February is just around the corner, which means so too is the holiday that somehow manages each year to be as equally anticipated as dreaded. Valentine's Day.
Personally, I have always loved the day set aside to celebrate love. I was never one to mope if I wasn't in a relationship, or get stressed about giving or receiving the perfect gift. To me Valentine's Day is about more than fancy dinners or a nice bouquet of flowers (not that I'm opposed to either of those if you're reading his, Hubby). It's about celebrating all the relationships in your life, and being thankful for everyone you love.
With that in mind, here are some fun and easy homemade V-Day gift ideas perfect for anyone. Girlfriends, daycare providers, coworkers, oh and your spouse too! Unfortunately I don't have pictures to share with these ideas. I assembled the candy jar for Hubby's and my first Valentine's Day while dating and the cookie bouquet for our third, but didn't think to take pictures at the time. So use your imagination - I know you can do it!
Message In A Jar
You will need a bag of mini or snack size candy bars, sticky notes and a jar. Cut the sticky notes in half or thirds and write a nice message on the inside of each. Then wrap one note around each piece of candy, sealing with a piece of tape if necessary. Each time your loved one reaches for a piece of candy they'll have encouraging words to know how much you care. This homemade version costs so much less and is so much more personal than any versions sold in stores.
Cookie Bouquet
There is definitely some merit to the phrase "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach," and one of my husband's favorite food groups is chocolate chip cookies. While most people would be more than happy with a zippie bag full of cookies, sometimes a little whimsy is good for a relationship. You can prepare your own dough, but the refrigerated break-apart squares actually work best as they're a little firmer and the pre-portioned dough is the perfect size. Insert a wooden skewer or popsicle stick through each cookie (like you would a campfire stick through a marshmallow, without poking through the top) and bake as usual. Allow cookies to completely cool, then place in a vase or trim the skewers short and place in mason jars or beer mugs for a more "manly" look. Click here for Nestle coupons!
There are all kinds of great ideas online for inexpensive, whimsical gifts. I think the best Valentine gifts are the thoughtful ones that really show your friends, family and spouse how much you care.
Show 'em some love this year. Happy gifting!
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