We are two weeks away from the year's most romantic holiday and I am already starting to feel all the love in the air. Not only do I like to celebrate the day with my sweetheart, AKA-Hubby, but I also enjoy making special treats for my boys so they will be reminded of how much they are loved. When they were little, I used to make little gift baskets for them with little trinkets and sweets. Now that they are older, the way to their hearts is through their stomachs so I make sure that I bake their favorite desserts for them to enjoy. This year, by special request, I am making cupcakes for Valentine's Day. Ever since we had our kitchen remodeled last summer, they expect me to use our new oven and stove whenever they have a craving for a special meal or they have a sweet tooth. I'm starting to wonder if getting new appliances was a good idea after all! Of course, I'm just kidding, I love baking and cooking for all my guys! The best part is that these Valentine's Day … [Read more...]
How Valentine’s Day Changed My Life…
This Valentine's Day will make eighteen years since I met my husband for the first time. I can still remember that day like it was yesterday... He was stationed at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina at the time and we met in a chat room online. Neither one of us had ever done that before but we really seemed to connect and had so many things in common. That weekend, he had called me to tell me that he would be unable to take leave and drive up to New York with his roommate because he had been assigned guard duty. Of course, I was extremely disappointed that I would not be able to see him but I resigned myself to the fact and just tried to keep busy. Sometime in the evening, I received a call from Ben telling me that his roommate would be stopping off at my house on his way to Jersey to drop off my Valentine's Day present. I could hear a lot of noise in the background during the call and he assured me that they were just running drills on base. Shortly after, his cousin, who … [Read more...]
Dollar Store DIY: Heart Plate Wall Hanging
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and couples are getting ready to celebrate their love for one another. Now that I am a mom, I like to include my sons in all of our holiday celebrations. Some of the ways that I express how much I love them is by making little sweetheart packages for them every year that contain some of their favorite chocolates and sweets. I also like to create personalized gifts for them without spending a lot of money. This year, I spent some time in our local Dollar Store and shopped around for some affordable arts and crafts. Since we just bought them a new bedroom set and are redecorating their bedroom, I thought making a heart plate wall hanging would be the perfect gift for this Valentine's Day. Not only can they hang it up in their room, but every time they look at it they will be reminded of how much I love both of them. Dollar Store DIY: Heart Plate Wall … [Read more...]
Cheap Valentine’s Day Ideas
Let's face it, while most of us really enjoy celebrating Valentine's Day with our sweethearts, it can sometimes turn out to be a pretty expensive holiday. The problem is that it lands less than three months after Christmas so many are still recovering from all the money they spent in December buying presents. It's important to remember, however, that making time to show your partner how you feel about them and enjoying some romance together is a necessary part of having a good relationship. The good news is that you can show your honey how much you love him or her without spending a lot of money. Make a love coupon book Love coupons are a great way to surprise your special someone on Valentine's Day. You can create or print ones that are filled out already and also include blank ones that your partner can fill out with whatever task they want you to complete. Some of the tasks that you can include on the coupons are enjoying a home cooked meal, getting a massage, cuddle time, … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Poker Chip Heart Wreath
I've always loved Valentine's Day. Not only is it a special holiday for demonstrating your love for your sweetheart, but it is a lot of fun to get the kids involved and show them how important it is to tell their loved ones how they feel about them. One of the ways that I have always gotten our boys involved during this sweet time of the year is by spending time doing arts and crafts with them. Not only do they love creating things with their hands, but they also adore being able to spend this quality time with my husband and I. This year, we decided that we wanted to come up with a unique Valentine's Day activity so we got really creative! Valentine's Day Poker Chip Heart Wreath Make this easy and inexpensive Valentine’ Day poker chip heart wreath in just minutes and with minimal supplies. Here is how you can get started. Supplies needed: Red and white poker chips (check your local dollar store) Hot glue, glue … [Read more...]
