To a lot of people Valentine’s Day is a day to splurge on roses, teddy bears, and chocolate, but in this house we do it differently. You aren’t going to find expensive gift ideas here. What you are going to find is a way to show your love through thoughtful creativity, and nature.
I set up this sweet invitation to create on our table. I laid a large piece on contact paper down going from one end of our table to the other. I had bought an inexpensive bouquet of flowers, that I pulled apart and set out in bowls for everyone to use. Then I wrote the word LOVE with flower pieces to get them started.
Each child spent time decorating the table with words and symbols. They spelled out mom, dad, made hearts, flowers, and designs. We used this beautiful natural masterpiece as our table runner during dinner. It was a hundred times better than any bouquet could have been. So remember this Valentine’s day be creative, and think about all of the beautiful things around you in nature that can be used.
Are you ready for some other Valentine ideas? I hope so! You will want to check out:
- Surprise Your Valentine Giveaway
- A Valentine Surprise Giveaway that You Will Love
- 5 Simple Valentine Gifts for the Mom With Young Kids
- Splurge on a Romantic Dinner at Home and a Giveaway
- Surprise Your Valentine with Fabulous Gluten-Free Treats
- How to Surprise your Tech Savvy Valentine
- Tips for a Frugal Valentine’s Day
- The Ultimate Valentine Surprise
- Valentine Giveaway Fairies to the Rescue
- 50 Fun Date Ideas
- Romantic Winds are Blowing Your Way for Valentine’s Day
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I love that my hubs loves me know matter how I am.
I tried to comment earlier but got an error, so if it shows up twice that’s why. My husband loves me just as I am, and is always showing me with acts of service.
Mine made me homemade cookies yesterday! 🙂
I love your blog, it is simply so refreshing!
Mine does sweet things I wouldn’t expect where he blends the hilarious with the romantic. And he made me homemade egg drop soup when I was sick last week. He makes the laundry detergent.
I’m J. Marie Weldon, by the way (the name I gave).
He is an amazing husband and Daddy to our four 3 year-old children.
I love my Valentines sense of loyalty to friends and family!
love this idea 😀
I love my valentines…everything. But mostly how much he loves me and our son and how he is such an amazing father 🙂
LOVE this idea, we’re doing little candy experiments and posting valentine’s 🙂
I am thankful I feel loved.
I love that he keeps me laughing!
I love my Valentine’s creativity.
My favorite thing about my valentine? He’s an amazing father and wonderful husband and has been with me and my crazy for 12 years…. 🙂
Thanks for the great give away, wonderful valentine ideas and lovely inspiration! 🙂
He’s a hard worker.
He grounds me!
Valentine’s gives you time to reflect on the people you hold to you heart the closest. For me it forces me to slow down and enjoy and just BE with them. <3
Love this post!
For the giveaway…I love my Valentine’s sense of humor! 🙂
When you have tightened your belt so much it might as well be a rubber band, good ideas like the one above are very awesome! Thank you for thinking of us with less money!
Money is always a concern, and it is wonderful to have resources to help! Thank you for being one of them!
This is sooo pretty. I love the palate made by the natural items. Very sweet!
I teach kindergarten. I love my students reading their Valentine cards. We make them as a class so no one is left out.