Wednesday, February 8, 2012

How are you getting ready for Valentine's Day!

Yep!  I have a question for you.  How are each of you getting ready for Valentine's Day? 

Have you made a plan yet?  YOU have less than a week.  have you made a list?  are you making or buying cards, fashioning paper flowers, floating candles, cooking a delicious dinner or baking a special dessert?  think about it.. why not save a few $$$  and do it yourself...  corral the kids into helping!  they'll be soo soooo thrilled to be part of the BIG EVENT!  cut hearts out of paper & scatter them over the dining table or kitchen island, light some candles & add paper doilies to your dessert plate!

I know one young adorable lady who is about to make a new pair of pj bottoms for her honey.  We'll be doing that in class tomorrow.. She has lovingly taken apart a pair of favorite & very tattered pjs saving the elastic & drawstring.. We'll can make a pattern out of the old pair & quickly make a new pair for her wonderful husband.

Another little sweetheart is planning a big event for Saturday night.. a Valentine Couples Dinner Event in costume.. we'll be taking her wedding gown apart to refashion it into Alice's RED QUEEN!  what an exciting & ambitious venture.. it'll be sew much fun!  adding some red panels, fancy trims & red hearts..


Personally, I think my honey deserves a fabulous dessert.. imaging a tiramisu!  made one during the holidays & it got rave reviews!  not sure what to make for dinner.. waiting for a wish list!  we'll definitley have roses & candlelight ... maybe out to a movie!

Whatever you plan, hope your day is filled with lots of love from the special people in your life!  be sure to include everyone in your plans.. everyone can use a little bit of extra love & attention.. on Valentine's Day & all year long!

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25 comments:

  1. Wow... interesting plans for Valentines... none here sorry to say! Hubby is working and I am babysitting for son... but on the other hand they are having a great day... Having ultra sound to check on their 3 child and spending the night at a hotel. It is also their Wedding anniversary!

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    1. congrats to your kids mona! & what fun babysitting.. maybe some heart shaped cookies with the grandkids.. save a few for the honey when he gets home from work.. & have a milk & cookies party!

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  2. I have no idea what to do! Years ago, my hubby and I decided it was a waste of money. Ok, so this year he tells me I'm going to love what he's getting... huh?

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    1. you must tell us next wednesday! can't wait to hear.. do you have something in mind for your honey? wow! he really threw you a curve! lol! have fun!!! ???

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  3. That's so great! I never thought to do anything with the WHOLE family! Since it's on a Tuesday night I think I'll make a special dinner for everyone with some paper hearts cut out for the centerpiece I bet the kids would have fun doing that!

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  4. so happy to hear! the kids will be so happy to be included.. :))

    just read your blog.. beautiful work!!!

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  5. I'm terminally single but even so, I always HATED V-day... it feels too forced and commercial for my liking...

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    1. well each of decides how we want to spend our own time.. good for you! hope you enjoy V-day however you decide to spend it! :)

      .. your post just reminded me to send out my cards to our single family! thanks!

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  6. no plans yet.....still trying ot find that perfect match!

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  7. New follower from the promotional frenzy team! I have to start getting some Valentine's cards made with my son here soon! Really should be getting to getting the supplies for it.

    As for V-day itself, it's dedicated to my son since it's his 6th birthday! We have to get his gift this weekend!

    Cute items from your store!

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    1. how exciting.. happy birthday big boy! wow.. 6!!! have a great weekend & wonderful tuesday! :)

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  8. We will be working, so no plans here :\ Maybe we will do something the following weekend.

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    1. you can make anyday into a holiday! just pick one! :)

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  9. My little guy came home from preschool today and asked to make paper hearts - so sweet! Hubby & I always watch Casablanca for Valentine's Day, a tradition since we've been together!
    Amy

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    1. how sweet! enjoy Casablanca with your hearts from your little sweetheart! :))

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  10. We will probably go and have a nice meal somewhere. Love your sewing area :)

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    1. thanks rooee! .. enjoy! & wish my sewing room always looked so organized.. i'm spread out ALL over the house!

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  11. No plans just yet. We are trying to cut down on sugar, starch and salt and so on. Guess we will need to skip the feeding part of the holiday.

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    1. sounds like us too! but Valentine's day is just once a year.. & then there's the roses & candlelight.. would make any simple meal romantic.. enjoy!

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  12. Awww, these are sweet. Unfortunately I won't be celebrating Valentine's Day because the hubby won't be home :( Oh well, we'll just celebrate beforehand.

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  13. we don't do much for v-day. we are always really loving and sweet to each other anyway :) we save our big stuff for our anniversary :)

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  14. thanks to all for your delightful comments!

    just a little reminder.. Valentine's Day is a day for love & that doesn't have to be romantic love. everyone likes to know that they have a special place in your hearts.. so spread some hearts around the office, go to lunch with your co-workers, treat the kids to donuts with sprinkles, give your parents an extra hug, make a phone call to say "I love you"...

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  15. No plans here yet but I would like to make some fun dessert.

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  16. hope you make something yummy! enjoy! :)

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