Ahhhhh February. Once again you have arrived bearing gifts of chocolate, roses and LOVE! Here are some ways squeezing in romance on Valentine’s Day are possible, even if the kids are part of the occasion, for a special day.
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with the entire family can be challenging unless you are willing to plan some kid-friendly activities that you can all enjoy together. You can serve up some Valentine’s Day fun while still carving out time for romance. How about:
- A romantic breakfast in bed before the little ones are up and at it.
- Taking the kids to an indoor play park like Gymboree. While the kids are playing, catch up on the latest news with your honey.
- Starting a new tradition where everyone exchanges cards and small gifts (e.g. small stuffed animals, novelty items or mini boxes of candy) to show their love and appreciation for each other.
- Ordering take-out for dinner and watching a movie together. Try a cute film that focuses on love like “The Princess and the Frog”.
- Making some sweet treats with the kids for everyone to snack on during the movie, like homemade brownies with hot cocoa.
- Once you’ve put the children to bed, you and your honey can treat each other to a relaxing massage.
Of course, if you’re lucky enough to have a sitter to watch the kids for the day, or better yet, the weekend, you can be a little more adventurous. How about:
- A romantic dinner for two at a posh hotel.
- A full day spa retreat featuring a host of services especially for couples.
- A weekend getaway at a cozy bed and breakfast.
If you’re parenting alone or currently single, guess what? You deserve to enjoy your Valentine’s Day too. You might consider:
- Treating yourself to a beautiful floral arrangement.
- Scheduling an appointment for a facial, mani and pedi.
- Creating an at-home spa and pampering yourself with some luxurious bath products, like the “Pucker Up Gift Set” available at MayaIndia. You’ll have the perfect ambiance when you add candles and a glass of wine or a cup of herbal tea.
So whether your Valentine’s Day will include the whole family, you and your sweetie, or just you enjoying some “me time”, make sure your day unfolds the way YOU want it to. After all, if mommy ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy, right? With proper planning, your day can be filled with love and relaxation, because that’s what you deserve.
What was your favorite tip, and what are your Valentine’s Day plans? Do you plan to include the kids?
9 Comments
Tanya B
February 12, 2016 at 3:56 PMGreat ideas! I wish I had these tips when my kids were younger.
Roslyne
February 19, 2016 at 6:42 PMThanks Tanya! Movie nights were always a favorite, especially when they involved sweet treats!
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Tomika Brown
February 12, 2016 at 4:12 PMWhat a great read and provided so many options to celebrate the special day of LOVE. Thanks so much for providing those ideas so everyone can take part in the day and feel the love♡
Roslyne
February 19, 2016 at 6:45 PMThank you, Tomika! I hope everyone was able to enjoy the day, regardless of their status!
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Marcia Shannon 52
February 12, 2016 at 4:44 PMAwesome piece!! I really enjoyed how you gave a tip for everybody. My fav is the gift giving. I did this for years with my children that they thought it was normal to get Valentine Day gifts from me. They didnt realize until they entered high school that not all families did the same. I did it because I didn’t want them to feel left out. They looked forward to it every year. Now that they are adults we don’t do it as much but it was a happy tradition in our family.
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Roslyne
February 19, 2016 at 6:57 PMThank you Marcia! Isn’t it such a great way celebrate the children too? As my daughters got older, I was sending a subtle message-especially when they weren’t receiving gifts from boys yet. They needed to know there was always lots of love at home!
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Christine St.Vil
February 12, 2016 at 10:08 PMI absolutely love this Rosalyne! I love the idea of special treats/small gift exchanges. There are a lot of small traditions I’m working to incorporate into our family because I know it’s these little memories that the kids will remember as they get older. Thanks for sharing!
Roslyne
February 19, 2016 at 7:10 PMThank you Christine! I agree, creating these traditions now will make lasting memories!
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Christine in Progress
February 23, 2016 at 3:11 PMGreat post!! I think next year we will start the new tradition of giving gifts as a family! What a fantastic idea! Its such a sweet way to share the love!