Valentine's Day

 

Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope you spend the day with the ones you love- partner, family, friends, your furry friends or yourself. 

Valentine's day has taught me over the years that the most important relationship I will ever be in, is with myself. I hope you are happy in whatever type of relationship you are in. 

For the music lovers out there, I have made an updated Valentine's playlist with all my favorites about love- new love, lost love, heart break, self love and long term love.  There is literally something for everyone. You can check those out below. 

Love is truly all around us. 💖

For some past wisdom on Valentine's day, see below:

2023 | 2022 | 2021  | 2020  | 2016 

Sweet Treats | Valentine Outfits | Single Season | Valentine's Pinterest Board | 2021 Valentine Thoughts

Valentine's Playlist Vol. one | two | three |

[[[You deserve the love you keep trying to give everyone else]]

 

Valentine's Day

However you spend this day, I hope its filled with all the things you love and you are surrounded by those who love you. 

Whatever you do today, do it with love. Be extra kind to others.  Love truly does make the world go round. 

I've written about Valentine's Day numerous times you can find all those posts below:

2022 | 2021  | 2020  | 2016 

Sweet Treats | Valentine Outfits | Single Season | Valentine's Playlist | Valentine's Pinterest Board

2021 Valentine Thoughts

[[Above all else, love each other deeply. 1 Peter 4:8]]

Fun Date Ideas for Everyone

Valentine's Day is coming up and I wanted to share some date ideas that you could do with anyone! It doesn't matter if it's your significant other, your children, your friends, your family, your neighbors, or your fur child. Valentine's day is for all types of love, and you should celebrate it! 

For those who want to go out and do something other than a fancy (and overpriced) dinner, I would suggest:

Aquarium- for the marine animal lover; Spring to feed the penguins or play with the seals.

Zoo- for the animal lover; Book a behind the scenes tour.

Bonus: find a zoo/aquarium scavenger hunt page on pinterest and try to find all those things. 

Hike- go to your favorite trail or try a new trail in your area. 

Picnic- in a park, on the trail, in your backyard, in your living room in a fort made from sheets. Pack everything in a basket or backpack and don't forget the fancy stuff.

Beach- even when it's cold out, it's absolutely beautiful to see the beach. Sometimes the shells that wash up on the shore will surprise you. 

I think I saw in Atlantic City on the beach outside of one of the casinos, huge conch shells washed up. They were just all sitting there, waiting in plain sight. 

Progressive dinner - have drinks at one place, appetizers at one place, first course at another, dessert at another and after dinner drinks at another place. (Works best in an area where there are a lot of places in one place.) 

Explore new town/city - pick a town/city that you've been wanting to check out and go for it. Spend the whole day there wandering in and out of the shops, eating at all the restaurants, seeing all the sights. 

Spa Date- pick your favorite spa or try a new one and book a couples massage or mani pedi. Who doesn't love to be pampered?! 

For those who enjoy more quiet or subtle things, I would suggest:

Game night- everyone brings a game and snacks. 

Movie marathon - Have a favorite series (Despicable Me or Fast and the Furious)? Grab snacks and some blankets, wear your favorite comfy clothes then settle down onto the couch and enjoy all your favorites. 

Make dinner together - Find a new recipe to try, go food shopping together and then go home a and try it out. To make fun, buy each other fun aprons (bonus if you get chef's hats too!)

Art or Craft Night- This could be done at home or at a craft studio/paint and sip places. Get creative and have fun with it!

Okay! What would you add to this list? Let me know in the comments!

Whatever you find yourself doing on Valentine's Day, I hope that you are filled with love and happiness and you enjoy this day full of pink and red and hearts. And never forget- YOU ARE LOVED!

[[A beautiful heart will brings things into your life that all the money in the world couldn't get you]]

Happy Valentine's Day

 

Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope you are spending the day with your loved ones- whether that is your partner, your family, your friends or your fur babies. Wishing you all the love and hugs for another wonderful day.

To supplement this post, check out my Valentine's post from last year here.

For some Valentine's giggles, click here

[[LOVE is all around us.]]

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Happiest Valentines Day to you!

Wishing you a day full of love and lots of yummy chocolate!

Enjoy!

[[Everyone's love looks different]]

 

Valentine's Sweet Treats

Over the weekend, I made a Valentines Sweet Treat. This is a simple treat that everyone seems to love. Its salty and sweet AKA the perfect combination. 

These don't last too long, I always suggest making extras!!

Valentine's Sweet Treats

makes approximately 150

Ingredients:

Waffle Pretzels

Hershey Hugs

Valentine M&M's

1. Line the cookie sheet with tin foil. 

(This makes clear up so much easier!! I learned from experience)

2. Lay a single layer of waffle pretzels on the cookie sheet; using only whole waffle pretzels.

3.Unwrap the Hershey Hugs- this is the most tedious part.

  

4. Place one Hershey hug on each pretzel.

5.  Heat the open to 200°

6. Once the oven is heated, I put one cookie sheet in at a time

   (This way I can keep my eye it better)

7. Put the M&M's in a bowl next to the oven, you will need them after the next step.

8. They will cook for 4-6 minutes. (the time truly depends on your oven) I watch them like a hawk. When they look shiny and starting to melt, that is when you take them out.

9. Once out of the oven, you will need to place one M&M on each pretzel hug melted piece. 

Push the M&M down to mush the hug down. 

10. Let them cool on the stove until the cookie sheet is manageable.

11. Stick the cooled down cookie sheet in the fridge for 30 minutes.

12. Once the chocolate has hardened, take out of fridge and put into air tight container.

13. Enjoy!

Super simple but oh so yummy. I tend to make two cookie sheets of these at a time, because I have no self control.

What is your favorite Valentine's treat?

-Gabrielle