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25 Awesome Ideas To Plan Your Entire Valentine’s Day + FREE PRINTABLES

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If you’re planning a Valentine’s day filled with food, fun and activities then we had an idea list for you for the ENTIRE DAY! This list will give you ideas on how to plan your Valentine’s Day with the kids, family and friends!

  • Breakfast Ideas
  • Gift Ideas
    • for him
    • for her
    • for kids
  • Activities/Goodies For The Kids
    • FREE printables
    • games
    • snacks
    • dinner/dessert recipes
  • Activities/Goodies For The Adults
  • Bedtime Ideas
    • bedtime stories
    • cute pajamas

Let’s Make Some Memories For The Kids And Family On Valentine’s Day!

1. Valentine’s Day Breakfast Board

25 awesome ideas to plan your entire valentine's day

This Valentine’s Day breakfast board is absolutely gorgeous! It is filled with fruit, sweets, bacon, heart shaped pancakes and more. The board looks overwhelming, but two peas and their pod have done an excellent job giving all of the needed ingredients and steps to make this masterpiece on Valentines morning.

2. Dye Free Pink Pancakes

“This Dye Free Pink Pancake recipe is perfect for Valentines, and any other time you want a special breakfast.  You won’t believe how PINK they turn out, just by adding beets! Coloring your food with vegetables rather than fake coloring is way better for your family!  Plus, you really can’t taste the beets, I mean.. really!” – SuperHealthyKids.com

Wow these pancakes look absolutely amazing and I’m sure the little chef’s of the house would be eager to try this amazing recipe for Valentine’s Day.

Now that breakfast is over, let’s get to the gifts! Gift giving has always been a popular tradition of Valentine’s Day. So who am I to go against tradition?

3. Custom Gold Bar Necklace With Engraved Name


These necklaces are just too cute! They have a little heart along with a completely customizable name plate. A perfect gift for a young girl (Or mom) that won’t break the bank. A special Valentine’s Day gift for a special person.

4. “V” Is For Video Games Tee

This oh so adorable Gamer Tee is perfect for the little (or big) gamer guy in your life! This tee still follows the Valentine’s Day tradition with a few hearts but is of a more toned down style. The design is fashionable for gamers and the colors are Valentines Day inspired, you can’t miss with this gift!

5. Best Mom Ever Mug

This beautiful pink coffee mug is PERFECT for mom or anyone for that matter! Not only is it beautiful, but it comes with a spoon and a coaster! Even the packaging is cute and I’m a sucker for cute packaging along with a great gift. Morning coffee will never be the same after this cute Valentine’s Day gift is given!

6. For Dad Engraved Wood Handle Hammer

For the handy dad around the house! Once this baby is pulled out, watch your Valentine’s get a little happier! If your guy is already good with his hands then this will be a welcomed addition to showcase his skills around the house. This wood handled set can’t be beat!

Now That The Gifts Are Given Lets Make Some V Day Inspired Lunch Recipes!

7. Lunch Box Love

Did I mention I am a sucker for cute packaging and even cuter ideas? Well this Valentine’s Inspired lunch idea from threepixielane.blogspot.com is no exception…I am OBSESSED! You can use your own lunch box at home or make a diy lunchbox from old (clean) boxes around the house and line with red hearts (food safe) wax paper.

This lovely lunch box is filled with all types of goodies. Of course, you can add or take away food items according to preferences and allergies. This particular box though includes, a heart shaped sandwich, a heart shaped cookies, strawberry milk, and a beautiful red apple plus much more! To get the full details on this cute little lunch love click here or above.

8. Caprese Salad With Heart Shaped Mozzarella Slices

If you’re looking for a little heavier lunch for adults before the Valentine’s Day activities begin then HarryandLexy have the prefect caprese salad recipe salad for you! From heart shaped mozzarella slices to nice ripe red tomatoes you can’t go wrong with this Valentine’s Day lunch idea!

Now That Lunch Is Over, Let’s Do Some Fun Activities And Play Some Games

9. Free Printables

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Now I don’t mean to toot my own horn. but I’ve recently started making FREE PRINTABLES and this is my Hide and Seek easy printable! These are PERFECT for the Valentine’s Day festivities! Just click download, print or send to printing service and let the fun begin! These will keep the kids busy while you finish up the Valentines decorating, cooking or just need 5 minutes to sneak a glass of wine.

10. DIY Paper Heart Garland

Momtastic shows how quick and easy it is to make this heart garland with the kids! I mean come on, what’s better than a paper heart garland on Valentine’s Day?

11. Craft Kits DIY Foam Valentine Picture Photo Frames Art Sets

If you’re sorta into DIY activities but don’t want to have to gather all of the materials yourself, then this Valentines foam picture kit is available. Not everything has to be made from scratch and that’s ok. The only thing you will need are photos and if none are available the kids can draw their on self portrait. Again, this kit contains foam hearts, picture frames, and plenty of stickers to keep the kids busy having fun! How can you resist?

12. This Or That Game

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I created another FREE, fun and easy printable! This or That is quickly becoming one of my daughter’s favorite game. Let the kids/friends/family choose the answer they prefer from the list and then share with others to add extra fun. I usually pick a kid to be the “host’ of each game/activity so no one feels left out. (Trust me, it happens) By this being Valentine’s themed this free printable game is perfect for the activities of the day. Happy Printing!

Snacks During Activities Is ALWAYS A Great Idea!

13. CRAVEBOX Valentines Day Snack Box

This CRAVEBOX Valentine’s Day snack box is MASSIVE so if you’re having family or extra kids over then you can pop this baby open and hold the kids off until dinner is ready! Your kids family members will thank you!

14. Valentine’s Day Basket (45ct) Candy/Chocolate/Snacks

Look at this snack basket! Do I even have to say anything? This beautiful snack basket includes Fun Dip, Famous Amos cookies, CheezIts and Goldfish to name a few. Pass the snacks around during activities and I’m sure this huge snack basket will be an even bigger hit!

Now That We’ve Gone Through Breakfast, Lunch, Activities, Games, and Snack Ideas. It’s Time To Do Some Dinner and Desert Ideas For Valentine’s Day.

15. Heart Shaped Pizza

Pizza is always a winner with my family and heart shaped pizza for Valentine’s Day is even better! LilLuna.com has a very detailed recipe on how to make this delicious pizza for your V’Day dinner. Get the kids involved or just put it together while they’re busy playing games and activities. Easy peasy.

16. Heart Shaped Breadsticks Recipe

What is homemade heart shaped pizza without heart shaped breadsticks? It would seem a crime to make one without the other and these bread sticks look criminally delicious! DessertNowDinnerLater has given us a fairly easy recipe with picture + a video with the steps! I mean, do you even have an excuse not to make it at this point? Make with the kids, friends and family members for added fun to the V’Day activities!

17. Sparkle SweetHeart Cookies Recipe

Dessert just got a little sweeter with these sparkle sweetheart cookies recipe from Sally’sBakingRecipes! This recipe is straight forward, simple and easy. Sally also adds pictures to make the process even simpler especially if you’re making these with the kids or family members. I just love a good sparkly cookie, don’t you?

18. Homemade Strawberry Cake Recipe

I mean just look at this baby! This beautiful cake and recipe is from Sally’sBakingRecipes. The recipe is well written and to the point. She even goes over different ways she attempted to add fresh strawberries to the recipe. I for one appreciate being given different ways to do one recipe, it’s up to you and your preferences/allergies. Don’t I even have to say this would be the perfect recipe to start winding down the Valentine’s Day activities?

Now That The Festivities Have Wound Down It’s Time To Get The Kids To Bed

19. Boys Red Hearts and Red Striped Pajamas

These cute heart and red striped pajamas are a perfect close to a perfect, activity filled Valentine’s day. These pj’s are comfy and affordable. How can you resist?

20. GAP Girls’ Long Sleeve Pajama Set

This heart covered pajama set for girls fits right in to the Valentine’s theme of the day. The set is really cute, comfortable and stylish. I’m sure this 2 piece set would be a big hit on heart day!

21. Bedtime Stories

A couple of V’Day inspired bedtime stories would be perfect to put the kids to bed and close out the activity for the kids. Here are a few books you and your kids may like:

Now That The Kids Are Tucked In Let’s Get Into Some Activities For The Adults

22. Tingletouch Poker for Couples

This couple’s poker game is fun for adults/couples on V’Day. “Poker for Couples comes in two different versions: The Quick Version and the Advanced Version. In the quick version, players try to create the best possible poker hand in order to win different kinds of reward cards. All reward cards contain three to four different activities to choose from, and the player with the best poker hand gets to pick one of them.” Sounds interesting!

23. Love Lingual: Card Game

Another card games that is perfect for couples on Valentine’s night or any night for that matter. The cards cover topics that include family, intimacy, past and future. Sounds perfect for a cozy night with your significant other.

24. Crystal Wine Glasses

These crystal wine glasses are impressive. “This set of 2 large wine glasses is crafted with finest attention to detail from superior quality, highly durable crystal. The glasses are dishwasher safe and easy to clean” Color me impressed!

25. Wine

And with that with we end our 25 Awesome Ideas To Plan Your Entire Valentine’s Day List with a nice glass of wine! What could be a better end to an awesome night?

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