A guest post from Wondercide. It’s February, and love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is on the 14th, Galentine’s/Palentine’s Day is on February 15, Love Your Pet Day is on the 20th and a lesser-known holiday is Doggy Date Night, which kicks off the month of love on February 3. So how can all these caring holidays be celebrated to show loved ones how much they mean to us? Here are 10 fun ways to celebrate Valentines Day with pets in February. February 3, Doggy Date Night 1. Bake … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Valentines Day Dinner Ideas
Making Valentine's Day fun with the family at home saves money and creates great memories. My kids love pasta and having breakfast for dinner, so I've included a great round-up of Vegetarian ideas that my kids would love. I am so grateful for a family to love and that loves me. Creating memories with the family is very important. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, … [Read more...]
Printable Donut Valentine Cards
Do your kids like donuts? Both of my kids love donuts -- so when I was given the chance to review Le Toy Van's wooden doughnuts, I thought about Valentine's Day. Simple donut Valentine cards paired with this wooden doughnut is a great Tween Valentine's Day gift idea. My Isabella loves putting fun toys on her shelf for decor and even in her locker or on her desk. About Le Toy Van Global toymaker Le Toy Van creates stylish wooden toys that spark imagination without the use of technology. … [Read more...]
Christian Valentines Day Ideas for Your Family
In the Long house we are always looking for great faith-based ideas during the holidays. Christian Valentines Day ideas are always at the top of our search list this time of year. I've put together a round-up of our favorite Christian Valentine's Day cards and more! 1. Friends Stick Together Printable You can use this printable with gum, temporary tattoos, stickers, or all three! 2. God is Love Wooden Heart Magnets Not just a Valentine's Day card, but a craft, this is an easy … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Conversation Starters and Valentine Heart Attack Printable
Positive Valentine Heart Attack Have you all seen this Valentine Heart Attack idea? This is such a fun idea that has been floating around Facebook lately. You simply tape up a heart each night in February, on your child's bedroom door, leading up to Valentine's Day. These free positive printable hearts would be great to print out and put on your child's door. Here are 14 ideas for you to put on your child's door: I love the way you serve your brother/sister.Thank you so much for that … [Read more...]
A Simple Galentines Gift (with FREE Printable!)
What is Galentine's Day? According to Urban Dictionary, Galentine's Day is February 13th. It is the other half of Valentine's day, when you celebrate your love for your lady friends! So here's fun idea, an easy "Galentines gift" to give your girlfriends - socks. You can find cute Valentine's Day themed socks almost anywhere including the local Dollar Stores. Print out this tag, attach it to your socks and voila -- an easy Galentines Day gift for the women in your … [Read more...]
Thoughtful Gifts for Valentines Day
When I was a girl, my parents bought me my first "big girl" Bible and it was a pink Precious Moments Bible. I can remember, fondly, times in church where I'd meticulously copy the pictures inside my Bible. I love those cute pictures -- trying to draw them are some of my fondest memories. Isabella now has a handful of Precious Moments figurines that she received from her grandmother. She proudly displays them in her room -- she also has a love for Precious Moments. Do you have any great … [Read more...]
