What's not to love about Valentines Day? Between the chocolate, new episodes of the Bachelor, and all the little I love you's its the one Holiday that has just the right amount of sweet. :)
BUT, did you notice we said LITTLE I love you's? We just had Christmas roughly 6 weeks ago and yet somehow it seems the gifts we are supposed to be giving for Valentines Day are quite large, expensive, and can we say over the top?
So, while we won't judge anyone who goes all out.... hey, do what works for you and what you want to do. We will say this. Valentines, to us, is about saying I love you. Sweetly, simply, and creatively.
We wanted to share a few things we will be doing this year to say "I love you," to those closest to us.
Happy Valentines Day!
Sole Mates
Leave a simple card or note where your Valentine might not expect it but will leave them smiling. On the driver seat of their car, on their pillow or in a shoe because after all, you are Soul Mates.
Ballon Bath (sans water)
No we haven't lost it. Yet. We have just been cooped up inside for the better part of two weeks with sick kiddies. You find yourself thinking of just about anything for a change of pace since you don't have a change of scenery. We filled up the tub with a pack of balloons from Walmart (.97 cents) and let the kids toss them around in the tub before getting them out and playing in the house with them for several days. Would be a fun surprise for Valentines morning with a little note as kids hit the shower to get cleaned up for the day. 
Be A Sucker
We found these suckers at Oriental Trading for a few dollars but have seen similar ones at Walmart, Smiths, and Target. Arrange them in a heart shape and leave them where the kids can find them with a Valentine card from you.
Little Things Mean A lot
My husband has a million and one things going on as I'm sure everyone does. But he takes the time to wash my car in the deep of winter on a cold, cold, day. Sometimes we get so busy we forget the little things that make people feel special. So, whether you do an unpleasant task for someone, bake a plate of cookies, or just drop by for a visit, remember that the little things mean an awful lot.
Heart Attack
Give your husband, boyfriend, kids, or any other lucky recipient a "Heart Attack." Simply write little things you love about them on paper hearts and scatter them around or tape them to a door, wall, or mirror and leave for your Valentine to discover. We added balloons because, why not? Everyone loves them.
Mirror Message
Mirror, Mirror, on the wall. Leave the best love message of all. Use a marker that will erase, or a $1 tube of lipstick from the dollars store and leave messages around the house for little and big to find. It easily washes off when you are done.
Leftover Love
Mini candy canes leftover from Christmas can be put in the oven for 5-10 minutes (300 degrees) and then molded into hearts perfect for a sucker, cake toppers, or cocoa stirrers. Yep thats a word. They are hearts and adorable. Thats all.
Finding Free
Online printables that is. If you are not creative, don't sweat it. Browse the internet for Valentines that can be printed in no time. Bee Mine (below) and a few of our other favorites can be found here. Or simply search Free Valentine Printables on Google to find one you like.
Keep It Simple
Use what you have whatever that may be and realize that it doesn't need to be long, mushy, or perfectly written. A simple I Love You is simply that. I Love You!
Pucker Up Buttercup
Don't forget your furry friends. Pets need love too so give them an extra pat on Valentines Day.
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