{"id":5688,"date":"2014-01-31T07:18:12","date_gmt":"2014-01-31T15:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ladyslittleloves.com\/?p=5688"},"modified":"2018-12-09T17:53:41","modified_gmt":"2018-12-09T17:53:41","slug":"favorite-things-friday-valentines-day-gifts-whole-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingwithlady.com\/2014\/01\/favorite-things-friday-valentines-day-gifts-whole-family.html","title":{"rendered":"Favorite Things Friday: Inexpensive Valentine’s Day Gifts For All"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n Valentine’s Day is coming up and let me just start by getting something off my chest.<\/p>\n The Hubby and I were out to dinner last week and I overheard a bitter Cougar lady talking to her equally bitter Cougar pal about how they will just not succumb to the ridiculousness of Valentine’s Day.<\/p>\n I wanted to snap my head around so quickly and give these two clearly single and needing some good lovin’ ladies my two cents, but I decided to keep my thoughts to myself and instead bash them on the internet.<\/p>\n Pretty grown-up of me, right?<\/p>\n In my opinion, it’s just a fun little holiday where we just shower the ones we love with a little something extra, whether it be extra smoochies, a sweet card or a little craft. It doesn’t need to be spendy at all. I mean, what’s wrong with spreading the love?<\/p>\n Below are some inexpensive gifts and valentines for just about anybody. \u00a0Who wouldn’t smile when giving or receiving one of these?<\/p>\n LOVE hand and footprints sign<\/span><\/strong> from 517 Creations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Calling all husbands\/daddies! I promise you will receive mucho brownie points if \u00a0you can make this happen for your sweetie! Bacon Roses<\/span><\/strong> from Busted Button<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Who doesn’t love bacon? I just think my preschooler would get such a kick out of making something like this for her daddy<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hooked on Daddy handprint art<\/span> – I apologize, I could not find the original source. If you happen to come across it, let me know and I will give credit where due! \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This is just stinkin’ cute, and what parent wouldn’t like to hang this in their office?<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Pre-planned Date Night Cards<\/span><\/strong> from The Thinking Closet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Date nights are important. They are uninterrupted time two people get to spend with one another to focus on themselves. But, they can get a little repetitive so I love the idea of having them already thought out and planned. Something to look forward to!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Balloons over the bed with handwritten love notes<\/strong><\/span> from Somewhat Simple<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Swoon. I just love little personalized things like this. I cherish little love notes and this is just something that would make anyone feel special.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kisses from the Mrs.<\/span><\/strong> from Lucky You Printables<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n This is easy and cute. I picture this being taken to work and set on the desk so that a treat can be enjoyed while away.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I Love You Because…Frame –\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Tutorial found here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n I made this for The Hubby last year for Valentine’s Day. This frame actually broke, but I found a cute shabby chic looking one that we keep in our bathroom to write each other notes on.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valentines Poppers<\/strong><\/span> from Love It So Much<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Poppers are a Christmas tradition in our house, so these little goodies were very appealing to me. What kid wouldn’t like to bust this open to find lots of little trinkets inside?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Candy necklace in a box<\/span> <\/strong>from Project Wedding<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This is a very simple idea, but I think the kids (at least Gwyn) would get a kick out of receiving a candy necklace in a grown-up jewelry box. Just makes it a little more special.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valentine’s Day Mailbox<\/strong> <\/span>from Shop24<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n What child wouldn’t like waking up to this awesomeness?! Plus, it can be re-used every year! I have seen these little mailboxes (without the stand or name) at Target in the dollar section, or you can buy them pre-made from Shop24 at the link above. CUTE!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Melted Crayon Valentines<\/span><\/strong>– Last year I made the kids these melted heart Valentines. It was an easy way for me to use up old crayons and turn them into something cute that I knew they’d use. The tutorial can be found here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hand and foot print rose with a poem<\/span><\/strong> from DIY Prince Crafts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n I don’t know a single grandparent who wouldn’t love hand or foot art. Accompanied by a poem? Slam dunk.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thumbprint Valentines<\/strong> <\/span>by Simply Kierste<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This might be more doable if you have multiple kids and maybe one or two hate getting their hands or feet covered in paint. Plus it’s just stinkin’ cute.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Handprint \u00a0Heart Valentines<\/strong><\/span> from The Idea Room<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Again, can’t fail here.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Long distance hug<\/strong><\/span> from Tons of Fun Preschool Activities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n LOne set of Gwyn and Cal’s grandparents live far away, so this would be a perfect little treat to send them in the mail. So clever, these people!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scrabble Frame<\/span><\/strong> from Just Another Day in Paradise\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Pictures of your kids accompanied by a sweet little message? They’re done in.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Main Squeeze Valentines<\/span><\/strong> from Blissfully Domestic<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A box of these at Walmart don’t cost very much, and I like this a lot more than gobs of candy coming home.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bear Hugs<\/span><\/strong> from Spoonful<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n I can see Gwyn enjoying helping put together these little Bear Hug bags, what a clever idea!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You’re a Great Catch, Valentine<\/strong><\/span> from Magic by Marcy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Again, so cute and inexpensive! You can buy the print for this at the link above, or even make your own!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ginormous Lollipop Valentine<\/strong><\/span> from Spoonfu<\/a>l<\/strong><\/p>\n Alright. Adorable. My kids love suckers and this is just the cutest way to present them, ever.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a Ball this Valentine’s Day Valentine<\/strong> <\/span>from Dandee Designs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n What kid doesn’t love a bouncy ball? I love the little non-sugary ideas; good thinking out there, people!<\/p>\n <\/p>\nGifts “from the kids”- Because let’s be honest, a lot of the time it’s the parents making these happen. \ud83d\ude09\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n<\/p>\nGifts for the partner\/spouse<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Gifts for the kids\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Gifts for the Grandparents\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u00a0Valentines for friends and classmates<\/strong><\/h2>\n