Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Kids

February 6, 2021

Hard to believe it is February for the simple purpose that January always feels like the longest month of the year to me. After the hectic schedule of December and the joy and fun the festive season brings, January always feels cold, dark, and a little lonely. I also blame the fact that I de-decorate our home and the twinkling lights and bright red, green, and white decorations suddenly get packed away and leave bare walls, and shelves that I struggle to decorate until Spring returns.

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Dear Loves, Do You Realize

February 14, 2019

Dear Mom,

Do you realize you were the first person in this word to love me? From the moment you learned I was just a tiny something growing in your belly, you were the very first person to open your heart and carve a place for me to live. You loved me before you even set your eyes on me. You loved me unconditionally before knowing who I would become. It was an immediate love. Your love has been my foundation as a human. It taught me to trust and how to eventually mimic when one day I would too become a mom.

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Loves Of Our Lives

February 14, 2018

I do not remember the day I fell in love with you, Mom and Dad. I guess that is what it is like when you are a child. You enter this life with complete reliance and trust. Strangers hands that God placed you in. You have no say in where you landed, but you instead, just land, and by the grace of God I landed in two sets of hands of a mother and a father who gave me a privileged life. Not in the sense of money or things (although I know, having a child myself, children cost a great deal of money and I never went without), but more a privilege to be in a loving, healthy home. A true gift of present parents who not only sacrificed in their own ways to give me and my siblings a life that was kind, but were so involved in our lives, we never had to question if our parents would show up. In fact, I never knew such a worry in life, because they always showed up.

And, because of all of this, my mother and father are natural loves in my life. It was never a love I had to fight for or stress over. Instead, it was an easy, steady, and constant love that has shaped and carried me through my life.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Her

February 6, 2017

Valentine’s Day. A glorified “hallmark” holiday as some claim. Although, I love Valentine’s Day. Always have. Even if I was single, I never considered it a holiday destined to celebrate with your significant other but a day to say “I love you” to all those you really love. I remember growing up, my Mother would also treat us to Valentine’s from her and my Dad, and now that I have Lo, I already have her little Valentine’s Day spread ready for cupid’s delivery.

I know what you are going to say, “Well, why tell someone you love you love them because it is Valentine’s Day. Shouldn’t we say it every day?” Yes,that is true, but let’s be real. Life is tough, hard, stressful and fast paced. Some days it is pure survival in my house. We show each other small acts of kindness and love but sometimes we do that out of habit. It becomes second nature, it isn’t really thought out or anticipated. But, with Valentine’s Day, it is a moment to make us pause and do something maybe out of the norm. It may be forced since it feels like a forced day, but I like that it is a kick in the butt to do something I would not think to do. Like a special dinner, bottle of wine, strawberries or just a sweet card. Regardless of what you do, say or buy, I encourage you to celebrate with your loves on this fun, festive day.

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Happy Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2016

Let all that you do be done in love. Corinthians 16:14

While we all can get caught up in the over-commercialized, forced nature of today’s holiday, I ask you to dive a little deeper. Today does not have to be the “Marketers Holiday,” that I so often hear people describe it as. Coming from a professional marketers mindset, we are successful when capitalizing on emotion. That is how we (us, Marketers) sell and get you to buy. So, understanding that, know that today is what it has become because of the root of today… love. The emotion. It was and always has been an easy sell.

I have never been one to believe that today must only be celebrated if you are “in love.” While, having a honey bunny helps, I think love comes in many forms. We can love our co-workers, our parents, our nieces and nephews, our siblings, our grandparents, our spouse, our children, you get my drift. Love comes in many forms, has many layers, has many feels and really has no boundaries.

I don’t think a Valentine’s Day has gone by where I have not at least called my Grandmother to tell her “I loved her,” or sent my mother some flowers or chocolates. And, those are all people who exist outside the walls of my own home.

Spreading love is to spread happiness and cheer. So, today, to you, my sweet Blog readers, because you know I am so very passionate about this little corner of the web I call my own and I feel all gushy for you. I send my love and gratitude for being a part of this blogging journey.

And, my funny little Valentine and I have one request. Don’t look at Valentine’s Day as a holiday exclusive to those who have a ring on their finger or a new love interest on speed dial. And, equally, don’t try to get gratification from today from only your significant other. Today is about loving all and being happy. While many people get frustrated today even exists, I get frustrtaed that we only use today as a platform for what we should be doing everyday.

So, go forth and buy the person behind you their coffee, say “Happy Valentine’s Day” to a stranger, call your grandma, call up an old friend and treat yourself, too! Because to give love is to also love you.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Sorry this is short and sweet but some chocolate and coffee and a sweet little baby in red funny glasses is calling my name!

Much love.

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Valentine’s Gift Ideas For Her

January 28, 2016

Date Bangle Bracelet
If she is a jewelry lover and a softy, you know, loves the sentimental value of a gift, then this is it. Customize the bangles with your initials and key dates in your lives. This is an Etsy item, so be sure to look up order dates for Valentine’s Day arrival. 23.00+

SugarWish
This is such a cool delivery idea that really allows your recipient to pick what they want! Gone are the days of chocolates and candies, where you pick through and throw away half. With SugarWish, you purchase a gift card for your sweetie that allows them to then go online to fulfill their own personal candy order and vuala, their order is then sent directly to them. Complete with all the sweets they chose to indulge in! 16.50 – 95.00

Song Lyric Print
Do you really want to wow her? I just adore this gift option. Maybe it was the song you first kissed to, danced to, said “I Do” to or have claimed as “your song,” regardless, this thoughtful option just makes me gush thinking how adorable a gift which such meaning would have. 24.99+

Orchid Delivery
Roses are beautiful, don’t get me wrong. Although, their beauty fades in just a few days, which is quite sad and quite costly. An orchid in a beautiful vase is such a great alternative. Orchids are easy to care for and have a longer lifespan. 29.99

Pillow Cases
How cute are these? I have to admit, my favorite Disney movie was Beauty and the Beast, so when I saw these pillow covers I thought, “Who wouldn’t want these?” Want to completely wow her? Present with a single rose. Oh, swoon! Only true movie lovers will understand the reference. 20.00

Coconut Milk Bath Soak
You know what she wants? A bath drawn, lights down, candles lit and wine glass filled, and then refilled again, okay maybe then once more. I love anything and everything coconut, so this speaks to my Beach Soul. 16.00

There you have it! Simple, sweet, thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift ideas for her.

What is your favorite item that made my list?

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