The Best Valentines Day Cards and Crafts...

I don’t know about you, but I am just absolutely overwhelmed by the vast selection of Valentines Day cards – and decorations – that are available in various stores. I am equally – if not more – overwhelmed by the cost of these very pretty items! Not sure how many people save all their card, I used to, until I have boxes and boxes of them. Yes – there is a way to re-use them –...

Great Valentines Day Recipes...

Making that special meal on Valentines Day is sometimes the best gift you can give. Whether you choose breakfast, lunch or dinner, planning what you will serve is important. I have put together a list of recipes suitable for what you choose to do – just click on the link or the picture to get the complete ingredients and instructions. Enjoy!   Special Valentines Day Breakfast Romantic Valentines Day Dinner Valentines...

Happy Valentines Day...

I am sure there are literally millions of happy messages flying through the universe today and I don’t want to be left behind without a comment. There are some people who totally stress about just what to give to their loved one to make the day special. I watched all the beautiful flowers in pretty much every store I went to – with appropriate price tags, of course – thinking: “why am I hearing...

Make Your Own Valentines Day Cards...

It is true about lots of things – but it is especially true about greeting cards. You can make your own very easily and as always – I recommend involving your children or grandchildren to do this. You may not be thinking about it now, but believe me, you will be creating precious memories. I have cards that I saved for the last – well, almost 30 years – cards that my boys made in grade school-...

Easy Valentines Day Crafts...

Every store I have been in lately has an absolute overload of red and white colours! Oh yes – Valentine’s day is coming soon! I tell you – I look at the prices of some of the items available  and I think : Yes, that is very cute and pretty , but it is also quite likely that it will end up in the trash after the celebration. I really believe in making things with your own hands, giving some thought to...

Valentines Day Gift Ideas for Men...

When you think about it – it is easier for guys to pick up a Valentines Day gift for their loved ones. Who doesn’t like beautiful long stem roses…. Or a box of exclusive Belgium truffles? I know – I should be encouraging men to get more creative, more original, but I decided to help the ladies with sparking a bit of creativity this time. Here are a few ideas that are easy to make, are quite inexpensive and definitely...

How to Write a Love Letter...

You just may be able to surprise your loved one this Valentines Day, by taking a pen in your hand and putting your emotions on a paper. And really – you don’t have to be a couple who just met, or you don’t have to be wishing that a certain someone would understand how you feel… Imagine how special it would be if you did that for your partner of number of years. Sometimes the longer we are we someone, the less...

How to Choose Your Valentine Rose...

I have to say it – it really is only roses that you should consider giving to your special person for Valentines Day. In my mind – no other flowers will do. They are the traditional gift given for Valentines Day, even though it is true that they will be well received any day of the year.  But before you go ahead and buy roses, you might want to know what message you are sending, because – yes –...

Best Romantic Movies...

Watching a romantic movie is a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, whether you’re celebrating it with your special someone or are having a get-together with your friends and family. And there are lots of lovely movies to choose from. Here are a few suggestions and movie trailer links to help you choose: An Affair to Remember (1957) Director: Leo McCarey Starring: Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Richard Denning,...

Say I Love You...

Say I Love You in Any Language Just in time for Valentines Day and just in case you have friends or loved ones you want tell you love them several different ways….. here are those special three words – in any language! Afrikaans – Ek het jou lief Albanian – Te dua Arabic – Ana behibak (to male) Arabic – Ana behibek (to female) Armenian – Yes kez sirumen Bambara – M’bi...