some insight:

• Just make it special, unique, memorable, planned, new, and do something we both enjoy. Maybe recreate an old date that was spontaneous and  adventurous.  — Brian C.

Sounds like relaxation and sentiment are among the top desires for Valentine’s Day! So keep that in mind while you plan out your special day with your sweetheart.

Love on, Newark!