With Valentine's day approaching, I know many people are trying to come up with ideas on how to show their loved one their appreciation. We all know about going out to dinner, flowers, chocolates, stuffed animals, cards, etc. In my experiences with Valentine's day, I have always liked it a little more when my significant others would do something creative. What better way to show your love and be creative than to cook for your significant other? Not everyone can cook a five-star meal, but here are some tips if you are planning to cook for your special someone.

1. Don’t be overconfident in your cooking skills

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I'm not saying to not try to do your best and test your skills, but don't try to cook a meal that you probably can't even pronounce. It is better to keep it simple, and the food tastes good rather than ending up with no meal at all.

2. If the meal is simple, make the environment special

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Don't feel bad if you are just cooking spaghetti and not a steak dinner. It's better to make sure the environment is even more special than the food. Try putting some balloons up, having rose petals everywhere, candlelight for the dinner, or some romantic music playing.

3. Don't burn the food

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While you're trying to make sure everything is perfect from the flowers to the music, don't forget to pay attention to the food. There will probably be a lot going on, so it is very easy to forget about the chicken in the oven. In other words, the goal is to make sure the food is edible and not breaking teeth because it's burnt.

4. If you have to order takeout, hide the boxes

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There will be some attempts at cooking dinner that won't work out as planned. Never fear because takeout is always an option. You shouldn't feel ashamed if you have to result to takeout, but you might want to hide the boxes to not blow your cover. That way you still get to share a nice meal with your loved one, and they still believe that you are the best cook ever!

5. Have fun and spread love

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Last but not least, make sure you are still enjoying your time with you loved one. Don't forget to spread love to others that may not have someone to spend this day with.