Hello Darlings, With a Valentine’s Day fast approaching it is time to think about that perfect valentine! While he is planning a romantic evening for the two of you, how about surprising him with a gift of your own? Nothing says Happy Valentine’s quite like a trip to a lingerie store! From lace teddies, to silk baby dolls, and of course the intricate garters — lingerie is as much of a gift for him as yourself!
As every woman knows with beautiful little under secrets, you’re halfway to feeling fabulous! Just think of the magic that happens around a seductive pair of silk stockings and garter belt, it’s like unwrapping a gift. Of course, Valentine’s Day puts enormous pressure on men but why not reward him for the amazing efforts with a cheeky surprise! That’s right ladies, bring out your inner vixen with your very own post-dinner plans. Take him by surprise with candle light, music and some heat between the sheets — Valentine’s will quickly become his favorite holiday!
Remember that this day of love is not just about you but him as well, so why not spoil him as much as he spoils you. Now take that Valentine’s sparkle and make it a part of your daily lives. No need to wait for a special day to show him your cheeky side, surprise him on a Tuesday and watch your relationship transform. An element of surprise and anticipation keeps a relationship exciting and you feeling more fabulous than ever.
To help you make this Valentine’s Day the best you two have ever had, Durex is offering an ultimate romance gift. WIN $150 gift card to Victoria Secret and a Durex gift basket worth over $100 and which includes Performax, Embrace, Allure and Play Vibrations!
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Rules: No purchase necessary. Contest closes on February 11th, 2014 at 11:59 PM EST. Open to legal residents of Canada. Overall odds depend on number of entries received. The winner will be contacted via provided e-mail.
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My favorite memory is the time that my no hubby tried to make me dinner for Valentine’s Day. He actually ended up burning the spaghetti to the bottom of the pot! We managed to salvage most of the spaghetti so dinner was a success in the end
Also, does the contest end November 11, 2014 or February 11, 2014?
My favorite Valentine memory was when I was pregnant with my first child ( 7 months) and my husband surprised me with a night at a fancy restaurant , night at a hotel , chocolates ,rose’s and a gift card to buy something for myself. It was a great valentines day ,and one I will never forget.
Best Valentine’s, came home to dinner cooked and the house cleaned. It was wonderful.
I obviously love spending Valentine’s Day with my fiance but my favourite memory actually comes from the first year of our relationship when we did long distance. I wasn’t expecting anything but sure enough, I got a package in the mail for Valentine’s Day. He included an adorable card with a hand written love note, my favourite sweets, and a purple snuggie. It seems silly but I loved it and it was nice to have a present to cuddle up in that reminded me of him.
My favourite memory isn’t from any relationship I’ve been it. It is from when I was a little girl, probably around 7-8 years old. My dad brought me home a peach coloured carnation and a box of chocolates. I can still remember what the carnation looked and smelled like.
My favourite memory is my fiance and I staying in and spending time together making a special dinner.
My first Valentine’s with my boyfriend. We went to my favourite restaurants and I got some pretty tasty edible arrangements.
My birthday is Valentine’s Day. So I usually get ripped off. I would love to win some sexy lingerie and surprise my man. I am not usually one to buy these types of things as I have had body issues in the past that I have finally come to terms with. My favorite birthday or valentines day memory though was getting my french bulldog last year Mo. He is the gift that keeps on giving!
<3 Happy Valentines day Marta!
First valentine as a married woman
My first valentines day with my boyfriend when we cooked me dinner
My first date with my husband of almost 24 years, was my most memorableValentine’s. He took me out for dinner and somehow managed to drop a full glass of red wine on my lap. I was wearing a cream coloured pencil skirt at the time. I will never forget it; I didn’t get mad, we just laughed..
Sad to say I haven’t actually had any valentines days worth mentioning! My boyfriend is studying in Australia this year so we’ll be celebrating V day in March…
I’m sure it’ll be amazing though. He’s always got the most adorable surprises up his sleeve!
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this year will be the best valentine’s yet, my first one with my bf!
I worked at a restaurant at the time and ended up having to work way past my shift ending. I texted him saying how bummed I was I had to work later - I was so exhausted. When I got home our bedroom was candle lit and there was massage table in the middle of the room! He had borrow it from a friend. Seriously the best surprise ever.
I actually ended up falling asleep during the massage though… whoops
My favorite Valentine’s was the time I was taken to a room that was beautifully decorated and then for lunch we went to a really nice upscale restaurant.
Waking up to pink and red balloons, rose petals and heart shaped love notes all over the house
My favorite Valentine Memory is the year I got all dressed up sexy. Lots of makeup and sexy clothes. I was so proud to show my then-boyfriend and he looked right at me and said “you kinda look like a hooker!”. I ran upstairs and took it all off but could not stop laughing. 20 years later, we are still together and happily married.
Haagzs Ice Cream and Bridget Jones’s Diary
Bf and I relaxing at home and making dinner together.
Favourite memory is when my friend came to visit which happened to be over valentine’s day and asked to join us on our valentine’s day dinner out. At the restaurant you see all the couples and then there is the three of us
Mon meilleur Valentin, c’est un voyage dans le Sud que mon amoureux m’a offert!
Coming home to a room filled with hundreds of candles and romantic music playing, we slow danced for 1/2 hour before having a lovely meal.
Showing up at my now wife’s house on our first valentine’s with ridiculously overpriced flowers- won her heart that day.
My favorite Valentine memory was the first with my now wife. We were in college and we were absolutly broke but I still wanted to bring her out for diner so we went to this fancy restaurant and asked if we could order off the regular menu and not the prix fixe. We ended up sharing the cheapest pasta dish with water to drink, Although we didn’t have all the luxuries atleast we had each other.
I have memories of my girlfriends and I dressing up and going out for valentine’s day dinner and dancing as a kind of rebellion. Though, there is something sweet about valentine’s day if you have a nice bf to spend it with and this year I’ll be cooking dinner with him. I bought an apron so I look like MArtha Stewart (aka a legit chef)… but hot red, with a Spanish flare so it’s not too mom like ahaha.
My favorite Valentines Day memory is the one where I was a single mom. With a six months old and my local community offered a dinner for all single parents and they had our children create beautiful flower handprints. That gift was priceless. Being shown how special you are on a day designed for couples it was amazing. The every lasting little hands prints will always be my favorite treasure
This Valentine’s day should be very memorable, especially if I win this giveaway!!
my best valentines was a week after having my tonsils removed at age 21… i couldnt eat much, and at the time was not a good cook, so i made homemade chicken fingers for the gf and I…. or maybe I remember it being good because i was on T3s…
My favourite Valentine’s Day memory is getting 2 deliveries from my boyfriend at work. All the women in the office were going nuts at my desk. The guy in the office who was crushing me though a candy gram on my desk and walked away in a huff.
One Valentine’s Day I worked the evening shift and was surprised by a delivery (sans flowers) with a card stating the reason for just a card is that my bags were packed and ready to leave for a two night getaway directly after my shift.
On my best Valentine’s Day, my boyfriend and I traded mixtapes. Every time I hear those songs, I’ll think of him.
On Valentine’s Day, my BF surprised me at work with flowers and chocolate, followed by homemade dinner and dessert.
my favorite memory is coming home from work to twizzlers in the shape of a large heart on the kitchen table.
Favourite valentine moment was the year hubby and I decided to get married.
Favourite moments are watching my granddaughters’ eyes as they open their valentine surprises from us.
Favorite Valentine’s day was last year - newly engaged, both of us had been traveling for work and missing each other. Stayed in, Ordered Chinese food, watched movies in our pajamas!
My favourite v-day memory was when my long-distance boyfriend surprised me at my then university and took me out to the restaurant where we had our first date. We went skating shortly after and I remember it more for the feelings that I felt on that day (my first v-day with him). Two years later, let’s see what he does this year! I still love the giddiness of surprises!
My fave Valentines is when my boyfriend took me to Vancouver Island for a getaway as a surprise!
When I received a beautiful handwritten love letter..so personal and sentimental.
My favourite Valentine’s Day memory is the first one spent with my boyfriend. He knows how much of a nerd I am and took me to see a Harry Potter live stage show! We had front row tickets and I LOVED it. May not sound romantic, but for me it was… I even still have the Harry Potter glasses and scroll.
Favourite memory is when the smoke detectors started going off because of too many candles in the living room for a romantic evening.
My first Valentine memory was probably in 3rd grade when the girl I had a crush on gave me a Valentine before I even got a chance to give her mine. I felt so special :p
My favourite Valentine’s memory was the year my son was born and he, my husband and I all spent the day together celebrating our love as a new family!
My favourite valentines day memory is spending it at my parents flower shop and seeing people come in and buy flowers and presents for their significant others and hearing all their special valentines day plans.
My favorite Valentine’s Day memory is spending my first one with my boyfriend - he’s not much for celebrating Valentine’s Day (his reasoning is that he doesn’t need just one day to celebrate his love for me!) but I got flowers, chocolates and a nice dinner.. Oh and a wonderful evening with my man!! <3
My favorite memory was when my husband was scheduled to be away for Valentines but he flew home early to surprise me.
Valentine’s Day is about celebrating everyone you love! But my favourite was outdoor ice skating with big snowflakes falling around us. Magical! Free rinks in many Canadian cities - check it out :o)
We went out to a nice restaurant during a big snowstorm, we had the place almost to ourselves, very romantic
My first date with my now husband!!
First Valentines with my boyfriend and he sang a romantic song to me
My first Valentine’s Day with my husband - the only one I’ve ever gotten a gift on! heh
The first one I didn’t spend alone and grumpy
My favourite memory is when I was young and in school. We use to make those lil valentines holders. 😀 It was my favourite! I was always so proud to go home and show my mom what I had made and how it was FILLED with valentines. 😀 Thanks!
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Sincerely,
Marta
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30 years ago I was away at university. Had just experienced a tragic accident, my room mate died in a house fire. My friend back home offered to take me out to dinner and a movie, which just happened to fall on Valentine’s day. My friends at school were all “oooh”, but I insisted he was just a friend. And you can guess… We married. That would be a favourite memory.
Ha! Very private memory. Smile
My fave memory would have to be the first year we were married going to Montreal for a 3 day fabulous weekend
Getting a Gaint size card and a large box of Chocolates. They got smaller after that each year.
My fav memory of V day is when i was going to leave for work in the states for a long time. She made me these amazing homemade cards, got a cake and a great dinner(made by me).
The most memorable Valentine’s Day was the one right after we were married. I was very pregnant and grumpy. I was treated to a spa day and dinner out by my husband.
My best memory was giving lingerie to my now wife. She really loved it
seeing her open her gift from VS
The year my husband surprised me with a getaway weekend.
My fav memory of Valentines was when I bought my girlfriend a diamond necklace and she was so happy.
My favourite Valentine’s Day memory is of spending the day with my husband and three sons. Heart shaped pancakes and kisses abound.
My fav memory was going to Niagra falls with my wife and enjoy the view from our hotel
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My special Valentine was the first one I celebrated in 1999, coming myself from a country where there is no Valentine tradition, my first celebration happened the first year of our marriage
My favourite Valentine’s memory was spending it in Jamaica on vacation with my hubby.
My best Valentine’s memory was getting engaged on that special day.
Receiving a giant teddy bear…so soft, and cute!
Simply spending time with my partner, just the two of us.
best memory was sending random letters with pieces of a puzzle that re-assembled into a cute picture
My favourite Valentine moment was getting surprised with a bouquet of rainbow roses!
My favourite Valentines day memory is going to Niagara Falls for the first time with my boyfriend. We had a romantic candle lit dinner, and went sightseeing together on our weekend getaway.
Returning home from work to find that my boyfriend had a fully prepared meal ready for me.
Staying at the hotel after a fabulous supper in the restaurant.
Receiving a batch of home made double chocolate chip cookies for our first Valentines.
Spending Valentines day and night in Toronto, diner at The Keg and the night spent at a beautiful bed and breakfast
Hmmmm, hard to pick one! Always great when you’re just with the ones you love!!
My best valentine memory is from 5 years ago. My boyfriend lived in montreal and I in winnipeg at the time. He flew me out to Montreal for Valentines day (and the rest of the weekend) He pulled out all the stops with all the romantic gifts, dinner and spoiled me completely
Being able to surprise my girlfriend with a romantic night out.
making a romantic home made meal on valentine’s day with my boyfriend
Sometimes the simple things are best…I’m been out to dinner with my significant other on Valentine’s but the over-crowded tables and restaurant reminded me of being a packed sardine (even though the dinner date was super thoughtful and romantic)…my favourite memories are just staying in, cooking a nice meal and spending time together.
favorite memory occurred 3 years ago, when my then girlfriend donated bone marrow to my nephew.
Our first Valentines day with our son. You think you know what love is but then you have a child. WOW!
My favorite Valentine’s Day was my first with my hubby - he was ohhhhhh so sweet
My favourite Valentine Day memory was when my husband had our children create a fun scavenger hunt for me, ending in our laundry basket where I found my valentine gift.
My favorite valentines memory was the year my husband had flowers delivered to me at work. It may doesn’t sound like a big deal, but surprises like that melt my heart.
First Valentine’s Day with my current boyfriend. He brought me a teddy bear with a heart shaped key inside it, saying it was the “key to his heart”. Sweet!
spending it with my boyfriend and him giving me a chocolate foiled rose:)
It was the perfect Valentine’s Day last year as I learnt that I was pregnant on that day:)
My favorite Valentine’s Day memory was when my husband made me a romantic dinner.
My favorite Valentine’s Day memory was when my wife made me a romantic dinner.
my fave memory was from several years ago - my boyfriend made reservations at one of the best restaurants in town and we were having a beautiful time together. then he started feeling ill and we got all the food packed up and came home right away. shortly after getting home, he began to feel better so we ended up having our romantic “take-out” gourmet dinner in the comfort of home and had a fabulous time just relaxing on the sofa and eating and watching a movie. it all worked out in the end!
My favorite one was when my boyfriend bought us a day in a spa with couples massages. It was very romantic
My Favourite Valentines day memory was when my husband surprised me with a limo, a delicious meal and a trip to a local dessert place. It was very memorable for my first limo ride
My Favourite valentines memory is my first valentines with the love of my life in 2006!!! WEve been going strong ever since love u babe xoxo
Valentines day on a trip to Valencia, Spain is when I proposed to me beautiful wife!
My Favourite Valentine’s Day memory will hopefully be this Valentine’s Day! I have been in a long distance relationship for 2 years now and we haven’t had the chance to spend Valentine’s Day together. This year is the year we will be together on Valentine’s Day and we are going to Paris!! This Valentine’s Day will definitely be a memorable one!
I can’t really tell you my favorite memory exactly - but I can say I had a wonderful glow afterwards!!
My favorite Valentines was celebrated a week earlier then Valentines. But what made it memorable it was the first one with the most amazing girl and it was spent together with a romantic dinner, spa treatment and lots of just cudding and talking. Ill never forget it.
I enjoy valentines at home. A home cooked meal and a movie.
My favorite Valentine memory is when my husband proposed to me 22 years ago. It was all so magical and I will never forget it! We will be married 21 years this year and have 3 beautiful children! I am blessed and couldn’t be happier.
I think it was the year my husband and I cooked lobster for the first time on valentines day.
In the past, February 14 brings me nothing but trouble. I’ve had 2 serious boyfriends so far, but both of them RUINED Valentines day for me. Both times I was left disappointed and even embarrassed. ANYWAYS, I have plans with a new guy I’m seeing, and I’m feeling really optimistic.
My favourite Valentine’s Day memory was in grade seven when the sweetest boy gave me the cutest heart necklace. I still have it and that was 10 years ago!
My best Valentines day was when someone treated me like the most special woman in the world. Every little detail was thought of and fine tuned just for me. It really was a magical day.
My favorite Valentine’s day was the first with my now husband. He complained that he always got ripped off because his birthday was 2 days before Valentine’s so he would always get just a 1 gift combo for both days. I got him 2 great gifts - on the 12th and on the 14th. He was shocked i think. It made me feel great.
My favourite Valentines would be taking my incredible husband to my sister’s wedding to witness their vows on Valentines day. There was so much love in the air!
I have one favourite memory on Valentines day and it was last year. I am enrolled in a University quite far from my hometown. It was hard to see loved one’s often because of the distance that came between us. I just assumed that I would be unable to see my boyfriend on Valentine’s day because he never mentioned anything about it. On the day of Valentines day, I was walking home from class back to my residence to find my boyfriend standing outside with a dozen red roses waiting for me by his pick up truck. It was like something out of the movie. I was so surprised and filled with happiness. That evening we went out for a beautiful dinner and went skating afterwards. Just when I thought the night couldn’t get any better, we got back to my dorm room and pulled out a picnic basket filled with chocolate covered strawberries and champagne. It was such a beautiful night and something I will remember always.
Going to Fatburger with my boyfriend because we were too poor to go anywhere nice - and still had a good time!
My favorite memory is of the two of us running on the beach with the rain sprinkling down in a sun shower 10 years ago when we got married in Antigua Febuary 9, 2004 !
my sweetie and I don’t normally do much for valentines day, but I’m a serious foodie. One year he reserved a table at an impossible to get a table restaurant that I have been wanting to eat at for a while. The meal was great and the memory is fantastic
My favourite Valentines was when I was 17. My boyfriend and I didn’t have much money so we just hung out and later in the night we went to a store to see if there was half-price candy yet.
No favourite Valentine’s moment. Actually dislike the day very much, but one year when I was 17 my Dad was given tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters here in Calgary, and I took my little sister to see it and that was on Valentine’s Day that year. So close enough
My Favourite valentines memory is last year. My fiancé and I are saving for our wedding so our valentines budget is small. We agreed not to spend any money on one another, however when I got home there was a balloon, some candy, and a romantic note. It’s the small things that mean the most.
My favourite Valentine’s day was in grade 8. Our school sold flowers that were to be delivered on the afternoon of February 14th. I ended up getting 4 separate deliveries, including one from a secret admirer. I have always felt ugly, so receiving so many flowers really made me feel special.
My favourite Valentine’s Day was the one when my husband proposed.
my fave Valentine memory was when my Gr 3 crush gave me a card, and inside it had “Do you like me?” and 2 checkboxes “Yes” or “No”. You gotta give the boy credit for having gusto.
I can remember the first true Valentine I had. He was such a sweetheart and the nicest boy. I just felt bad because I wasn’t attracted to him the way he was to me. Even still, I had such a wonderful time.
My first REAL Valentine was and is my current boyfriend. He was the first to ever really put time and effort into making the day extra special for me. Our first Vday together he walked 3.5km with a gigantic stuffed bear, flowers and chocolate out in the cold to be with me and took me out on a romantic dinner and movie date.
Took my girlfriend out to a fancy restaurant and watched a play after!
When I was the only gal in the office to get flowers.
When my boyfriend delivered a whole spread of Starbucks breakfast and flowers to my office
When I first managed to kiss the girl that would then become the most important person in my life. <3
I got engaged on Valentine’s Day 2013. My hubby pretended he was sick from work, I came home to a candle lit apartment, a homemade dinner and chocolate dipped strawberry’s with a ring in the middle!
when my husband bought me a dozen roses.
My favourite Valentine’s Day memory was the first Valentine’s Day I shared with my girlfriend. We went to Wendy’s. I was broke at the time. We still had a wonderful date. If your girlfriend doesn’t mind you taking her to Wendy’s for Valentine’s Day, you know she’s a keeper.
Having dinner before the actual Valentines night so that we are not rushed and crammed in and enjoyed our dinner.
This may not sound super romantic but my favorite Valentine memory is setting up a beautiful candle lit table with very sophisticated food and décor and having dinner with my husband and our two kids both under 10. They have since grown but I know they both do this for their families which I am so proud of!
My favorite memory of the Valentine’s day is gifting her a box full of dried rose petals with one word written on each to complete the sentence for her. She really enjoyed me going extra mile for her :))
took my fiance to montreal for the weekend to celebrate valentines day
My favorite Valentine’s memory is when I had to work until 3AM and i came out to my car to find roses sitting in my driver’s seat from my boyfriend (now husband).
My favourite memory is getting married on Valentine’s Day 4 years ago
My favourite Valentines was our first one while we were dating. My now husband called it our one month anniversary. We haven’t celebrated Valentines since haha.
My only Valentines memories are working at a restaurant making sure you all have a good time!!!
My best valentine memory is from 9 years ago, we enjoyed a valentines at home. A real home cooked meal made by both of us and a comedy movie.
that memory was when my wife here, we were so Happy… so all you happy couples enjoy your Happy Times….
My favourite Valentine’s memory is this year actually. I didn’t have a special someone so my mom made it extra special by giving me small gifts and making a fancy meal! She really went out of her way to make the day special!
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