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:
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- How to Surprise your Tech Savvy Valentine
- Tips for a Frugal Valentine’s Day
- The Ultimate Valentine Surprise
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Jess Benoit says
February 1, 2014 at 10:56 amI love that my hubs loves me know matter how I am.
Becca Eby says
January 31, 2014 at 2:06 pmI 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.
Heather Greutman says
January 31, 2014 at 1:45 pmMine made me homemade cookies yesterday! π
Hannah says
January 31, 2014 at 1:40 pmI love your blog, it is simply so refreshing!
jaem says
January 31, 2014 at 1:28 pmMine 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.
jaem says
January 31, 2014 at 1:28 pmI’m J. Marie Weldon, by the way (the name I gave).
Theresa A says
January 30, 2014 at 10:54 pmHe is an amazing husband and Daddy to our four 3 year-old children.
Shannan says
January 30, 2014 at 6:00 amI love my Valentines sense of loyalty to friends and family!
brytny fenoy says
January 29, 2014 at 9:47 pmlove this idea π
MissC says
January 29, 2014 at 9:41 pmI love my valentines…everything. But mostly how much he loves me and our son and how he is such an amazing father π
StudyatHomeMama says
January 29, 2014 at 7:02 pmLOVE this idea, we’re doing little candy experiments and posting valentine’s π
Mae says
January 29, 2014 at 5:27 pmI am thankful I feel loved.
Devany LeDrew says
January 29, 2014 at 2:47 pmI love that he keeps me laughing!
Kristan Price says
January 29, 2014 at 5:19 amI love my Valentine’s creativity.
Ash says
January 29, 2014 at 2:43 amMy favorite thing about my valentine? He’s an amazing father and wonderful husband and has been with me and my crazy for 12 years…. π
Thanks for the great give away, wonderful valentine ideas and lovely inspiration! π
Shecki Grtlyblesd says
January 29, 2014 at 1:27 amHe’s a hard worker.
Melissa says
January 28, 2014 at 9:29 pmHe grounds me!
D's mama says
January 28, 2014 at 5:47 pmValentine’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
Lisette says
January 28, 2014 at 4:47 pmLove this post!
For the giveaway…I love my Valentine’s sense of humor! π
Theresa Fogle says
January 28, 2014 at 4:05 pmWhen 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!
Abby says
January 28, 2014 at 3:58 pmMoney is always a concern, and it is wonderful to have resources to help! Thank you for being one of them!
Laura Marschel says
January 28, 2014 at 3:49 pmThis is sooo pretty. I love the palate made by the natural items. Very sweet!
MJ says
January 28, 2014 at 3:34 pmI teach kindergarten. I love my students reading their Valentine cards. We make them as a class so no one is left out.