The Valentine Idea Place » Valentine Ideas http://thevalentineideaplace.com Ideas for Valentine gifts, crafts, decorations, flowers, cards and more!! Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:25:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu – A seductively stress-free Valentine’s meal http://thevalentineideaplace.com/804/valentine%e2%80%99s-day-dinner-menu-a-seductively-stress-free-valentines-meal/ http://thevalentineideaplace.com/804/valentine%e2%80%99s-day-dinner-menu-a-seductively-stress-free-valentines-meal/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:22:47 +0000 patricia http://thevalentineideaplace.com/?p=804 Have you ever cooked a dinner for someone you love only to find that the stress of putting it all together left you feeling as romantic as a Brussels sprout?

The solution is to choose a simple menu: a one-pan dish to be made the day of the dinner and a scrumptious dessert to be made the day before. [get the ingredients, recipes and tips at Real Simple]

]]> http://thevalentineideaplace.com/804/valentine%e2%80%99s-day-dinner-menu-a-seductively-stress-free-valentines-meal/feed/ 0 Valentine’s Day A Lovers Tradition http://thevalentineideaplace.com/246/valentines-day-a-lovers-tradition/ http://thevalentineideaplace.com/246/valentines-day-a-lovers-tradition/#comments Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:59:15 +0000 patricia http://thevalentineideaplace.com/246/valentines-day-a-lovers-tradition/ February has long been known as the month of romance, and throughout our country loved ones often exchange cards, gifts, candy and flowers as a means of expressing their love.

February 14th however, when we celebrate the holiday known as Valentine’s Day, is when most of these gifts and expressions of our love are exchanged. But how did this mysterious tradition begin? [read full article]

]]> http://thevalentineideaplace.com/246/valentines-day-a-lovers-tradition/feed/ 0 The Top 3 Things Every Woman Wants For Valentine’s Day http://thevalentineideaplace.com/801/the-top-3-things-every-woman-wants-for-valentines-day/ http://thevalentineideaplace.com/801/the-top-3-things-every-woman-wants-for-valentines-day/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:13:43 +0000 patricia http://thevalentineideaplace.com/?p=801 Valentine’s Day is around the corner. So what do you get her this year? Maybe you’re tired of doing the same old “red roses and a box of chocolates” thing and you want to make this year a Valentine’s Day she’ll remember without spending a fortune.

Here are the top three things every woman wants for Valentine’s Day. You may be surprised! [read full article]

]]> http://thevalentineideaplace.com/801/the-top-3-things-every-woman-wants-for-valentines-day/feed/ 0 More Than Your Average Valentine’s Gift http://thevalentineideaplace.com/243/more-than-your-average-valentines-gift/ http://thevalentineideaplace.com/243/more-than-your-average-valentines-gift/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:27:17 +0000 patricia http://thevalentineideaplace.com/243/more-than-your-average-valentines-gift/ Valentine’s Day is approaching, and you have no idea what to get your special someone. Sure, you could try chocolates, flowers, or another plush gorilla singing “Wild Thing”, but for a Valentines gift that is fun, personal, and says more than just “wild thing, you make my heart sing”, consider jewelry. [read full article]

]]> http://thevalentineideaplace.com/243/more-than-your-average-valentines-gift/feed/ 0 Proposing On Valentine’s Day – How To Make Sure She Says Yes http://thevalentineideaplace.com/244/proposing-on-valentines-day-how-to-make-sure-she-says-yes/ http://thevalentineideaplace.com/244/proposing-on-valentines-day-how-to-make-sure-she-says-yes/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:30:14 +0000 patricia http://thevalentineideaplace.com/244/proposing-on-valentines-day-how-to-make-sure-she-says-yes/ What a way to make sure that she remembers Valentine’s Day this year! Go ahead and plan a great way for you to propose to her. But, since this is such a wonderfully romantic day, you’ll need to find a way to do it in an extra special way to make it that much more enjoyable for you both. [read full article]

]]> http://thevalentineideaplace.com/244/proposing-on-valentines-day-how-to-make-sure-she-says-yes/feed/ 0 Make Valentines With Your Kids http://thevalentineideaplace.com/241/make-valentines-with-your-kids-2/ http://thevalentineideaplace.com/241/make-valentines-with-your-kids-2/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:37:30 +0000 patricia http://thevalentineideaplace.com/241/make-valentines-with-your-kids-2/ Homemade Valentines are great for your kids to give to the really special people in their lives like Grandmas and Grandpas, Aunts and Uncles, brothers and sisters, best friends and of course, Daddy! But unless you start them at Halloween, we suggest you stick to boxed cards for all their friends at school! Here are some fun and easy ideas to make Valentine’s Day cards with your kids: [read full article]

]]> http://thevalentineideaplace.com/241/make-valentines-with-your-kids-2/feed/ 0 How to Create an Irresistible Valentine’s Day Centerpiece http://thevalentineideaplace.com/240/how-to-create-an-irresistible-valentines-day-centerpiece/ http://thevalentineideaplace.com/240/how-to-create-an-irresistible-valentines-day-centerpiece/#comments Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:31:12 +0000 patricia http://thevalentineideaplace.com/240/how-to-create-an-irresistible-valentines-day-centerpiece/ Valentine’s Day is just around the corner which of course makes us think of love, romance and of course flowers! It seems this special day wouldn’t be complete without them. Flowers touch our souls and brighten our spirits which is why they have remained a popular choice for “lovebirds” all over the world!

Depending on your mood and the flowers you pick, you can make this arrangement whimsical or elegant, so gather what you need and let’s get started! [read full article]

]]> http://thevalentineideaplace.com/240/how-to-create-an-irresistible-valentines-day-centerpiece/feed/ 0 Single on Valentine’s Day http://thevalentineideaplace.com/234/single-on-valentines-day/ http://thevalentineideaplace.com/234/single-on-valentines-day/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:06:53 +0000 patricia http://thevalentineideaplace.com/234/single-on-valentines-day/ So, this year, rather than feeling sorry for yourself, here’s what you’re going to do. Stop feeling sorry for yourself; pick out a great outfit; put some smell-good on and get ready to paint the town RED! [read full article]

]]> http://thevalentineideaplace.com/234/single-on-valentines-day/feed/ 0 Eight Keys to Heat Up a Cool Relationship for Valentine’s Day http://thevalentineideaplace.com/235/eight-keys-to-heat-up-a-cool-relationship-for-valentines-day/ http://thevalentineideaplace.com/235/eight-keys-to-heat-up-a-cool-relationship-for-valentines-day/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:06:54 +0000 patricia http://thevalentineideaplace.com/235/eight-keys-to-heat-up-a-cool-relationship-for-valentines-day/ 1. CELEBRATE VALENTINES DAY EVERY DAY: Love is a practice. Say I love you in the morning and at night – more is better. Share with one another the things that give you the greatest pleasure and help one another’s dream come true. For example if you partner loves music, bring home CDs or tickets to concerts often. If your partner loves football watch with him on a regular basis. [read full article]

]]> http://thevalentineideaplace.com/235/eight-keys-to-heat-up-a-cool-relationship-for-valentines-day/feed/ 0 Valentine’s Day, Fairytales and Finding Your Soul Mate http://thevalentineideaplace.com/43/valentine%e2%80%99s-day-fairytales-and-finding-your-soul-mate/ http://thevalentineideaplace.com/43/valentine%e2%80%99s-day-fairytales-and-finding-your-soul-mate/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 03:57:59 +0000 patricia http://thevalentineideaplace.com/index.php/2006/02/02/valentine%e2%80%99s-day-fairytales-and-finding-your-soul-mate/ Is it really any wonder that we’re in so much trouble as a society when it comes to marriage and relationships when you look around at the various media portrayals of what an ideal, healthy relationship might look like…[read full article]

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