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With Valentine's Day just around the corner, many people are already starting to make their plans for the day. For some, Valentine's Day brings with it a bit of pressure to create special memories and provide the perfect gifts for her. Depending on where you are at in your relationship, you might be hoping to use Valentine's Day as an opportunity to demonstrate just how much you really care for your significant other.

The fact of the matter is, however, that many Valentines' Day gestures and gifts have become so cliche that they are rather redundant. If your goal is to make this Valentine's Day more special than all the rest, you will need to go the extra mile in order to plan the perfect day for her.

Do you give gifts to your kiddos for Valentine's Day? My husband has always given the kids a little something for love day. He likes to show us all how much he loves us regularly, but Valentine's Day has always been his special holiday.

Valentine's Day may look a little different this year, but that is no reason to enjoy a day at home with your loved one. My husband and I have been having date nights at home (especially on Valentine's Day) for years now. So I have curated a little list of special things that you could enjoy together to make the day feel extra special. 

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Looking for a non-candy kids valentine idea? I have been trying to be a little creative each year with my kid's school valentines. This is a craft idea that you or your child can do because it is an easy printable! Fidgets and Pop-Its are all the rage in our house so I thought, why not create something that my children's whole class would enjoy! Plus, I have made it into an easy, cute printable that you can enjoy with your loved ones too. You could also use this printable for blow pops or pop rocks as well.

I remember handing out valentines in school. You spent the day making a box to keep them in. There are so many creative boxes now. When I was in school it was just a shoebox and I think the most creative that I ever saw was someone made a mailbox. That's what I love about Pinterest because you can find so much inspiration. I have found so many easy Valentine Box ideas. Pop Its allow for people to give their bodies something to keep themselves occupied, which permits them to focus on learning in class, reading or whatever the activity may be. Due to fidgeting behavior becoming common among adolescents, more products are being designed to support this habit

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Looking for a non candy kids valentine idea? I have been trying to be a little creative each year with my kid's school valentines. This is a craft idea that you or your child can do because it is an easy printable! Squishies are all the rage in our house so I thought, why not create something that my children's whole class would enjoy! Plus I have made it into an easy, cute printable that you can enjoy with your loved ones too.

This was originally posted on 1/20/2019.

I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.

Who do you show you love them this time of year? I try and show it all year long, but I love the sappy-ness of Valentine's Day. It may be cheesy as heck, but it is a great reminder to take the time out of your day and really think about those around you that you love. My mother-in-law is one of those people. We have a really unique relationship. I have known her since I was 18 and although I thought I was grown up, she has helped me so much in the process of becoming the adult I am today and I like to show her how much she is appreciated whenever I can. Precious Moments makes quality decorations that will be cherished for years to come.

I am still in shock that we are in the year 2022! Where have the past two years gone? Although we will most likely have a Valentine's Day Night at Home, I am still hoping for some normalcy and things opening back up again. I believe taking some special moments even though times aren't as they were before to find a new normal where couples can share with each other in new and different ways is more important than ever before.

What are some of your ways that you make time for your significant other in this new normal? I am still making a list of activities that couples can enjoy to spend time together even when there is a pandemic going on, but in the meantime, special gifts can be a nice way to show your special someone that you thought of them and how much they mean to you.

Here is a list of what to give this valentine's day in 2022.

Mother's Day kind of snuck up on me this year. Did you know that this year Mother's Day was May 12, 2019? It's not that it isn't special to me. I no longer have any living grandparents and my mom is my only living parent, so Mother's Day is kind of a big deal. There has just been a lot of things that have happened emotionally in the last few months that have been distracting and I'll hopefully talk about them soon. So because sometimes planned ahead gifts don't happen like we would like, I wanted to share some gift ideas with you that your mom (or mom figure) will love and they don't cost anything but your time.

Free Gift Ideas for Mother's Day:

If you’re on the hunt for the best nerdy gifts for the geeky man in your life, look no further! We’ve compiled an awesome list right here to make shopping easy for you. And make sure to scroll to the bottom for a fun giveaway too!

Behold, here is the best collection of gifts for geeks that mankind has ever seen! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so maybe you’re trying to find a good gift for a Star Wars geek, a gamer geek, an anime geek, a dungeons and dragons geek, a Harry Potter geek, and more. No worries, TV Store Online has you covered! If you're shopping for your 'Geeky Guy', look no further! We've compiled a list of great gift ideas for you! 

I received complimentary products to provide this review. All opinions are my own.

The PaintYourLife Studio was established with the clear objective of creating custom art. Their studio offers high quality handmade paintings, Prints on Canvas, and graphic design services. Most of their clients buy Artworks to decorate their homes and offices in their own unique style, while other customers use the products as gifts for their loved ones. I received a 11"x14" gallery-wrapped (1.5" deep) over a wooden frame to review and I think it would make a great Mother's Day gift.

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I used one of the pictures that were taken for Valentine's Day. It turned out so cute. I didn't know whether I would save it and send it to my husband's work as a surprise, but I ultimately decided to keep it for myself. Tee Hee The entire process was very easy and they contacted me to make sure I would be receiving exactly what I wanted.

The Results

What makes PaintYourLife studio stand out among the others is their commitment to customer care. They give the same personal attention to every customer and for every order. Each order is inspected by one of their artists and also by their customer service members. Their team is always listening to the customer’s needs beginning with pre-order questions to after order concerns. It is their goal to ensure that every customer goes away with a piece of art that they will enjoy for a lifetime. Throughout the process, their customers are kept up to date with the status of their order. They use the latest techniques and the best materials to ensure a top quality finished product. At heart we are artists so we care about quality and details.

What do you think of PaintYourLife? Do you like giving canvas' as gifts?

Although I received complimentary products to provide this review. All opinions are my own.

I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own.

If you have seen our Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Kids post yet (I highly suggest checking it out), then you may have seen some super cute gifts ideas from ZURU toys. And one adorable item that has been brought back are the ultra-cute, plush Shnooks.

ZURU is bringing the Shnooks back from Shnook Brook for a whole new generation of young girls! A previous top seller, Shnooks are an ultra-cute feature plush that combines hair-play with a unique shnubble-bubble pack, which means Shnooks magically grow 8x their size when opened. There are 6 new characters to collect, all with their own unique way of shnooking after you.

The display of various flowers at weddings, special events, and in our homes is an age-old tradition that we still incorporate in our lives today. Despite the apparent beauty it creates, most blossoms and plants are associated with specific actions, ideas, and emotions. 

Expressed in floriography (flower language) lies the delicate art of flower symbolism that varies on the color, amount, and type of flowers given. In essence, every plant comes with its own unique meaning, and encompassing yourself with those that symbolize the things you value or want will help create a more positive environment. 

Being knowledgeable on plant symbolism will help you pick out gifts and décor that are more personalized and meaningful. The next time you want to send a thank you flower bouquet, you'll know which flowers and colors to choose to convey the intended message correctly. 

To better explain plant symbolism, we'll take a closer look at its history as well as the meaning of some of the most popular flowers.