When Anthony and I were younger, we exchanged gifts on Valentine's Day. One year he got me a game cube, yup! A game cube for Valentines Day. After that, I decided we should do nice things for each other instead. Before the kids came we would make dinner together; I would make a scrapbook style card, and bake something tasty. The days before he became a gluten-free, vegetarian were so much easier. Now that we have Morgan and Kendall we all make gifts. Last year Morgan and Anthony built this adorable box, we ordered heart pizza from Boston Pizza and ate it by candlelight. Anthony and I usually go out for dinner without the kids a few days before the 14th, this year we will be on a cruise! Our very first one. If you have any tips or stories from your experiences, I would love to hear them! GOOD ones only, please and thank you.

(From my scrapbook) Valentines Day 2003; I bought Anthony new dirt bike gear because I wanted him to be well protected. Thank goodness he doesn't ride anymore. My nerves couldn't handle it.

This Kids and I made this for Anthony in 2014 (I'm pretty sure)

We still skip on the gifts for each other but we do buy the kids a little something.Nothing expensive, just something cute for them to see in the morning. I give a card to Morgan, and Anthony gives a card to Kendall.

The kids and I spent last week working on some fun DIY's for the blog. You can see them here

Morgan decorated a coffee sleeve for my coffee cup. I think this is my favourite kids DIY from last weeks blog.

If you are looking to purchase some beautiful locally made Gifts here are 10 my favourite ideas.(click or tap each photo for source information)

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Let me know what your plans are for Feb 14th, do you celebrate? What are some of your favourite memories?

Have a great day, friends!

- Megan xox

Valentine's Day 2018