Watch a Replay of Our Recent Live Chat: Going DIY This Valentine's Day

It's no secret that Valentine’s Day is a romantic holiday PACKED with options to show affection to one's lover. Whether it's chocolates, jewelry, or dinner at an upscale restaurant, it can be kind of overwhelming when looking for the best way to express your love. But what if there was a cool and unique way to show that special someone just how you feel? A more personal way? Oh, it's one that won't break the bank.

We had a live conversation about how to do it yourself this Valentine's Day. We talked about how to create the right romantic mood, craft the perfect handmade gift, and cook the best meal to share with your valentine. Our romance, DIY, and cooking experts answered your questions on the best hands-on way to celebrate your love...with just a week left to get crafty. Watch the replay below!

Meet our panel:

Lori Cheek is an architect turned entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Cheekd.com — the reverse engineered dating site. After working in architecture, furniture and design for 15 years for companies such as Christian Dior, Vitra & Karkula, Lori came up with an idea that lead me into the NYC World of Tech and is now solving missed connections one card at a time.

Judith H. Dern is senior communications manager with Allrecipes.com where she writes daily posts for Allrecipes’ Fresh Bites blog, manages production of Allrecipes’ Monthly Measuring Cup Trend Report, and in 2011, coordinated production of 11 Allrecipes eCookbooks. Also an independent writer, she is the author of 13 cookbooks, the most recent being The Food and Cooking of Scandinavia: Sweden, Norway & Denmark (2011, Lorenz Publishing).

Heidi Ferguson blogs at Honeybear Lane, a Craft and DIY blog. She loves doing everything creative and hopes to inspire others to try new things. Her favorite things are painting, popcorn, running, and dates with her husband. She has three kids and lives in Utah.

[Pic via Flickr - Stacie Additional promo art also via Flickr - Sean McGrath]]