Valentine's Day Ideas
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As soon as you see the shelves at the store fill with pink and red you know it's Valentine's Day. A big part of the store display are sure to be those candy hearts with messages of love etched onto them. Here's how to use them as a cute Valentine's Day idea if you don't want to eat them.
Craft
Though you probably won't go as crazy decorating for Valentine's Day as you did Christmas, it's still nice to spruce up your mantle or inside door with a sweet wreath. We adore the idea of crafting a candy heart wreath. Get the full how-to on creating this festive Valentine's Day decoration idea here.
Recipe
Cook up some lovin' with these sexy Valentine's Day recipes. Your sweetie will appreciate a special breakfast, sweet treat or sexy appetizer - trust us!
Tradition
Valentine's Day is about love - and those out there who are married with families celebrate a lot differently than those enjoying a young love affair. Our contributor, Michele, shares her story of Valentine's Day and how the holiday has changed 10 years of marriage and 4 kids later. What she has to say may just make you smile - it certainly had that effect on us!
Gift Idea
Surprising your Sweetie at work by sending them a Valentine's gift is so romantic. Unfortunately, there is a certain etiquette to office gift giving. We've got some great Do's and Don'ts to keep in mind while selecting the perfect Valentine's Day gift.
Craft
It's no secret that Valentine's Day is one of the most expensive holidays to celebrate. Between the roses, the chocolates, and the pre-fix dinner menus, your wallet gets hit hard. Save some cash this V-day with some cute and creative DIYs that will sweeten up your February 14.
Tip
This year, give Mom the gift she really wants. No, it's not an expensive bouquet of roses or a box of chocolates (although we're sure she wouldn't turn that away). Here are some fun Valentine's Day ideas Mom will really love and appreciate.
Tradition
Celebrations.com Expert Rachel Hollis shares her three favorite Valentine's Day ideas to celebrate with her boys.
Tip
Celebrations' Newsletter Manager doesn't let her singledom stand in the way of celebrating Valentine's Day. Check out Sam's story on why she's perfectly happy to be a 28-year-old Valentine's Day Virgin. Steal some of her Valentine's Day ideas!
Craft
Kids and adults look forward to Valentine's Day for very different reasons. Here, we've rounded up some fun Valentine's Day crafts and how-to's they'll find inspiration and a way to celebrate from.
Gift Idea
The excitement of young love may have faded with years of marriage, but that just means you've got a deeper, more committed love to celebrate. This of course means flowers and chocolates aren't enough - wives want to celebrate Valentine's Day and their love with something bigger and better.
Romantic Dinner
It's a long known secret that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach! So, along those lines, you should create a decadent, sexy Valentine's Day meal for your man and ensure romance from the first course through the sweet ending.
This menu is a perfect Valentine's Day idea for your boyfriend or husband.
Tip
Celebrate all day with your Valentine! The holiday doesn't start and end with flowers and dinner. Here are a few cute Valentine's Day ideas to get the anticipation for a romantic rendezvous at the almost unbearable level!
Tradition
Here in the US we celebrate Valentine's Day with romantic dinners, sweet treats for friends and lots of flowers. Check out the unique V-day traditions from Japan, South Africa and France here. You may adopt one of these customs for your own celebration!
Tip
Having your Valentine's Day celebration at home is a more intimate way to honor your sweetie. But how can you show how much you care without breaking the banks? Follow the Valentine's Day ideas to maximize your resources and impress your honey.