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2014: Happy Valentine’s Day!

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2014: Happy Valentine's Day!

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With little tokens of friendship all wrapped in pink and red, I love the celebration of hearts on Valentine’s Day.

Realizing that many look at Valentine’s Day as another opportunity for stores to sell trinkets, candy, and expensive cards, I choose to invest in those I love.

Miss 6 awoke with excitement in her eyes as she anticipated the day’s activities.

From special printable packs full of games and coloring to getting little notes from her classmates and friends, Miss 6 is continuing her celebration with joy and laughter.

May you find the excitement found in a 6-year-old child to embrace and love on those family and friends, whom you hold dear.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

2014: Valentine’s Day Activities

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2013: Valentine's Day ActivitiesLove is in the air! My children put together their Valentine’s Day gifts for their classmates over the weekend.

They chose the candy and wrote their friends’ names on the cards.

Now, we are hoping they get to give them out on Friday with all the snow we are expected to get today and tomorrow.

With so many wonderful Valentine’s Day activities, I chose only the FREE options.

Having posted party ideas in 2012 and then a list of Valentine’s Day activities in 2013, I am adding to those posts with the following Valentine’s Day gifts, deals, crafts, recipes, cards, and packs:

Valentine’s Day Gifts

Valentine’s Day Restaurant Deals

Valentine’s Day Crafts

Valentine’s Day Recipes

Valentine’s Day Printable Cards

Valentine’s Day Printable Packs

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. These FREE resources are just suggestions. Paul and I get a night out for Valentine’s Day. 🙂 We purchased a Groupon a few weeks back which we plan to use before heading to a production of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Whether you plan to stay in or venture out, may you all have a wonderful Valentine’s Day and a special celebration with those you love!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Question: What are your plans for Valentine’s Day?

2013: Happy Valentine’s Day!

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2013: Happy Valentine's Day!

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Happy Valentine’s Day! My children are ready to present their friends with Valentine treats. Watching them get excited to give to others is my Valentine’s gift.

Understanding that some of you find this day difficult, I thank you for being a gift to me. You give of your time to read Using Time Wisely to which I am grateful.

As you celebrate Valentine’s Day in your special way, I present Joanna Fuch’s Valentine Gift.

Valentine Gift

On Valentine’s Day,
I’m thinking about
the special ways
you have made my life better,
the little things,
the not-so-little things…
your kindness,
the way you always listen
and pay attention to me.
You make my world
brighter and richer.
You’re a gift to me,
and I thank you
for being you.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day Printable Gifts

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Valentine's Day Printable giftsValentine’s Day is quickly approaching. With a busy week of activities and projects, my children have completed their Valentine packages for their classmates. My son whipped his out about a week ago, but my daughter (age 5) worked really hard to carefully write the names.

If you are short on time or need a few extra cards, then turn to this list of free Valentine’s Day printable gifts:

Printable Valentines from Deal Wise Mommy

Step-by-step Instructions for Valentine Pouches

I Can Teach my Child offers free instructions for creating simple brown paper Valentines filled with candy.

Printable Coupon Booklet

For a fun twist for your spouse, I Heart Nap Time offers a free printable sheet of love coupons.

In using time wisely preparing for Valentine’s Day, these printable cards and coupons offer quick solutions in a busy season. With all the activities, notes, games, crafts, and resources posted last week, we have plenty of options for our Valentine’s Day celebration. Wishing you a heart-felt day!

Question: Do you have any Valentine’s Day traditions?

Valentine’s Day Activities

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Valentine's Day

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

My son has his Valentine’s Day packages filled with his notes written. As I had all the supplies, my son was ready to get that project done.

My daughter enjoyed the process much more as she carefully chose the items for each of her classmates. Though we have not written out her cards from Krispy Kreme Doughnuts yet, her packages are complete.

As you prepare for February 14th, enjoy these Valentine’s Day activities gathered from around the Internet from very talented bloggers:

Crafts

Food

  • Almost-famous conversation hearts’ recipe from Food Network

Free Printable Activities

Games

  • Valentine’s Bingo and other games by Kaboose

Resources

  • With more than 50 Valentine’s Day resources from recipes to menu planners by The Better Mom

With so many activities, I hope you can find what you need to make your Valentine’s Day holiday a heart-felt success. If you are having a party, then please comment with your party ideas. I look forward to learning from you. Happy planning!

Question: Do you have a special Valentine’s Day tradition?