Looking for the perfect Valentines Day Ideas? Great!
Valentines Day comes with a fair amount of expectations…Flowers, the perfect gifts, romantic dates… it can be a lot! 😉
Not to mention, Valentines Day is one of the hardest days of the year to find a babysitter for crying out loud!
Everyone else is out enjoying a romantic evening with their loved one then I figure we might as well embrace the crazy of our family and 5 and plan something the entire family can enjoy.
Besides, they take up a huge piece of our hearts we might as well celebrate the love together and save the romantic evening out for a day when sitters are a little more available. 😛
That being said…you’re going to find a little bit of EVERYTHING in this Valentines Day roundup post.
Valentines day gift ideas, food and recipes as well as decor and tablescapes the entire family will love!
Let’s hop to it!
Valentines Day Gifts For Him
Guys are the HARDEST to buy for! Anything the really want, the probably went out and bought all ready.
It’s no wonder ‘Valentines Day gift ideas for him’ is one of the most searched terms on Pinterest in the month of February.
No one knows what to get them! 😛
Well, I have a theory I’d like to divulge for a moment…
Men crave R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Just like Aretha had been singing for years.
So, how do you give it to him?
Well, it’s pretty obvious that we should probably declare all ALL STOP to criticisms, critiques, and sarcastic comments. *Cough Cough*
It’s time to focus on the things you admire and appreciate about your man.
These valentines day ideas don’t cost a lot of money, and will likely give him all the feels.
52 Things I Love About You
Source: Visual Heart
What a clever idea!
Love Note Jar 
A cute jar filled with love notes is a great idea if you don’t want to hole punch and bind 52 cards. 🙂
Maybe you could even pick out a cute jar that you could use later. 😉
I Donut Know What I’d Do Without You
Source: Kara’s Party Ideas
If you’re married to a sweet tooth like I am, sugar is never a bad gift idea!.
What a perfect gift to have ready first thing in the morning that the whole family can enjoy!
The Gift Of Words
Source: Mommy Shorts
Does it get any cuter or personal that this? All you’ll need are some pink stick notes and a pen!
Booze Bucket Bouquet
Source: Pinterest
Socks, red boxers, and liquor. What else does a guy need? What a fun DIY gift idea!
Golf Ball Gift Ideas
If your man likes to golf (like mine does) he will be pumped to receive this pack of golf balls.
Even if he’s not super into it most men love a prompt to take on a new challenge.
All the men that I know that are really into golf only play with these balls.
These are a good less expensive option for golfers that are just starting out! ;-)…AND they are grey and red….you’re welcome!
I hope you found some gift ideas that fit your man and your budget. Now let’s talk food!
Valentines Day Food & Recipes
Eating out with 3 kids 5 and under isn’t anyone’s favorite activity…especially on an evening when restaurant wait times will be longer than ever.
So what to make?
It’s gotta be something the whole family will love.
I’m thinking something fairly easy to execute that is unusually delicious.
Below is a recipe collection that you will fall head over heels for.
Valentines Day Beef Tenderloin
Source: ChowHound
A quick sear on the grill, dice on some red potatoes, and it all goes into the oven in one pan.
Follow the link for this delicious recipe!
Heart Shaped Pizza
Source: Melodrama
If beef tenderloin is a little too fancy your family night dinner, you are going to love these individual heart shaped pizzas!
You could easily make one big pizza to save time, but these small personal heart pizzas are pretty adorable!
Heads up, you’ll need a heart fondant cutter for these darling dainty pepperonis.
Sweet Heart’s Strawberry Spinach Salad
Source: I Wash You Dry
Strawberries, spinach, and candied pecans?
Pretty safe to say we found Mom’s favorite course on the valentines day menu!
This delicious salad is a beautiful as it is delicious, a perfect fresh accompaniment to a hearty main.
Watermelon Heart Fruit Salad
Source: Design Intuition
You and your family can make quick work of a thinly sliced watermelon with a handy heart shaped cookie cutter!
Perfect job for the kids!
Beautiful Raspberry Brownie Trifle
Source: Garnish and Glaze
These look and taste amazing! While I’m not usually a huge trifle person, I love these.
They are easy to make, especially if you take a little brownie help from the store, and the presentation is perfect.
The kids would love helping assemble (and of course) eat these!
Heart Shaped Valentines Day Cake
Source: Fabulessly Frugal
If you have a little extra time you know you can’t go wrong with pink frosting!
The best thing about this heart shaped cake recipe is that it doesn’t require a heart shaped cake pan!
One square, and one circle of equal size and you’re all set.
Don’t be shy to use a boxed cake mix here. Just add a homemade frosting…it’s SO much better than the stuff in the can.
I frequently eyeball
- softened butter
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
- milk
Mix until it is a desired consistency and you’re ready to frost…a cooled cake ofcourse! 😉
Oh…and don’t forget the cocktails! Maybe a Shirley T for the kiddos?
Easy Afternoon Valentines Day Crafts For The Kids
Crafting with the kids does take a little bit of planning. But it will be SO worth it.
They have such joy in making something unique and creative. Not to mention these adorable and easy crafts make great gift ideas too!
DIY Heart Tote Bags
Source: The Clumsy Crafter
I love these DIY Valentines Tote Bags because they require a lot of repetitive sponge action. Perfect for my group of enthusiastic toddlers.
Two red handprints on the back of the bag make them extra special!
Simple & Adorable Heart Paper Chain
Source: Teach With Me
This is so adorable and easy! They could work on this for hours, and use it in your Valentines Day decor!
Speaking of which…
Valentines Day Decor Ideas
What would a Valentines Day at home be without a little decor? I know that it’s not usually a holiday that people think about pulling out a ton of decor…but I think it deserves a little more attention than it gets!
Christmas and New Years have passed, but the days are still short and the temperates cold!
Why not spice up late January this year with some festive Valentines Day Decor!?
These ideas below are perfect!
Kisses & Hugs Front Door Wreath
Source: Cupcake Diaries Blog
Ummmm, yes please!
This hanging on my door during the month of February helps me forget about the nasty weather all together!
Candy Heart Valentines Boquet
Source: Smart Schoolhouse
So cute and simple!
If you place a small glass inside the vase (to hold the flowers) you won’t have to use as many candies.
AND you can water your flowers….mixing water with the candy hearts = Valentines Day party foul!
Valentines Day Tablescape
Source: One Good Thing
How cute is this Valentines day dinner tablescape? The heart shaped plates are so cute, gold placements and pink napkins and ribbons.
You can find a lot of this stuff at your local craft stores, or on Amazon here!
I hope you found some inspiration from these Valentines Day Ideas!
Cheers for now!
Cutting out those wee pepperonis would be an act of love! But these are all great ideas Ang.
Why yes it would be Hannah K. Thanks for reading! Though I do think the mini heart shaped cookie cutter would be a must have for this recipe. 😉