When it comes to love and romance, Carly Pearce says the way to her heart is not big fancy presents or expensive dinners.

”For me, it’s about the little things and about the everyday things that just make you feel appreciated and makes you feel like your significant other is thinking of you.”

Whether it’s a sweet note, or flowers for no reason, or a home cooked meal when she’s had a hard day, Carly says, for her, “The thought really counts.”

You may want to consider Carly’s thoughts with Valentine’s Day coming up this Monday.