In our family, we love celebrating love the whole week of Valentine’s Day! But with little ones and busy schedules, it’s not always easy to plan for the special day in advance. Looking for some last-minute ideas for your loved ones? From crafts with the kids to festive recipes, there are lots of ways to get creative as a family around this February holiday!
Cook a Cute Valentine’s Day Meal
Photo via Martha Stewart
My boys are breakfast people, and what better way to start off the day than with a Valentine’s themed breakfast for the whole family?! Add a little extra “love” to the first meal of the day by trying out one of the fun recipes below:
Valentine’s Day Cinnamon Toast
Photo by Over the Big Moon
Forgot to make a dinner reservation or your babysitter fell through at the last minute? With a simple heart-shaped cookie cutter or tableware, you can create #intentionalmemories by turning some of the simplest meals into Valentine’s Day hits! Here are some cute recipes you can make at home with your kitchen kids:
Kid-Friendly Valentine’s Day Menu Ideas
Shop last-minute Valentine’s Day cooking essentials below:
Create a Valentine’s Day Bouquet
Photo by Smart Schoolhouse
No need to purchase an expensive bouquet from the florist – gather some blooms from the grocery store or market and create a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s bouquet! Create a few to give to your child’s teachers on Valentine’s Day, or one large arrangement to add to your Valentine’s decor! To style your own florals, start with the largest flowers and fill in the gaps with greenery and smaller, more delicate stems; and don’t worry about making it look too “structured.” The flowers themselves do most of the work! If you’re in need of inspiration, we’ve gathered a few festive bouquet ideas below:
Pink and White Floral Arrangements
Candy Heart Valentine’s Bouquet
Photo via Say It With Beef
And bouquets aren’t just for the girls – I bought my husband a beef jerky bouquet that was a hit with all the boys in the family. Create a unique bouquet for a loved one with anything from candy to donuts or even pickles! VOILA, Y’ALL!™
Bake a Sweet Treat
Photo by Liv For Cake
Anything is sweeter in a heart shape! Celebrate Valentine’s Day by baking festive treats to keep or to share – we love the idea of passing out these Valentine’s Heart Macarons to girlfriends as a “Gal-entine’s” gift! We’ve linked a few other fun sweet treats below for inspiration:
Marble Valentine’s Sugar Cookies
Get Crafty as a Family
Photo by MomDot
While those Valentine’s day cards you find on Etsy are super adorable, homemade-cards can be just as precious. With just some paper and markers, you can create personalized Valentine’s cards for Grandma and Dad that they are sure to cherish. Peruse through the links below for Valentine’s day card inspiration:
Valentine’s Day Butterfly Craft
Bouquet of Hearts Valentine’s Card
Or shop printable Valentine’s day cards below:
What are your Valentine’s Day plans? Let us know how you’re spending the holiday over on Instagram or Facebook! Happy Valentine’s Day, y’all!
Featured photo by Smart Schoolhouse
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