PARTY OF TWO
Enjoying the evening with your better half? Make it special
with these ideas for a romantic evening.
Cook a delicious
dinner.
Everyday favorites are great for busy weekdays, but special
occasions — and special people — call for dishes with a bit more flair. Cook up
a savory Rosemary
Tenderloin with an Arugula Salad, or choose Mussels Steamed in White Wine
for a lighter option.
Don’t forget dessert.
Go ahead and indulge! This Rich Chocolate Mousse
has a hint of coffee, which adds a bit of bold flavor to the silky treat. You
might also give truffles a try – shop your local Walmart’s seasonal aisle for
kits that make it easy.
Give a personalized
gift.
Presents such as a personalized pocketknife or a decorative
frame show you put thought and effort into finding a gift that’s customized to
your sweetheart’s liking. Find
more personalized gift ideas here.
ALL FOR THE KIDS
If you’re hosting a get-together for the neighborhood kids
or your child’s classroom, try one of these these easy-to-create ideas.
Make mini treats for
little hands.
Use a small,
heart-shaped mold to bake one-bite brownies or tiny cakes. Decorate them
like conversation hearts, and kids will enjoy picking – and giving – the
perfect message.
Create DIY
Valentine’s Day cards.
We all know the most-treasured cards are handmade. Give your
child free reign to come up with his or her own design or follow the steps to
recreate this lovable “Owl Be Your Valentine” card from Walmart Mom blog Hoosier Homemade.
Hand out heart-themed
favor bags.
Find inspiration for your own treat bags with the steps in this post,
which offers ideas for dressing up your favorite candy bars. Have a little
extra time? Dip and drizzle strawberries and pretzels with colored candy
melts.
FAMILY STYLE
It’s true what they say, “the more, the merrier.” Use these
ideas for a Valentine’s night at home with your clan.
Cook a meal that is a
family favorite.
Whether it’s mom’s famous spaghetti, a pizza with everyone’s
favorite toppings, or a new, soon-to-be-loved dish (try these Chile-Chicken Enchiladas)
indulge your family with a meal that’s sure to make them smile. Or, if you’ve
got a busy evening, start the day with a special breakfast: Walmart has Valentine
toast stamps and pink pancake mixes that add an adorable touch.
Get your game face
on.
There’s nothing like a little healthy competition to bring
the family together. Choose a few board
games and plan a game night for a fun—and spirited—end to the day.
Remember the moment.
In any house, it may be a rarity to have the
entire group together. Check out these tips for using your smartphone to document Valentine’s Day 2015, and
you’ll have a group picture worth treasuring for years to come.