Valentine's Day... ahhh the romance...the ooey gooey feelings...the heartfelt card...the gifts...the chocolate. Oh, wait a minute, I was dreaming. Valentine's Day brings with it lots of expectations. Why not change your Valentine's Day this year and for years to come. During other holidays we have so many traditions. Why not decide on some family traditions that will help everyone enjoy this day of love? It could become a favorite holiday for the entire family and something you all look forward to each year. Hear are a few ideas to get you started:

*Leave love notes in your child's lunch box
*Stop by Chick fil A for a day of Valentines fun
*Start the day with heart shaped pancakes (a mold is available at Young Chef's Academy)
*Have your kids help you make Valentine cards for grandparents, teachers, friends, etc.
*Use a cookie cutter to make heart shaped sandwiches
*Buy each family member a can of silly string & spray each other
*Make red heart jello
*Each year choose a single Mom and do something nice for her as a family
*Pull out the fancy china and have a family candlelight dinner
*Create a family coupon book- have each family member create a coupon to include that other family members can use (take out trash, make bed, put away dishes, fold clothes, etc.)
*Cover your table with butcher paper and have everyone draw or write what they love about the person sitting on their right. After the meal have each person read what they wrote
*Have everyone stamp or draw a "secret heart tattoo" that no one can see but your family members. The top of your foot is a great place! Your kids will love drawing on you.
*Visit www.familyfun.com and create one of their Valentine's Day crafts as a family

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written by Kimberly , March 07, 2008

I think my husband liked the idea of having a family Valentine's Day. It took the pressure off of him for that day. (although we did celebrate by ourselves on another night)

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written by Joan , March 07, 2008

I found silly string at Dollar General for anyone interested

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written by Mary , March 07, 2008

We tried the silly string for Valentine's and the kids loved it. I'm sure we'll be doing this every year from now on. Thank you for sharing it!

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