Yesterday when I replenished my produce stash, among other things, I forgot to pick up some things for Valentine’s Day. So back to the store I went today. The grocery store is my second home.
I got Valentine’s Day “kits” to make Valentines for Skylar’s 18 friends that she’s having a party with on Monday.
Nothing like a little extra project for a working mom to make and address 18 Valentines for Skylar’s nearest and dearest friends.
After I make the Valentines, they get stuffed with candy.
And yes, this is candy is what I remember as a kid and I am passing along the tradition.
To surprise Skylar with, I picked up this little card for $1 buck.
And her grandparents sent her a goodie box in the mail, too.
For Scott, he gets a card. We don’t exchange gifts on holidays anymore.
But maybe I’ll make him these
Peanut Butter Brownie Cupcakes with White Chocolate Icing
Because after all, holidays for me are all about Skylar and making sure she loves them. Which is why addressing out Valentines for her little party is actually my absolute pleasure.
Halloween = all about her
Christmas morning in Aruba = all about her
From my last post on replenishing, it was fun to hear what you’ve replenished lately. I know I’d like to replenish my R & R levels over the weekend, that’s for sure.
Questions:
1. What are your plans for Valentine’s Day weekend?
I am working and we are not going out. We don’t have a babysitter, and even if we did, I have to work.
So, hopefully we can enjoy the great weather, go on some power walks together, chitchat, and catch up on life.
2. Do you remember exchanging Valentines with your classmates or friends when you were younger? Do you still do it now?
As a kid, yes, I have some great memories of random boys giving me Valentines when I was in grade school and although it was because it was a classroom exchange and they “had” to, it still made me a little giddy.
And with girls, to not get a Valentine from certain girls could be devastating. It meant I wasn’t popular or was overlooked, both of which were not great feelings. Which is why with Skylar’s party she’s going to, I am sending extra Valentines with, just in case. I don’t want anyone to be overlooked!
3. Valentine’s Day and your take on it?
Some people say it’s overrated, it’s a commercialized holiday, that we should be “good” to our loved ones all year not just on one day, and although I can’t disagree with those things, it’s still fun to make the day fun and a bit special. But I will not be buying or expecting roses, or anything.
And if I didn’t have a romantic Valentine to celebrate with, I’d grab my girlfriends, my kid, or anyone I could, and just go out and do something that was fun and pampering, like a massage, pedicure, shopping trip, catching up on blog reading, curling up with my favorite book. Just using the “holiday” to feel good!
Just by coincidence, Rob and I both have the day off on Valentine’s Day, so we’ll probably go out to our favorite cafe at lunch. We usually ride our bikes there, but it’s supposed to be rainy and near freezing by Monday, so we’ll have to (gasp!) take the car.
Maybe I’ll make the extra effort to shape one of your ball recipes into little heart shapes!
your V-day goodies are so so scute!!!.. V-day is NOT but at all in London- its hard to find cute things that they have in the states– I dont have any plans….mainly because its just not really a holiday over here :(
Awww, that’s so cute! I remember Valentine’s Day parties in school, I used to get some cards from mean little bastards… I mean, boys. :) I used to LOVE when my grandmother sent me Valetine’s Day presents in the mail! Getting mail when you’re little ROCKS! Not so much after you’re an adult, lol. Bill$$$$$$$$$$
I like any holiday that gives me an excuse to decorate and make special treats. I don’t really get into the history or true meaning of holidays that much anymore, I just like to have fun and enjoy my loved ones, and eat yummies. :)
I’m actually surprised schools still allow Valentine’s Day parties! Most did away with Xmas for the most part, and birthday parties with cupcakes. I swear, some people have way too much time on their hands to stop others from doing what they enjoy. :roll:
I used to love exchanging cards on Valentine’s Day in elementary school :) I also remember the Snickers hearts the size of my hand- SO GOOD!
My love lives far away, so we will not be spending Valentines together. I am not big celebrator of this holiday (I find it irrelevant), but M always does something sweet for me anyway. I always appreciate the sweet gesture.
I love Valentines day! It gives us a time to reflect on how special people are in our lives! I dislike it when people are negative about v-day It’s a time for positive attitude and love for family and friends! “LIVE it up” is my take on valentines day!
Alex and I were at Target tonight. I was eying some earrings and he asked if I wanted them for Valentine’s Day. He was eying some white chocolate vanilla bean Ghiradelli chocolate and another candy bar, and I asked him if he wanted that for Valentine’s Day. We bought each other our respective items and traded when we got home, lol. :)
Awww if we lived out your way (granted you don’t know me from joe shmoe…lol) I’d love to watch Skylar…I think she’d have a BLAST with my three girls :)
Valentine’s Day…eh…we do crafts and my husband gives the girls a rose :) It’s sweet :)
I would gladly take you up on your offer…and vice versa…not sure I could handle 3 though…lol. Major props to you my friend!!
You seem to be a very involved and loving mother Averie. Your daughter always looks very happy :)
thank you!
I love memories of handing out those tiny cards w/ candy hearts! What a fun memory.
Yes I remember exchanging valentines with my whole class! It was a rule that you either brought one for everybody or for no one. That way no one felt left out. And yes, I’m pretty sure we all brought cookies or something in (back when you could bring in homemade treats instead of storebought!)
Once again you picked out great V-Day candy (I remember you picking good stuff for Halloween too!)
V-Day: I hated it when I was single, now I kind of enjoy it. We go out to dinner, Jason gives me flowers and I give him the big ass Reese’s PB heart. Its fun every year!
And about the salmon cakes — I bet Scott would love them, only because I thought they were super delicious and I think anyone would like them!
Oh i know scott would love them! Or a PB heart.. That’s cute :)
This weekend is going to be social for me, which is a bit unusual. Tomorrow I am going out for lunch with my boyfriend’s family, on Sunday evening I am having dinner at my boyfriend’s mother’s home, and sometime during the week my boyfriend is going to take me out on a date for frozen yogurt at Qoola. :)
Averie, I just wanted to say that I am a new reader and I really enjoy everything you put out on your blog. I love that it isn’t just about food but you seem to come up with interesting topics to think about and I really appreciate that. It is really refreshing to see such a confident woman be so happy with her life and her decisions.
Thank you, Crystal, for saying what you said! I truly appreciate that! And thanks for reading :)
I used to LOVE getting valentines from all of the boys in my class when I was little. This year is my first valentines day w my bf so im pretty excited to celebrate together
My weekend plans: spending time with the family celebrating my youngest brother’s birthday.
I remember exchanging Valentine cards in elementary school, and gift-o-grams in high school. And somewhere along the way, those red cinnamon hearts entered the picture.
Valentine’s day / night will be spent as an evening at home with my husband, hopefully by the fire. No gifts or card exchange for us – we are headed to Barbados next month, so the $$$ is being saved for that :)
wayyyy better to spend your money in barbados!
Chris has to work Monday too and won’t have much extra time. I find it’s so busy to go out on Valentine’s anyhow. We’ll hang here and so something at home. We do like to do small gifts and homemade stuff. I gave him my gloves since he keeps borrowing them anyhow. And the dogs gave me some new ones. They let me pick them out. :-)