Valentines Day

Valentine's Day is one of the more creative holidays—it's not all about flowers and candy anymore! This cool DIY makes love notes even more meaningful, so make this Arrow Pencil and Heart Notepad for your valentine or to keep for yourself! This is perfect for writing your loved ones any day of the year.

So what if you’re not Martha Stewart? You don't have to be a creative whiz to DIY a few super-cute valentines with your kids to hand out to their friends and classmates. We've got some great, simple last-minute ideas you can make with your little ones this holiday that will make you parent of the year! Try these family fun ideas.

The kids can help you make these super easy Heart Bug Cupcakes for their school Valentine’s Day party or to give out to friends and family as a special snack, or edible gift on Valentine’s Day. The recipe is simple and these cupcakes will become a holiday favorite!

Need a last-minute Valentine's Day gift? You can make this simple DIY in mere minutes with your favorite candy and a recycled glass jar. This is also a great, easy craft to do with kids to get them into the giving spirit over the holidays. Or, set these up as party favors for your Valentine's Day party! Get the instructions below:

My kids love Valentine's Day even more than my husband and I do, and because kids need to celebrate too, I love surprising them with a fun and festive, special Valentine's Day dinner, like this Heart-Shaped Chicken Pot Pie complete with a heart-embellished crust. The recipe super easy to make, thanks to store-bought rotisserie chicken and frozen pre-made pie dough and is always a hit!

I love shopping for holiday outfits, and these Valentine's Day family picks are as sweet as can be. The kids will love the cheeky graphic tees and even the dog can get in on holiday fun with outfit choices from Martha Stewart Pets at PetSmart. Let Dad a choose which red flannel he likes best. For you? Have fun coordinating holiday colors and prints; make your outfit pop by trying a heart print blouse in an "off" holiday color—like blue. Check out all our picks below:

Are you bound to your love? Show how you feel this Valentine's Day with this easy-to-make Paper Chain of Hearts craft that you can DIY in no time. Even kids can make this craft and you will have a pretty decorative garland to hang in your home for a Valentine's Day party, or to simply get into the spirit of the season.

These Love Bug Chocolate-Dipped Cookies provide the perfect cooking with kids activity for a Valentine's Day party. Set up an assembly line and let the kids dip the cookies in the chocolate, or add the sprinkles. You’ll be done in no time and you'll have a delicious dessert to serve on Valentine's Day. These sweet cookies also make great edible gifts or party favors. Try the recipe below.

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so now is the time to decorate and get in the spirit! This super cute DIY makes a great gift, cute decor, and is a fantastic craft to do with kids. After you cut out the heart shape, give the stamp to the kids and let them use their imaginations!

Looking for a super quick and simple edible gift to give for Valentine's Day? This is a great treat to make with your kids, and the recipe takes about 15 minutes! What could be better? Try this cute snack for the holiday.

Set and enjoy a festive table this Valentine's Day with a simple DIY and a little help from the dollar store and your recycle bin. This beautiful and simple vase is a cinch to make, and adds a beautiful touch to your holiday decor. Best of all, you can make this Marbled Vase with your kids—they will love the gorgeous results and simple process!

Hey, Moms! You can celebrate Valentine's Day with your adorable little babies with these simple baby food ideas to pamper the ones you love the most—your little ones! The Valentine's Day Baby Food recipes below are suitable for babies 7 months or older, but as always, be sure to ask your pediatrician about introducing new foods to your baby.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a totally natural, gluten-free, red-velvet dessert! Raspberries are not only delicious, and one of the most nutrient-dense fruits on the planet, they also happen to be a gorgeous, vibrant color—perfect for the romantic holiday. These beautiful, sweet cupcakes are a cinch to make with this simple recipe.

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and all the decor has been popping up everywhere! DIY your own simple and quick Paint Chip Heart Garland using just a few materials including paint chips! The possibilities of colors are endless! Try making several to stack on top of each other in your favorite color schemes. It's so simple, even little ones can make them!

Looking for a sweet treat to whip for your sweet this Valentine's Day? We rounded 15 of the cutest V-Day snacks and recipes that are sure to make your holiday full of sugar and spice. 

Show that special someone your heart is popping on Valentine's Day with this Valentine’s Day Pop Up Heart Card. This DIY  handmade card is super easy to make with the kids. If you can’t find the heart doilies you can use a decorative card stock and cut it into a heart shape for your pop up.

What happens when you combine the uber-popular cake pop with the always classic cupcake? I give you Mini-Cupcake Pops! These babies are small, sweet and on a stick! Frosted pink, they make a simple, no-bake Valentine's Day treat, but this recipe is easy enough to whip up as an everyday dessert. Perfectly portioned for little hands (hello: class parties and playdates!), and chic enough to serve to adult guests.

Shortbread cookies are popular in my house year round—we love to make Linzer cookies using different cookie cutters, depending on the season. This is a great cooking with kids project, as little ones love making special shapes and watching them bake up. On Valentine’s Day we make this Linzer Heart-Shaped Cookie recipe. Making this sweet dessert is the perfect winter afternoon activity to get you in the us in the V-day spirit.

Are you looking for something special to make for your Valentine? Anyone can give plain, old flowers, but if you want to give something really special, why not make your sweetie an edible bouquet made of delicious cupcakes? You don't have to be a cake-decorator to bake these up, simply follow this easy step-by-step tutorial to make a Cupcake Rose Bouquet. This is also perfect for Mother's Day, Easter, or a shower.

Planning on a steamy Valentine's Day (or evening)? To spice things up in the bedroom, try wearing something sexy. If that sounds like too much work, not to worry. We've done the work for you! As a mom, it may seem like just too much hassle to shop for sexy numbers. That's why we've rounded up mom-friendly deals you can shop for online for less than $35. Get out of those mom-jammies and slip into one of these picks for a memorable Valentine's Day.

I love dropping hints to my husband about what he should get me for holidays—he doesn't like to shop, so it makes things easier for him (or so I tell myself!). Let's make sure you get the gifts you just must have this Valentine's Day; just send him this easy wish list and you'll both be happy!

It's Valentine's Day! Embrace cupid's big day with a simple heart pin or hair clip to add a little festivity to your wardrobe today. Keep reading to see how to make it.

I know. I had you at Nutella, right?

Everyone loves conversation hearts during Valentine's Day. There's something so nostalgic and sweet about  them.

My favorite thing to do on Valentine’s Day is to stay in at home and have a delicious, cozy, romantic dinner while sipping on fantastic wine.  

If there’s one that that annoys me, it is boxes of character driven Valentines.

I adore these sweet brownie bites. They are perfect for whipping up for my sweetie on Valentine's Day and are a cinch to make.

Save your scraps to catch your Valentine cards and candy.

Valentine’s Day. A day to celebrate love. A day to celebrate the significant other in your life.

As a person who loves to cook, I would much rather stay in and have a nice romantic dinner for Valentine's Day.

My husband isn’t the only hot stud I plan on having dinner with on Valentine’s Day.

For some reason I've really gotten into Valentine's day this year.

(Pink) milk it this Valentine’s Day! You don’t need artificial colors, soda or even candy to keep it fun and festive while serving up big love this February 14^th. All you need for this kitchen DIY: strawberries, sugar and milk.

Do you have a heart shaped muffin pan for Valentine's Day?  Guess what?  You don't need one! 

I've been looking for an excuse to try out this watercolor and salt painting technique with the kids for a while now. 

This Valentine’s Day say “I love you”  to your kids with any one of these special DIY Valentines Day treats. 

My husband and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day, well that is to say not with jewelry and a dinner out.

The other day my daughter had a taste of true punch at a birthday party.

This is a fun little decoration for Valentine's Day make with felt and string. Keep reading to see how to make it!

It's February! You know what that means, ladies - Valentine's Day and all things RED. 

Monogamy…truly, madly, deeply. What better wine to enjoy on Valentine’s Day?

Today we have discounts from The Children's Place, Eversave, Amazon & Toys R'Us:

If you are like me you like to make Valentine's day feel special, but don't have a lot of time to make something to help celebrate it in style with your family and friends. 

Not only is February the month to celebrate everything that's love for Valentine's Day, it's also the month Heart Health month.

Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to wow your kids (and their friends) with your ingenuity. 

It’s no secret that preschoolers love to party and Valentine's Day provides a great opportunity for you to host a party for them.

I know this is a simple thing to do, but I feel the need to reiterate it one more time. I love sending my daughter to school with heart shaped sandwiches around Valentine's Day.

I have a little secret for you. I'm not great at cake decorating. Shhh! Don't tell anyone!

Joseph's in the middle of a kindergarten love triangle. Actually, it's more like a love square.

On the first day at his new school he came home and informed me he had a girlfriend.

The stunning simplicity of this beautiful sterling silver "Staircase" ring by jewelry artisan Marc Barer, is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day, since each ring can be personally customized for the one you love.