I've never really enjoyed going out for Valentine's Day, and it's not because I'm old, even though I am old. When I was dating in my late teens or twenties occasionally I would find myself out for February 14th and it just wasn't that fun. It was hard to get reservations, prices were sky high and restaurants were packed! One time our table was close to the other tables around us I thought we were on a group date, it was so awkward. I had friends who forgot to make a reservation once and they … [Read more...]
Stay Home Date Night Ideas for Valentines Day
February 14, 2017 By 138 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Chocolate Mousse for Two
February 10, 2015 By 32 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Disclosure: I am sharing this Chocolate Mousse recipe as part of the Gay Lea Ambassador Campaign with Mom Central Canada and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own. A silky, smooth Chocolate Mousse recipe for two! Perfect for Valentine's Day dessert! Valentine's Day is right around the corner and love is in the air! Well, there's a lot of things in the air in this boy run house, but there's … [Read more...]
Boy Approved Valentines at Walmart Canada
February 8, 2015 By 24 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
With all the pink and flowers you see around Valentine's Day, it's no wonder my boys think it's a girly holiday. But it's not supposed to be, Valentine's Day is simply supposed to be a day to show your love for those you care about and boys are definitely included in that! So off to Walmart I went with my Valentine's shopping list in hand, to see if I could hunt down some boy approved Valentine treats and cards for my boys! First stop: Treats! The way to every kids heart is through their … [Read more...]
Cherry Crush Slush
February 6, 2015 By 16 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
A fruity slush drink perfect for cooling off in the summer or celebrating Valentine's Day! I love to make the family a fancy and fun dinner for Valentine's Day each year. I try to make food I know my kids will really like, even if it's not the same dishes the adults will be devouring, so they enjoy their dinner too and don't miss out on the best part - dessert! Even the beverages keep with the Valentine's theme. We've tried strawberry milk, or spoiled them with Cream Soda for … [Read more...]
Acrylic Prints make Valentine Photos Pop!
February 3, 2015 By 11 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
“ Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.” -Marc Brown Valentines Day might have been all hearts and flowers before we had kids, but these days it's a family affair and we wouldn't have it any other way. There's a lot of different love that goes with having a big family, and brotherly love is my favourite to watch unfold. Each year my boys seem to love each other more and more and they are really turning into the best of friends. If that's not worth celebrating on … [Read more...]
How to make a Paper Heart Chain Garland
February 8, 2014 By 25 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Instructions, with pictures, on how to make the cutest paper heart chain garland! I've been busy decorating our mantel for Valentine's Day and had a lot of fun with this quick and easy Paper Heart Chain Garland. It's a super simple way to spruce things up for the holidays that costs almost nothing! With using any paper you have around the house and a few staples, you have a low cost craft that makes a big impact! Paper Heart Chain … [Read more...]
