Although Valentines Day is usually celebrated between couples, I am a firm believer of enjoying everything the year has to offer and taking part in even the small events as a family. So be it bonfire night, Halloween or Valentines Day, we try to gain some joy in even the little things.
Why celebrate it as a family rather than just as a couple? Well, I am not saying to ditch a date night for being surrounded by your miniatures screaming for "SNACKKKSS" on demand, however, I think it is really special to have an element of family time around or on Valentines Day. So even if this is a great opportunity for you to have a date night, perhaps spend some time in the morning or the evening before with your children. I don't think we say how much people mean to us enough, whether they are our children, friends, partner or family. I want my children to grow up and know it is ok to be mushy and soppy. It's more than okay. Life is too short. So Valentines Day is the perfect day to for me to shower my children in so much love and get them to join in too. To celebrate LOVE.
So, how can you enjoy and celebrate Valentines Day as a family?
1. Get Crafty. It could be as simple as creating some Valentines Day crafts and pictures. My two little boys just love getting crafty. They are always wanting to make things. So, this is a great opportunity. Perhaps they could make cupids arrow? Or make heart paper chains? Check out this website for Valentines DIY decoration ideas.
2. Valentines Baking. There are so many fantastic recipes out there for valentines day. Get the children to help you whip up some sweet treats. Look at these delicious red velvet sugar cookies.
3. Get your children to make a homemade card for someone they love. This could be for you, a sibling or a grandparent. Nothing beats a homemade card made with love and effort. Why not try this bouquet hearts card?
4. Have a family lunch out. Don't fancy the busy romantic atmosphere on Valentines night? Why not take your family out for a meal in the day time instead? Check out these amazing looking healthy strawberry snacks for Valentines Day that you could put in a box and take out for a mini picnic- just remember to wrap up warm!
5. Take your children on a lovely relaxing stroll. Nothing beats a bit of quality family time. You can even print off this mini beast spotting sheet to give the children something to do.
6. Snuggle up with a family film and get cosy with some cuddles. Your children will love being snug and wrapped up in your love. You could use this list of 100 top family films to work through as inspiration.
I always shower my children with love and affection, but they also love celebrating occasions throughout the year, baking and being crafty so why not celebrate Valentines Day as a family? It’s gives us a great excuse to do all of the above with the most amazing theme in the centre; love.
Take a look at these 8 Steps To Becoming Mindful Mum too on some tips on how to be more mindful this Spring.
Do you celebrate Valentines Day? Pop a comment below, I would love to hear from you.
For more daily doses of parenting highs and lows, follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Why celebrate it as a family rather than just as a couple? Well, I am not saying to ditch a date night for being surrounded by your miniatures screaming for "SNACKKKSS" on demand, however, I think it is really special to have an element of family time around or on Valentines Day. So even if this is a great opportunity for you to have a date night, perhaps spend some time in the morning or the evening before with your children. I don't think we say how much people mean to us enough, whether they are our children, friends, partner or family. I want my children to grow up and know it is ok to be mushy and soppy. It's more than okay. Life is too short. So Valentines Day is the perfect day to for me to shower my children in so much love and get them to join in too. To celebrate LOVE.
So, how can you enjoy and celebrate Valentines Day as a family?
1. Get Crafty. It could be as simple as creating some Valentines Day crafts and pictures. My two little boys just love getting crafty. They are always wanting to make things. So, this is a great opportunity. Perhaps they could make cupids arrow? Or make heart paper chains? Check out this website for Valentines DIY decoration ideas.
2. Valentines Baking. There are so many fantastic recipes out there for valentines day. Get the children to help you whip up some sweet treats. Look at these delicious red velvet sugar cookies.
3. Get your children to make a homemade card for someone they love. This could be for you, a sibling or a grandparent. Nothing beats a homemade card made with love and effort. Why not try this bouquet hearts card?
4. Have a family lunch out. Don't fancy the busy romantic atmosphere on Valentines night? Why not take your family out for a meal in the day time instead? Check out these amazing looking healthy strawberry snacks for Valentines Day that you could put in a box and take out for a mini picnic- just remember to wrap up warm!
5. Take your children on a lovely relaxing stroll. Nothing beats a bit of quality family time. You can even print off this mini beast spotting sheet to give the children something to do.
6. Snuggle up with a family film and get cosy with some cuddles. Your children will love being snug and wrapped up in your love. You could use this list of 100 top family films to work through as inspiration.
I always shower my children with love and affection, but they also love celebrating occasions throughout the year, baking and being crafty so why not celebrate Valentines Day as a family? It’s gives us a great excuse to do all of the above with the most amazing theme in the centre; love.
Take a look at these 8 Steps To Becoming Mindful Mum too on some tips on how to be more mindful this Spring.
Do you celebrate Valentines Day? Pop a comment below, I would love to hear from you.
For more daily doses of parenting highs and lows, follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
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