Valentine’s Day Ideas

There are only 12 days until Valentine’s Day.  Let’s look at some fun ideas for kids and adults to celebrate the day .

 

I. Let’s Eat!

 

Food is always a great place to start when you’re celebrating a holiday.  Last year I shared Fun Heart-Shaped Food Ideas For Valentine’s Day!  Whether you’re planning a special breakfast. lunch, or dinner, everyone loves good food.   Try heart-shaped eggs, pancakes,  or even pizza.

 

 

Photo Food Network

 

 

 

Across The Boulevard has a pretty dessert, Valentine’s Day Brownies. Dress up a box of brownie mix with just a couple of changes. Use cookie cutters to make fun Valentine’s Day shapes.

 

 

 

Photo Across The Blvd – Valentine’s Day Brownies

 

 

BBC Good Food has a great post of 10 Most Popular Valentine Recipes.  The recipes and photos make me want to try every recipe on any day – yummy food that is a comfort in the cold of winter.

 

 

Photo BBC Food – Steak With Peppercorn Sauce

 

They even included a vegetarian Valentine’s Day menu.   The salad made the Top 10 Recipes for Valentine’s Day list.

 

 

Photo BBC Food – Courgette carpaccio

 

Over at Woman’s Day,  50 Valentine’s Day Recipes  gives you many delicious ideas for celebrating at home this year.

 

 

Photo Woman’s Day – Beef Tenderloin With Roasted Cauliflower-Pomegranate Salad

 

 

For an easy no bake dessert that even the kids will love, try Strawberry and Snickers Sticks.

 

 

Photo Woman’s Day – Strawberry-Snickers Sticks

 

 

II. Let’s Craft 

 

 

If there’s one holiday that calls for a crafting spree, it’s Valentine’s Day. There are lots of cards and presents in the store, but we all love that someone took the time to make us something special.  Good Housekeeping has 42 Valentine’s Day Crafts to get you started.  They searched the web for inspiration.  Whether you are crafting with kids or just need something to keep yourself busy, you’ll find lots of good ideas here.

 

 

Photo It All Started With Paint – Kid Craft Thumbprint Heart Jar

 

 

Lots of us are in love with gnomes. I heart Crafty Things gives complete directions on how to make lots of gnomes for your Valentine decor. It’s even easy enough for little kids.

 

 

 

Photo i heart CRAFTY THINGS – Valentine Gnome Craft

 

 

One way to keep seasonal decor budet friendly is to use thrift store find items. Last year I used a thrift store umbrella to make my Valentine Umbrella Wreath.  The old Betty Boop umbrella was covered in hearts and a little worn, but it was perfect as a vase for red roses for Valentine’s Day.  I had most of the roses and bought ribbons to add. A fun, easy project for little money.

 

 

 

Photo Comfort Spring – Valentine Umbrella Wreath

 

 

Creatively Beth made the cutest Valentine decoration with 3 old books.  Check it out at Valentine Day Book Stack.  

 

 

Photo Creatively Beth – Valentine Day Book Stack

 

 

If you need more inspiration, check out Country Living‘s 73 Best Valentine’s Day Crafts.

 

Photo Country Living 

 

 

 

 

 

3.  Free Valentine Printables

 

Cards are exchanged by all the kids at school.  I am not sure how that works this year with so many kids learning at home.  Printable cards are easy and inexpensive if you own a printer. Several years ago I shared Valentine’s Day cards, banner, and gift tags.  I love the vintage gift card with the chubby cheeked kids, but modern cards are also included.

 

 

Photo Comfort Spring

 

Two years ago I found 26 Valentine Printables to celebrate the day. Lots of pretty ideas here. Valentine decor, cards, and more free to print.

 

Photo Comfort Spring

 

 

For the gnome lovers in the audience, I shared 5 Valentine gnome prints last year.

 

 

Photo Comfort Spring – Valentine Gnomes

 

Photo Comfort Spring – Valentine Gnomes

 

 

For more Valentine free printables, check The Spruce’s Free Valentine’s Day Printables. The word search puzzles are fun.

 

 

The Spruce – 27 Valentine Word Search Puzzles

 

 

 

 

They even have coloring pages.

 

Photo The Spruce – Free Valentine’s Day Coloring Pages

 

 

4. Let’s Have A Date!

 

Even with the pandemic restrictions, you want to spend time with your partner.  We all know that you can have a dinner delivered and watch a movie together. You know your special someone better than anyone else.  Oprah Magazine has a great article, 35 Unique Valentine’s Day Date Ideas (that go way beyone the dinner and a movie.)  It might be just the inspiration you need to make the day special for both of you.

Love a good concert, but the venues are closed?  Consider a virtual concert instead: Josh Groban has already announced he’ll perform songs from his new album, as well as some classics, during a special livestream concert on Valentine’s Day, and it’s likely that many other musicians will follow suit.

 

 

Photo Oprah Magazine

 

 

Love to dance? A variety of dance classes are now offered online. Learn how to fox trot, tango, and two step during one of Ballroom Dance Chicago’s Zoom lessons.  Dancio teaches beginners how to do a plié and pirouette.  CLI studios offers lessons on everything from tap to hip-hop.

 

 

Photo Oprah Magazine

 

 

 

For a different view, check out Good Housekeeping‘s 25 Best Things To Do On Valentine’s Day 2021.  How about cooking together your favorite dishes or trying out a virtual cooking class together?

 

 

Photo Good Housekeeping

 

 

How about a romantic get-away (if you are allowed to do so in your area)?  Rent a cabin in the woods. Sometimes a few days in a different environment can be rejuvenating.

 

 

Photo Good Housekeeping

 

Book a couples’ massage in your home. Relax and enjoy the magic of a massage.  You can transform your home into a spa using apps like Soothe and Zeel.  Harper’s Bazaar has lots of information in 6 Apps To Pamper Yourself With.

 

 

Photo Good Housekeeping

 

 

In conclusion

 

I hope you’ve found inspiration here to make Valentine’s Day special for you and your family.  If your whole family will spend the day together, let everyone make suggestions for food, games, and activities.   Enjoy and stay well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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