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    TaraTeaspoon » Holidays + Celebrations » Valentines

    Valentine's Day Hacks (that cover all your bases)

    Published: Feb 9, 2016 · Updated: Oct 6, 2022 by Tara Teaspoon · This page contains affiliate and sponsored links. See my full disclosure

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    Valentine's Day Hacks that cover all your bases, from decor to food. Decorations, gifts, fun things for kids, delicious food, and date night ideas included.


    Valentine's Day sneaks up on us in the middle of a quiet winter month. And if you forget about it well, you're in big trouble. If you've let something slip your mind this Valentine's Day, don't worry, because I've got your back with these 10 Valentine's Hacks that cover all your bases.

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    Decor

    Blog Valentines Garland

    Even if you're late to the game on the Valentine's Day décor, the good news is the entire month of February is dedicated to love. My friend Liz used to live in New York, and she posted this cute 10-minute vellum heart garland on her blog, Say Yes. If you're in a pinch and don't have any vellum on hand, you could use construction paper, yardstick, or even regular paper for a cute and simple look.

    Gifts

    Food Stirs Valentines Baking Kits

    I love the idea of a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year. Subscription boxes are all the rage right now, and the actress, Sarah Michelle Gellar, has developed the cutest subscription baking kits at Foodstirs. Each one is themed, and you can order a single kit, or a kit every month for a year. They are guaranteed to be crowd pleasers with your little chefs.

    I Heart Naptime Valentines Vanilla Sugar Scrub

    Four ingredients and five minutes, need I say more? Ok, I will, but only because this homemade vanilla sugar scrub from I Heart Naptime is such a fabulous idea. A homemade gift from the heart will surely make anyone feel special, and no one needs to know how easy it is to make.

     

    Kids Valentine's

    Tatertots and Jello Valentines Box

    Forget about complicated shoe box and construction paper menageries. This year, you can simplify your kid's Valentine box with this cute hot air balloon. All you need is a helium balloon and a basket of some sort, and your kids will be ready for any delivery that comes their way.

    Housing a Forest Emoji Valentines

    Teens, tweens, elementary school kids, or even text-happy adults will flip out at these creative DIY Valentine. Housing a Forest has the full tutorial, but you can really let your imagination run wild as you create these.

    Food

    The Paper Mama Valentine's Bacon Hearts

    Oh I heart bacon. I really do! The Paper Mama might just be the smartest woman in the world, because—bacon hearts! Nothing says "I Love You" better than the sizzling sounds of bacon. The simple and smart heart shape is just an added bonus.

    The Idea Room Valentines Heart Salad

    Make a simple green salad fancy with heart shaped tomatoes and carrots. Amy from The Idea Room has the simple tutorial for this salad of love.

    Valentine's Day Strawberry Cake Roll

    Make a luscious Strawberries and Cream Cake roll for your family or for Galentine's! Everyone will be impressed, and happy!

    Super Make It Valentines Treats

    My friend Jodi from my Martha Stewart days is a creative crafter extraordinaire. She and I would  work on food craft projects together and she always had the most fun ideas. She has her own food craft book, and she recently shared this cute idea for a V-Day heart treat. It's really a triple threat: a treat, décor, and it uses up leftover Christmas candy.

    Date Night

    Brit and Co Valentines Date Plan

    I didn't forget about date night! Sure, you could make reservations and go the traditional route with the crowds, or be with your love at home. Stick with the Ultimate Romantic Dinner Date Brit+Co outlines, and you'll finish off Valentine's Day looking like a champion.

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    1. Brittany Smart says

      July 19, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      Great tips! All so fun and beautiful

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    2. Mary Bench says

      May 05, 2019 at 11:39 pm

      Look at that cake roll!!! Oh my1

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