Yes, the most romantic day of the year is coming, and it is just the right time to start talking about the ways how you can pamper your beloved one nicely. Of course, getting your significant other a luxurious gifts for Valentines is always an option, but for some people finances a little bit smaller, and they basically can’t afford huge gifts. But do not worry if you are one of these people! In fact, I just found and going to share five perfect Valentine’s Day gift ideas you can totally try … [Read more...]
Easy Valentine’s Day Cards with Hallmark
This year for Valentine's Day we are giving out non-candy Valentine's cards. One girl in my Princess' class is diabetic and so we thought to be fair to her, we'd give out Valentine's Day themed pencils with her cards. There are many handmade Valentine's Day cards to be found online - and they are all so cute. But, to be honest, it is easier for me at this point in my life, to buy Valentine's Day cards for my Princess' class. So that Pinterest board full of card ideas will have to wait until next … [Read more...]
A Valentine Gift for Teacher
We love my daughter's new teacher! If you missed our announcement last month, we have quit homeschooling and we put her into a highly academic private Christian school in our county. I've been driving 27 minutes each morning and afternoon to bring her and it has been worth it. She loves it and she loves her teacher. To thank her teacher this Valentine's Day, I wanted to get her a special Valentine gift. I don't know about you but I really love shopping in-store and online at Family Christian. … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Girls
Do you have a girl on your shopping list for Valentine's Day? Well, I have a few great ideas for you! Growing up my parents and grandparents always got us gifts for Valentine's Day and Easter. Even when I was an adult, before kids, my parents still gave my husband and I gifts for these holidays. It was always nice to get something special and small. I am continuing that tradition with my own kids. Do you do gifts in your home for the kids? Valentine's Day Gifts for … [Read more...]
Easy Shark Valentines Card for Kids!
Do your kids already have their Valentine's cards picked out? Where has the month of January gone? I saw the above Valentines card yesterday and just fell in love. (Swedish Fish might have had something to do with it. Yummy!) The sharks are backed by clothespins for a fully functional Jaws effect. They are sure to inspire toothy grins from the classmates. Shark Valentines Card Directions: Start by drawing the shark’s top and bottom halves as shown or tracing the shark template (Feb … [Read more...]
A Valentines Day Gift For My Husband
This Valentine's Day I think I gave my husband the perfect gift of love. It is a gift I knew he would want - practical and deeply necessary. The Modern Life Study Bible: God's Word For Our World from Thomas Nelson is honestly the best Valentines Day gift for my husband. ABOUT THE MODERN LIFE STUDY BIBLE Using historical context and fresh insights backed by biblical scholars, The Modern Life Study Bible explores the timeless truths that connect the people and stories of the Bible to the … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Valentines Gifts
Last week, I happily received a box of HERSHEY'S Valentine's Day candy (think Twizzlers, ROLO, Reese's PB Hearts, and Kisses...) As you can see above my kiddos were just as happy. Of course, starting a healthy living journey last week made it a little more difficult to do my normal over-splurge on chocolate. I was good though - I think I only had four peanut butter hearts all week. {That is really good for me! Those are my kryptonite!} After getting so many bags of awesome candy, we visited … [Read more...]