It’s that time of year again. Whether you think Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark holiday better left uncelebrated or a reminder to tell those closest to you how much you love them, February 14 will be here before you know it.
If your plans include track pants, take-out and a bottle of wine (my dream evening!), I say enjoy! However, if you are looking to add something extra special to your Valentine’s Day be sure to check out this round up of easy-peasy, simple ideas.
Martha Stewart always offers a variety of crafts and recipes that appeal to all skill-levels. These crayon-melted hearts are an easy craft to do with children and would add some much-needed colour to gray and gloomy windows.
This simple to construct candy and tulip bouquet would make any special lady smile this Valentine’s Day.
Karissa Goss of Piece of Cake Events by Karissa, was featured on Salem County Woman. Her marshmallow lollipops are simple to create and an instant favourite with the kids.
Jennifer Hallissy of The Write Start dedicates her blog to exploring literacy in the everyday. I am a big fan of her blog and often look to her for inspiring ways to engage the boys in fun, creative activities where they get to flex their reading and writing skills. This Valentine card was created by Jennifer’s daughter and would be a fantastic activity for a quiet Saturday afternoon.
Every night I tell my boys, “I love you, I love you, I love you. For now and forever to bits and pieces, more than you will ever know.”
My middle-son always responds, “Do you love me to bits and pieces of poo? Because that is the most you can love anyone.”
And I always say, “Yes, to bits and pieces of poo.”
What can I say? Love is strange.
EAB Designs is a visual delight and this year they are offering readers a free download of their elegant tags inspired by Browning’s “How Do I Love Thee?” The download comes with 12 tags for you to write 12 individual messages to the one you love.
If you are not into the craft or creating, why not just add some heart-shaped food to your table? At our local salumeria, salami d’amour is always available and makes for an instant Valentine’s Day treat.
image courtesy of Chef-Girl
4 Mothers 
Wonderful ideas! I especially love the ‘My Art Belongs to you’! I bought my husband a card today- now if I only remember to give it to him 🙂
I need to remember to do that (too!).
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Ah shucks! Thank you! Great name for a blog . . .Calm Your Beans. I say that about 50,000 times a day.
I love those crayon hearts! Maybe the boys can come over and make some for our windows, they are looking a bit gloomy.
They are always available!
Perfect ideas x