There are a lot of ways to express your love to someone. You could take them out to a nice dinner or to a romantic cabin out in the woods. You can buy them boxes of chocolate and endless roses, or the many other things that people do during Valentine’s. And while there’s certainly nothing wrong with all of these, it can get a little boring after a while, especially if you’ve been with your partner for several years.

One of the best ways to spice things up and make gifts truly unique is by creating them yourself. This opens up a whole universe of possibilities, allowing you to get your creative juices flowing and create something from the heart. The chances are that your loved one will appreciate a home-made gift made by your hands more than a generic box of chocolates and a red rose for Valentine’s.

1. Soaps And Body Scrubs

Soaps are actually a lot easier to make at home than most people realise, and there are a lot of different ways of making it. With a few basic ingredients and some fragrances, it’s possible to create amazing-smelling soaps in just a few hours.

If soap isn’t quite your thing, consider making a body scrub instead, which is even easier to put together. It’s usually just an assortment of ingredients stuffed into a jar with a small wooden spoon attached.

2. Tea Mixes

Tea is the most enjoyed beverage around the world, and a big part of its overall popularity is due to the variety of different teas that are available. Teas are really easy to make, usually requiring that you take some leaves and mix them with a flavouring of choice. Chai teas are delicious, healthy, and make for a great gift, especially if your significant other has a soft spot for tea.

A hot chocolate mix is also highly advised – there aren’t many people who will turn down a cup of hot chocolate on a cold day.

3. Baked Goods

Baking is a bit of a dangerous pastime to get started with because it’s so easy to fall in love with baking, even more so when you see the look on your loved one’s face once they try something you’ve made. And as long as you stick to the easier recipes, at least at first, baking is a lot easier than most people realise.

There are countless simple recipes that can be found online, but it’s important to start small and easy and take it from there; plus, it means a chance to sit back while things are in the oven and read or catch up on the latest horse racing betting odds. Once you can start doing more complex things, it’ll be that much easier to impress your significant other during next year’s Valentine’s.

4. Candles

Similar to making soap, candles are quick to put together and make for an awesome gift that most people will appreciate. The variety of flavours that you can mix is virtually endless, and you can even make them smell good for those that aren’t generally fans of candles.