Valentine’s Day is sooo close – have you ever thought about making your own Valentine candy bouquet as a last-minute gift idea? (See more Valentine’s Day Ideas Here!) Candy bouquets are a beautiful and tasty alternative to the traditional flower bouquet! Not only do they last much longer, not require any watering, and are edible, but they just seem to light up the faces of the lucky recipient who receives one.

A tasty candy bouquet makes a great gift for anniversaries, showers, birthdays and more, and of course, for Valentine’s Day! These are easy to customize to the likes of your recipient, and you can make one that fits right into your budget depending on the types of candy you use to create it. You can make it as big or as little as you choose.

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Valentine’s Day is a holiday full of sweets and sweethearts! Regardless of how young or old you are, there is still the excitement of exchanging Valentine’s with the ones you love. And while this may seem like a holiday full of candy and flowers, there is a lot more you may not know about this special day. Valentine’s Day facts are a fun way to enjoy this holiday and learn more about it in the process!

Take a peek at these Valentine’s Day facts and learn a little more about this fun day! You might already know some of them, while some might surprise you!

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One Valentine’s Day years ago – my husband and I were once again planning an evening in with our four kids because we were a) too broke for both a babysitter and dinner and b) didn’t know any babysitters anyway.  A couple days ahead of time, I decided to think up enough questions to create a little game to play with him.  I came up with several questions, some fun instructions and a few dares and wrote them down on slips of paper.  I folded each one up and put them in a heart bowl and waited for Valentine’s Day…
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You might enjoy nibbling on those crunchy and sweet conversation hearts as the Valentine’s Day season rolls around, but have you ever thought about incorporating them into your accessories? Conversations hearts can be purchased for just a dollar a bag at your local dollar store, and they are great for your Valentine’s Day crafts including sweet Valentine’s Day hair barrettes and picture frames! [Read more...]

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Teachers love Valentine’s Day just as much as the students! It is a fun time to make Valentine’s as a class, learn more about the history of the holiday, and exchange little gifts. Teachers typically receive lots of goodies to enjoy on Valentine’s Day from their students, including the traditional chocolate and flowers. And while these gifts are very thoughtful and sweet, perhaps you are looking for something a little more unique this year to give? If you want to give your child’s teacher a fun and purposeful Valentine’s Day gift this year, look no further!

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