Three Things + 1 : Lots of Love (and giveaways)

We usually skip valentines day. Why? our anniversary is the next week. We fondly think of valentines day as the date that didn't happen... we were going to get together for our first date then, but didn't. However the 'real thing', the date happened 2/21, we were then married on that day 1 year later. :)

We don't have a tradition we do every year. We usually make cupcakes and sometimes have a Valentines party with friends. My daughter missed out on having a Valentines birthday by 46 minutes, but she loves to combine Valentines Day and her birthday. Thanks for the great giveaways. :)

We don't have any Valentine's traditions yet but maybe this will be the year we will come up with some! Thanks for the chance to win!!

Just cards and chocolate all around (of course I expect the same in return)! :-)

Hi Ali!
My boys - ages 13 and 16, my husband and I all go out to dinner together. I know this may change as the boys get older, have girlfriends, etc. But for now, I'm happy to have them all going out to dinner with me.
Happy Valentines Day!

We keep it simple, a card and a few really fine chocolates. Salt caramels are my favorites!

My hubby's birthday is the day before Valentine's Day so we typically celebrate both occasions on the 14th with dinner.

i've not done this yet (due to picky eaters) but i'd like to make a dinner that has all red things - say, turkey tacos with red tortilla shells, tomatoes, peppers, berry punch juice, strawberries...i think it would be fun!

Hi Ali - Instead of cut flowers, my husband always got me a plant to put in the garden. It started with rose bushes and now that the garden is nearly full last year I took my husband and son snowboarding!
Happy Days and thanks! Kelly Rell

I usually put together gift bags for my girls with all things red/pink in them. It's so fun trying to fill it with candy and goodies that are fun and creative. They love getting them every year as I try to get really different things each year. I also make creative cards and write everything I love about each family member on them. I love Valentines day!

I am retraining my consumerism-minded brain and rethinking gifts for Valentines Day. Instead we are going to have a fun family Valentine's themed dinner. Now, if I could only think of what to make!

We don't do anything romantic for Valentines Day...that's what happens when you have kids. They are now our Valentines and we spend it with them! We usually go out for a nice family dinner...only somewhere where we can make reservations..I refuse to wait for hours for a table. I would rather cook and stay home then wait to eat. Hope you have a great Valentines Day!!

My boyfriend and I do different things each Valentine's to keep it fun. Last year we went to dinner and then had coffee in one little shop and then dessert in another. It was fun, we live in Boston. The North End is the place to be!
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I make up cute little gift bags for each of my kids to open when they get home from school. I make a special dinner and a yummy dessert that usually includes pound cake, chocolate and strawberries.

We celebrate Valentines Day in several different ways. DH and I exchange small gifts--usually gift cards to our favorite places, and we get DS a box of candy and a small something (last year it was a Webkinz). We have breakfast for supper on that night--I make pink heart shaped pancakes that everyone enjoys. :) DH is usually the more creative one on this particular day. For several years, he has done a 12 days of Valentine's type of theme that starts with a note every morning for 12 days leading up to Valentine's Day. Often the notes are just sweet thoughts and feelings that he has for me, us, and our family. Occasionally they are accompanied by the offer of a backrub or that he will treat dinner instead of me cooking. They are always heartfelt and ALWAYS much appreciated.
Great topic! And thanks for the chance at the giveaways. :)

Since they were in kindergarten/preschool, our sons (now 16 and 15) each have a red heart-shaped container that we fill with their favorite candies every Valentine's Day (M&Ms for one and Skittles for the other). We made the mistake one year of thinking they out grew the containers and just gave them each the entire 11 oz bag (the containers don't hold that much)...they wanted their containers back with the candy inside!! Aren't traditions great?!! So simple but so important.

We all exchange handmade cards at our house. The last two years I've made my hubby little funny valentine books. I think I'll have to make that a tradition. Thanks for the chance to win one of these amazing prizes. You are so generous.

Now Valentines is a pretty quiet affair at our house. But I can remember as a kid being so excited to get the heart shaped little box of chocolates from my parents. I presume this year that my 2yo DD will be excited to show me the valentines she brings home from daycare.

by eating lots and lots of chocolate!

Ideally, my husband and I would spend the evening together at home with a nice dinner for 2 and a romantic movie (though in reality, he will be working).
I also like to send a care package to each set of nieces and nephews! That's the fun part! :)