I used to be by no means into Valentine’s Day, till I had youngsters. One thing in regards to the idea of constructing an enormous present of affection to somebody particular in the future a yr at all times rubbed me the mistaken method, particularly within the case the place that in the future is meant to make up for not prioritizing one another the remainder of the yr. I do know, I do know, cynical Sally has arrived. This might most likely be a very good time to say that one in all my favourite songs is Greater than Phrases – I believe my love languages of high quality time and phrases of affirmation converse fairly loudly to me with regards to Valentine’s Day.
No matter all of that Valentine’s negativity – caring for kids and figuring out love as a dad or mum modified my tune and Valentine’s Day has developed into one of many greater social gathering days of the yr for my household. It began innocently sufficient the primary yr I spent with my bonus daughter. We made pink pancakes, cooked bacon within the form of a coronary heart and drank strawberry milk. It was candy, and it planted in me the idea of constructing particular reminiscences with and for our children to point out them love and make them really feel particular. Through the years our household grew and this custom developed. Yearly I stay up for coming collectively as a household and celebrating the love now we have for one another. And as somebody who actually enjoys a themed occasion, I’ve enjoyable arising with new concepts annually. So what are we as much as this yr? I’m so glad you requested!
Serving Tray / Serving Bowl
These pizzas are SO SIMPLE and will be personalized to every members of the family’ preferences! Merely take a loaf of bakery bread (I purchased the pre-sliced!), add some pizza sauce and toppings of selection. Bake at 375 for about 12 minutes. That’s it!
Lazy Susan Serving Tray / Ramekin
I do know it’s a vacation, however we’ve received to maintain one thing wholesome in right here! I’m serving apples, watermelon, pink peppers with Erin’s simple and scrumptious veggie dip and strawberries. These cute little strawberry hearts are as easy to make as chopping a v as a substitute of straight when slicing off the highest!
Serving Bowl
Strawberry Fluff
Easy and scrumptious, simply swap out the Jello for any coloration or taste you need.
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24 oz
Container of Cottage Cheese -
8 oz
Container of Cool Whip -
6 oz
Field Strawberry Jello -
2
Cups
Strawberries
Diced
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Combine all substances collectively, retailer in fridge till able to serve.
Serving Tray / Twizzlers / Sweet Hearts / Mini Starbursts
Shatter Resistant Glass (good for teenagers!) / Carafe
This yr I’m serving raspberry lemonade and strawberry milk. For further enjoyable, chew the ends off a Twizzler and use it as a straw for lemonade. For strawberry milk, high with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Seize some put up it notes and have every member of the family spend a while writing notes to one another.
Every member of the family holds a big popsicle stick of their mouth. See what number of dialog hearts you’ll be able to stack on high earlier than they fall. Whoever stacks essentially the most wins!
See who can stack the tallest tower of dialog hearts.
Give every member of the family a distinct coloration of sweet hearts. See who can take advantage of right into a cup or small bucket in the course of the desk earlier than a minute is over.
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