Make this February 14th the day to do a good deed

<p>Valentine's Day is about showing you love someone, right? Yes, but this year why not think outside the box and share a bit of love to everyone around you.</p><p>After all, not everyone will be whisked off their feet on a romantic getaway to Venice and serenaded by an Italian guitarist whilst sipping Prosecco and generally being so in love that nothing else matters.</p><p>So use this February 14<sup>th</sup> to be a lovely person and do a few generous, loving things that might just make someone&rsquo;s day.</p><p>Here are a few ideas of Valentine's Day do-gooding to get you started…</p><h2>1. Take some chocolates to an elderly neighbour</h2><p>Christmas shouldn&rsquo;t be the only time that we think about our elderly neighbours. Everyone enjoys having a chat and spending time with other people, so why not pop round to a neighbour, introduce yourself and maybe take some <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/boxed-chocolates-gifts/thorntons-milk-chocolate-classic-collection/910002092622" target="_blank">chocolates</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/flowers/pink-isabella/1000000396640" target="_blank">flowers</a> or a boardgame as an ice breaker. You never know, it might be the start of a blossoming friendship.</p><h2>2. Make a special breakfast for everyone in your household</h2><p>It doesn&rsquo;t take much effort to put the kettle on for more than one person, does it, so why not get up a few minutes early, set the table for the family, heat up some delicious pastries and see the look on their faces when they come down to a surprise breakfast. If you&rsquo;re feeling particularly generous you could even make some <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/american-pancake-stack" target="_blank">pancakes</a> or an incredible <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/the-best-ever-bacon-sandwich" target="_blank">bacon sandwich</a>. Just imagine the smell of crispy bacon as your morning alarm.</p><p><img alt="best-ever-bacon-sandwich__hero" class="ci-image ci-hero" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/best-ever-bacon-sandwich__hero_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>3. Bake something to take to work</h2><p>How happy would you make your colleagues if you brought in a tray of homemade <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/white-chocolate-brownies" target="_blank">white chocolate brownies</a> or a delicious <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/lime-lemon-drizzle-cake" target="_blank">lime and lemon drizzle cake</a> for tea time? Pop the kettle on, bring out your bakes and then nobody can complain that they hate Valentine's Day! Plus, you may just set the ball rolling for a work baking club and you can get some cake back in return…here&rsquo;s hoping.</p><p><img alt="lime-lemon-drizzle-cake__hero" class="ci-image ci-hero" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/lime-lemon-drizzle-cake__hero_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>4. Invite some friends round for dinner</h2><p>If you&rsquo;ve been meaning to invite friends round for dinner for a while, this is your time! It doesn&rsquo;t have to be a gourmet feast that looks like it&rsquo;s been cooked by Gordon Ramsay, just a simple plate of <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/spaghetti-carbonara" target="_blank">spaghetti carbonara</a> served with a nice bottle of crisp white wine, or some simple<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/beef-koftas-couscous-tortillas" target="_blank"> beef koftas with couscous</a> if you&rsquo;re feeling exotic, will go down a treat.</p><p><img alt="spaghetti-carbonara__hero" class="ci-image ci-hero" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/spaghetti-carbonara__hero_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>5. Go for a lovely walk with the family or friends</h2><p>You don&rsquo;t need to spend a lot of money to show people that you care, sometimes it&rsquo;s just about spending time with people. Why not suggest a weekend walk as a group, then back to yours for a cuppa and a slice of cake. If you&rsquo;ve got kids, stop off at a playground to keep up their enthusiasm.</p><p><img alt="family-walk__hero" class="ci-image ci-hero" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/family-walk__hero_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>6. Print photos of your friends and give them out when you see them</h2><p>How many photos do you have on your phone of your friends and family? A simple gift gesture would be to print out a few and give them out this Valentine's Day. You can use <a href="https://www.asda-photo.co.uk/" target="_blank">Asda Photo</a> in store to plug in your phone and print away. Plus you&rsquo;ve got all the material you need already so it couldn&rsquo;t be easier.</p><p><img alt="print-photos__hero" class="ci-image ci-hero" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/print-photos__hero_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>7. Donate something to charity that you haven&rsquo;t worn this winter</h2><p>If you haven&rsquo;t worn a coat, scarf, hat or jumper this winter then chances are that you won&rsquo;t wear it next winter either. So why not do something loving this Valentine's Day and take it to a charity shop, or gift it to a friend who&rsquo;s had their eye on it. Plus, it will clear out a bit of space in your wardrobe for more additions. (You never know what gifts you might receive this Valentines Day).</p><h2>8. Offer to babysit for someone so they can have an amazing Valentine's Day</h2><p>Do you have a friend or family member who would love nothing more than a proper date night away from childcare? How happy would they be if you offered to babysit on Valentine's Day so they could go out an enjoy a romantic dinner, or have a quiet night in by themselves. It wouldn&rsquo;t cost you anything, and it would definitely put you in the good books.</p><p><img alt class="ci-image ci-hero" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/valentine-cinema__hero_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>9. Send a card to your loved ones</h2><p>Don&rsquo;t forget your parents this Valentine's Day. After all they are the people who put you on this earth! Maybe you can pop a card in the post, or just give them a call to check in. A card or call to your grandparents and siblings makes a great gesture too.</p><p>For ideas on Valentine's gifts head to <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/" target="_blank">Asda.com</a> or visit your <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">local store</a>.</p>

Make Valentine's Day an excuse to share something amazing

By Asda Good Living,31st January 2017

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