valentines day

for the weekend | handmade, eco-friendly valentines
As a child, Valentine’s Day was one of my favorites. At home, our celebration was beautifully simple, typically a special dessert or snack or note in our lunchbox. At school, we had an elaborate celebration
Date at Home | An Indoor Picnic
As parents, Mark and I have learned to be creative about our “dates.” Every other week we have a legitimate night-out to ourselves, but between those evenings, we squeeze whatever random moments we can. Fortunately, we’re
handmade with love
I’m not sure why, but Valentine’s Day often sneaks up on me. Mark and I usually plan something small for ourselves, but I often forget about the exchange of sentimental goods kids share, too. I
the greatest of these is love
Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing. ― Thérèse de Lisieux On this day internationally commemorating love, it seems easier to focus on the deeds — the perfect date, flowers, chocolates, or as