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8 Romantic Ways to Welcome Your Military Sweetheart Home This Holiday

Jasmine Stephenson is a guest blogger for An Apple a Day and a writer on earning your online nursing degree for the Guide to Health Education.

It may have been months since you last saw your military sweetheart. Instead of giving them an average welcome home, show your affection and do something special that will warm their heart and make them ecstatic to be home. Here are a few ideas on how to make your man or woman's homecoming special.

1. A Day of Favorites

Aside from thinking about you while on leave, your significant other has also been fantasizing about all his or her favorite goodies from home. You know your spouse better than anyone, so plan a day doing his or her favorite things. This might include a trip to a favorite restaurant, playing softball with the family at a local park, or watching the sun set on their favorite beach.

2. Plan a Party

Maybe you've fallen in love with an extroverted type. If this is true, your honey is probably dying to see not only you but also all their friends and family. For the highly social military men and women, planning a party is a great way to kick off their holidays at home. Even better, make it a themed holiday party, and blow up photos of him or her as kids, with friends, silly pictures, or whatever will make them smile.

3. The Romantic Picnic

For the outdoor lover, pack a gourmet lunch and a bottle of wine and head to a secluded spot. Here you two will be able to spend some quality time catching up and enjoying the peace and quiet.

4. Massages for Two

The anxiety and excitement of coming home has been building for the both of you. To calm you both down, light some incense and book a home massage for two. It's probably been awhile since your partner enjoyed a bit of luxury, so they'll really love this!

5. Chow Down

If you are the chef of the house, your honey is probably dying to eat your specialty dish. Though it may sound simple, this familiar meal will be the ultimate homecoming for the military man or woman of your life.

6. A night on the Town

Getting dressed up, having a few laughs, and dancing the night away are great ways to start their time back home. Take them to their favorite salsa bar, a new chic restaurant, or even a night at the theater. If the budget allows for it, you could even consider hiring a limo for the night.

7. Decorations Galore

Colorful signs and banners for events are appreciated by everyone. Bring a welcome home sign to the airport, put one on your car, on the front door, in the kitchen, in the bedroom - each extra touch will be a heartwarming surprise at every turn.

8. Video Recap

This welcome home is a great idea for those with kids, as home videos are treasured mementoes for years to come. You can have each child or family member talk about the things that have happened since they have been gone. Maybe a trophy has been won, an honor awarded, or a great report card received. Have the kids act out events or show off what they're proud of. Make sure each person participating has a special message for your service member welcoming them home again.

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8 Romantic Ways to Welcome Your Military Sweetheart Home This Holiday

Jasmine Stephenson is a guest blogger for An Apple a Day and a writer on earning your online nursing degree  for the Guide to Health Education.

It may have been months since you last saw your military sweetheart. Instead of giving them an average welcome home, show your affection and do something special that will warm their heart and make them ecstatic to be home. Here are a few ideas on how to make your man or woman's homecoming special.

1. A Day of Favorites

Aside from thinking about you while on leave, your significant other has also been fantasizing about all his or her favorite goodies from home. You know your spouse better than anyone, so plan a day doing his or her favorite things. This might include a trip to a favorite restaurant, playing softball with the family at a local park, or watching the sun set on their favorite beach.

2. Plan a Party

Maybe you've fallen in love with an extroverted type. If this is true, your honey is probably dying to see not only you but also all their friends and family. For the highly social military men and women, planning a party is a great way to kick off their holidays at home. Even better, make it a themed holiday party, and blow up photos of him or her as kids, with friends, silly pictures, or whatever will make them smile.

3. The Romantic Picnic

For the outdoor lover, pack a gourmet lunch and a bottle of wine and head to a secluded spot. Here you two will be able to spend some quality time catching up and enjoying the peace and quiet.

4. Massages for Two

The anxiety and excitement of coming home has been building for the both of you. To calm you both down, light some incense and book a home massage for two. It's probably been awhile since your partner enjoyed a bit of luxury, so they'll really love this!

5. Chow Down

If you are the chef of the house, your honey is probably dying to eat your specialty dish. Though it may sound simple, this familiar meal will be the ultimate homecoming for the military man or woman of your life.

6. A night on the Town

Getting dressed up, having a few laughs, and dancing the night away are great ways to start their time back home. Take them to their favorite salsa bar, a new chic restaurant, or even a night at the theater. If the budget allows for it, you could even consider hiring a limo for the night.

7. Decorations Galore

Colorful signs and banners for events are appreciated by everyone. Bring a welcome home sign to the airport, put one on your car, on the front door, in the kitchen, in the bedroom - each extra touch will be a heartwarming surprise at every turn.

8. Video Recap

This welcome home is a great idea for those with kids, as home videos are treasured mementoes for years to come. You can have each child or family member talk about the things that have happened since they have been gone. Maybe a trophy has been won, an honor awarded, or a great report card received. Have the kids act out events or show off what they're proud of. Make sure each person participating has a special message for your service member welcoming them home again.