Valentines Date Ideas


Call me crazy, but I absolutely love Valentine's Day. For no reason at all even. Maybe, it's because I love holidays, but regardless, I love it. This year I have no idea what my hubs and I are going to do, but I got him a gift that I think is pretty neat. I bought Why I Love You: A Journal of Us from Barnes and Noble. (You can also order it from Walmart here.) It is a journal completely dedicated to your relationship, and you're the author! This is a great gift that you can either fill out by yourself and give it to them to read, or fill it out together.

I've come up with some Valentine's date ideas below, whether you have that special someone or not, it's an excuse to get out of the house and celebrate L-O-V-E. If you're single get a group together, no shame in trying some of these ideas out with some friends.


  • Go ice skating and go for pizza afterwards
  • Go to an aquarium and look at all the fascinating sea creatures
  • If you're lucky enough for it to be warm out; go to a picnic in a remote location with a great view
  • Bundle up and go on a nature walk
  • Find a place to go horseback riding
  • Find somewhere with live music that you both would enjoy
  • Get traditional: there is nothing wrong with dinner and a movie!
  • Go to a hockey game
  • Hit up the alley and get your bowl on
  • Race to the finish line with a little go-cart competition
  • Spend a day in the mountains with your sweetie and the snow - you could even go snowboarding or skiing
  • Curl up next to a fire, under a blanket, and enjoy a home-cooked meal you made together and watch a romantic comedy
  • Go to the store and gather up your favorite toppings, then go home and make sundaes
  • Have a game night at home - you could even invite over another couple for a double date night
  • Challenge yourself and make a pizza you'll both enjoy in the shape of a heart
  • Send each other on a scavenger hunt with a surprise at the end!


What do you plan on doing this Valentine's Day?


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11:10 AM

DIY: Personalized Coasters!



For Christmas this year I really struggled with what I was getting my mom. I like to do things that are personable and homemade. This year I decided to make her homemade coasters. And, here's how I did it.

What You'll Need:
  • Mod Podge (glossy or matte depending on what kind of style you're going for)
  • 4x4 tiles (I bought mine from Lowe's last minute - this gift was done two days before Christmas, if you're doing this for a gift I suggest starting a couple weeks early! I'll tell why down below*)
  • Pictures cut down to 4x4
  • Sandpaper (optional)
  • Sponge brush
  • Small felt pads (like the ones used for the bottom of stools, tables, etc.
  • Credit Card (optional)

Directions:
  1. I printed my pictures out at a standard 5x7 because I didn't find a place that could do them any smaller, I then cut my pictures down to 4x4. I used pictures that wouldn't cut off the subject so this was fine, I suggest doing the same! If you are wanting to do a polaroid look cut the pictures down to about 3.25x3.75"
  2. Next put Mod Podge on the back of your photo with the sponge brush, and place it on the top of your tile. This is where the credit card comes in. Get any bubbles out with the card or something like it. Be careful, it will be slick and you also don't want to ruin the quality of your picture.
  3. LET IT DRY. I let mine dry for a good 30 minutes, which seemed fine.
  4. Then apply the top coat. Even strokes, all in the same direction. It dries clear for those who don't know, so don't freak out like my husband did!
  5. LET IT DRY. For this coat I would say to let it dry for 45 minutes to an hour.
  6. Now, your sandpaper comes in. I weathered the edges with the sandpaper to give it a more authentic look. NOTE: if you got black tiles, I suggest skipping this step. It doesn't look as nice. I learned from experience, don't make the same mistake I did!
  7. Another top coat, like four-five more times. Letting them dry between each. This is why the process takes so long and should be done days/weeks before hand if it's a gift. This is not a project for the impatient!
  8. The final step was putting the felt pads on the bottom. I put four on each corner. They help with sliding and also not ruining the furniture you'll be using the coasters on.
And, your finished! You have personalized coasters! I will be making some of my own hopefully here soon. I have a new idea I would love to try out!
IMPORTANT! Also, with drying time, after the last coat let it dry for ONE WHOLE ENTIRE WEEK before putting a drink on it. It will put a circle on your coaster. And, you will be sad.
*Look around for tile that you like! I got chunky, expensive tile that I didn't like. I did this gift last minute so I didn't really have a choice. Get some tile that is thin, you will like it much better.


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