Disclaimer: If you are a I HATE VALENTINE'S DAY person, no need to comment. We already know you prefer to receive just because gifts and that you don't need a special day to show your love because you do that all year. Blah blah blah.
Anyone getting DH something fun/cute? Anything for the kiddos? We don't do anything over the top but we'll go out for lunch to a new restaurant. I got C the That's Not My Dragon book and I'll probably save it until V-Day. I'll probably get my husband some special coffee or a Think Geek gadget or something. I also ordered him a cute card from Personalization Mall. Anyone else?
Our anniversary is Wednesday so we generally dont do Valentine's day since.the two are so close but, I saw an awesome gift idea a friend posted on facebook the other day. She gave her husband a calendar of dates for his birthday. Each month she planned out a date for them, a concert, a weekend away, a dinner out etc. They will select a specific day each month that works for their schedules (unless its a concert etc) but this way all the details are worked out.
I thought this was an awesome idea and I think I will do it for DH's birthday. It will help us remember to spend more time together as a couple which has really been lacking the past year.
Our anniversary is Wednesday so we generally dont do Valentine's day since.the two are so close but, I saw an awesome gift idea a friend posted on facebook the other day. She gave her husband a calendar of dates for his birthday. Each month she planned out a date for them, a concert, a weekend away, a dinner out etc. They will select a specific day each month that works for their schedules (unless its a concert etc) but this way all the details are worked out.
I thought this was an awesome idea and I think I will do it for DH's birthday. It will help us remember to spend more time together as a couple which has really been lacking the past year.
Post by pierogigirl on Jan 27, 2014 8:38:47 GMT -5
I got a book for each kid. I'm thinking of doing red, pink, and white foods - maybe cut into hearts (pink heart pancakes, strawberries, heart-shaped sandwiches with a note in their lunchboxes, no ideas for dinner yet, and some kind of sweet treat, probably cupcakes for dessert). They'll wear red to dc that day.
I don't think I'll buy much more for them because I have a tendency to go overboard (I already have a lot of leftover stocking stuffers to use for their Easter baskets and I got them each a dinosaur Tervis cup and slinkys).
DH and I had our first date on Valentine's day, but we don't usually do much. Next year we will because it's our 10th together. I already told him to plan something and that I wanted flowers and a gift
Post by Velar Fricative on Jan 27, 2014 8:39:06 GMT -5
We might do something cute for DD. DH and I don't celebrate Valentine's Day between us and our anniversary is the day before, but I like the idea of doing things for babies/kids.
We usually just do fancy candy or a bottle of wine for each other. We'll probably do a book or something small for DD. DH doesn't really get it, but my parents always got us something small for the minor holidays, and I'd like to continue that with DD.
I want to get L a little something, I just haven't decided what yet. My dad used to get us flowers and chocolate when we were little, it was cute. L can't have either of those so I'm thinking a book.
I want to do something for H from L but I have no idea what yet. It will be easier when she's older and we can do a craft.
I usually get the kids a book. This year we are going on a mini vacation that w/e, so I plan to make Valentine's goodie bags for the road trip. We are going to all do the Myrtle Beach family run V Day evening! DH and I will go on a date night, but we do not exchange gifts. Maybe I'll make him a goodie bag too.
DH and I are going away the week following V-day, so I plan to make reservations at some swanky restaurants in Charleston as my gift. frlcb had some great reco's already, but I will take more if anyone has them.
We'll just do cards. We're in major money-saving mode. I probably won't get anything for B this year, but I could see getting him silly little gifts when he's older - my mom always did.
We don't do Valentine's because DH's birthday is the 13th. I'm taking him to dinner and to see the Avett Brothers the following weekend, so it'll kind of be like a joint thing since I'll enjoy it all too
He usually gets the kids something though, so I'm sure he will again. A stuffed animal or another little thing.
Post by countthestars on Jan 27, 2014 8:52:23 GMT -5
H and I usually do a card plus something small. I love the calendar idea - we get so busy and often push off adult time together for other things.
I picked up a little book for DD in the dollar spot at Target and she has two new heart outfits to wear so I think we can count ourselves good for this ear. My parents also did something small for is every holiday!
I have that day off from work, so I'll make heart shaped pancakes and heart shaped scones for breakfast. Not sure about gifts for DD but some chocolate candy bars for DH.
DH and I usually cook a nice dinner together and share a giant red velvet cupcake from our local bakery. We exchange cards. Usually he brings home flowers for me.
I bought DH and DD this book to read together. It's one of my favorites.
My husband and I decided long ago to just make each other cards and cook a nice dinner. We have kept this tradition up since having kids. They also get and make cards.
I normally but DH Godiva chocolate and a new movie to watch that night. I also make a special dessert. We typically get take-out for dinner that night so I don't have to cook.
This year I think I will help Max make a Valentine craft to give out to some of our friends. He isn't in school but he is friends with DH's coworkers's kids and our neighbor kids. He will make a special valentine for daddy too.
When I was little, my dad would buy my mom 1 1/2 dozen red roses with 6 yellow roses mixed in (red for love and yellow for best friend) and he would get me 6 pink roses. When Molly is older, I think DH wants to do something similar.
I think I'm getting C this book. He has another one of the FP lift-the-flap books and goes apeshit over it.
On actual V-Day, I'll go to C's party at daycare in the afternoon. We have a wedding on the 15th, and H and I are going out to a nice dinner on the 16th.
Our anniversary is Wednesday so we generally dont do Valentine's day since.the two are so close but, I saw an awesome gift idea a friend posted on facebook the other day. She gave her husband a calendar of dates for his birthday. Each month she planned out a date for them, a concert, a weekend away, a dinner out etc. They will select a specific day each month that works for their schedules (unless its a concert etc) but this way all the details are worked out.
I thought this was an awesome idea and I think I will do it for DH's birthday. It will help us remember to spend more time together as a couple which has really been lacking the past year.
I saw this on Pinterest and loved the idea!
I did this for our anniversary a year ago and DH and I both loved it. To be MM I kept all dates to $20 - but that was pre-kid so no babysitter needed.
Post by DarcyLongfellow on Jan 27, 2014 9:30:15 GMT -5
I'll get DD1 a small box of chocolates and probably a very small present (a book or something). DH might get her a stuffed animal or something. For DD2 I'll probably give her some puffs or something.
I put it on the breakfast table because that's what my mom did when we were growing up.
I'll get DH chocolates and a card.
DH have been together for 10 years, and every year I tell him I want a card, flowers from the grocery store, and a box of Russel Stover chocolates. He has never yet remembered all three . But that's okay. He buys me fancy chocolates because he can't seem to believe that I really want what I say I want, then I buy myself a big box of Russel Stover at 50% off on the 15th ;-)
We are working the 14th, 15th, 16th so we're planning on going to Ruth's Chris on the 12th...we have gift certificates, so it will be MM. Other than that, we'll prob just do cards. I may buy DD a book or something, but nothing big.
This is the one day DH and I will have off together with daycare open. We're sending dd to daycare and will probably have lunch, try to see a movie, and buying new phones for ourselves. I haven't thought about what to get dd yet...maybe a valentines/heart related book. Crossing my fingers that she stays healthy enough to go to daycare that day!
Post by cincodemayo on Jan 27, 2014 9:48:55 GMT -5
We are supposed to go ice fishing (LOL I know) with friends and it will be our first night away from the baby. However, he sleeps like garbage so I don't know if I want to subject my mom to that.
We've never exchanged gifts although last year H got me Easter candy because it's my favorite. I think this year we will get DS something and I'll get H his favorite beer for being so good at making dinner the last few weeks to help me out.