Looking for a unique and delightful way to present your gifts? Look no further than the DIY Gift and Candy Explosion Box! This creative and personalized gift box is not only easy to make but also adds a touch of excitement and sweetness to any occasion. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the simple steps to create your very own explosion box filled with candy, gift cards, and surprises.
Continue Reading“DIY Valentine’s Day Gift and Candy Explosion Box: A Sweet Surprise Within!”Looking for some Valentines ideas for school classmates? Everyone loves Tic-tac-toe especially my youngest son. He can strategize to win moves in advance which is awesome for a 6-year-old. Rubik’s cube is also a fun option that will keep your kids entertained for hours. I mean, who really knows how to solve those puzzles anyway. Both are great alternatives to candy!
I spy with my little eye, a fun non-candy idea to share with classmates and friends. These invisible ink pens are perfect for writing secret messages to all their Valentines. One of my boys wants to personalize each Valentine with a hand written message. Then shine the light to reveal their secret Valentine’s name and optional message. Super fun!
Continue Reading“Spy Classroom Valentine Idea with Free Printable”Prepare to BLAST OFF with this Valentine’s Day celebration. Show your little astronauts that you love them to the moon and back with a galactic good time. A bonus is that with a few changes this could also become an out of this world birthday party. From the solar system decorations to the rocket ship cupcake stand, this party was ready for lift off and a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with any aspiring astronaut or space enthusiast.
It doesn’t matter if your primary love language is words of affirmation or another love language, being reminded just how special you are is always welcomed. No, you don’t need to become Romeo and profess your love looking up to someone on a balcony. Just simple words verbal or written can fill their love bucket.
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Valentine’s Day is a day that we enjoy celebrating as a family. Don’t get me wrong, my hubby and I still go out another night too. However with a house full of all boys, it can be challenge to get them excited for Valentine’s Day. They are just not that into fluffy teddy bears or heart shaped boxes so I had to come up with a different plan. I actually got the decorating idea for this ‘Love is a Battlefield’ dinner while making their Valentines for school.
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Charcuterie boards are all the rage lately and can be made for just about any occasion that you can dream up. A Valentine’s Day charcuterie board is super easy to make and great for the whole family. We made up a board with all our boys’ favorite treats and sweets for them to enjoy after school on Valentine’s Day. There was so much that we shared with family and friends too. This would be great to take to a party or galentine’s event.
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As Valentine’s Day draws near give your home some romantic touches. For me, I never really celebrated this holiday much until I had kids. After all the fun of Christmas, Valentine’s Day just felt empty like it needed something. Plus I needed a way to chase away the winter blues. Decorating with love of reds, pinks, and fresh flowers definitely did the trick.
I tend to lean toward more of a farmhouse style in my decor. Although I must admit, it was harder to find items for this holiday than others. So I searched more handmade options from sites like Etsy or from unique local stores.
Here are a few inspirational photos of areas around our home.
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Surprise your special someone with a gift that will ignite his 5 senses. It could be for Valentine’s Day, birthday, or even an anniversary. The idea is to give them a gift that appeals to their five senses of smell, sight, sound, touch, and taste. Your significant other will appreciate the extra effort you took to spoil them.
So you like the idea but unsure where to start? I am sharing some of my favorite gift ideas in every category to help you decide on the perfect combination.
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