Last Minute Valentine's Day Ideas

So you dropped the ball and forgot to pick up something special for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day? No sweat, there’s still time to make it a memorable day.

Newtown Patch has scoured the area for five last minute Valentine’s Day gift and date ideas.

And best of all -- your special someone won’t even know it was an afterthought.  (Which, of course, it wasn’t, right?)

1.     Who doesn’t like getting pampered? The at the is still offering its Valentine’s Day special on gift cards.  Swing by the spa, which is open to the public and pick up a gift card worth $100 for $85 or one worth $150 for $125. Your special someone can use it towards a relaxing treatment, including a massage, facial, or pedicure. For more information, visit www.clubsalonandspa.com.

2.     So maybe it’s not the most original thing in the world, but roses will certainly make the one you love smile. You can pick them up at any number of locations around Newtown, including your favorite grocery store. As a special for the holiday, s is offering dozen roses for $19.99.

3.     Again, while chocolate and roses may not earn you extra points for originality, they will do the trick and make your honey happy no less. If your special someone is more of a chocolate person than a flowers gal, stop over to , where there are enough delicious treats to make any girl swoon. The ice cream and sweet shop has chocolate dipped candies, brownies, turtles, candies, and more.

4.     Many couples celebrated this holiday of love over the weekend, so it’s not too late to make a plan to bring your sweetie out for a romantic dinner with just the two of you. Locally, and the have special menus. is offering a $55 pre-fixe menu that includes an appetizer, soup or salad, entree, and dessert.  Call ahead to your favorite restaurant for reservations or to learn more about specials.

5.     Maybe you’re looking forward to a quite night together, snuggled up by the fire (although it is a bit warm for that today, but after the bitter weather we’ve been having, who’s complaining?). How about picking up some groceries (throw some flowers into the cart for bonus points) and cooking your sweetie their favorite dinner. Light some candles, uncork some wine, and voila, you’ve got the perfect evening. And no one has to know you didn’t spend hours planning it.