Just One Mom Trying: Valentine's Day

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Saturday, February 6, 2016

Singing Time: Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts

Valentine's Day is one of my very favorite holidays. Last year I posted this activity to another blog (and ended up shutting it down due to traffic control). So, I'm posting it here again for this year.

I really liked THIS idea by Crafts By Friends. I wanted to copy this but didn't have a lot of time to make the hearts and paint them. I had Peter Priesthood (aka my hot husband) work his Photoshop and Illustrator skills and whip me up some "conversation hearts" that I could just print out, cut, and laminate. He delivered.

Feel free to download and print the PDF for all images HERE.

Last year I got to the Primary room about 10 minutes early and posted hearts all over the room. When it was time for Singing Time I expressed how excited I was for Valentine's Day. I explained to the children what conversation hearts were to jog their memory and for my Sunbeams who didn't know what they were. You can even bring in a bag of hearts to show the children and reward them at the end for good singing.

I chose one child to pick a heart and read the message. It was easier for Senior Primary to try to guess which song we were going to sing based on the message. I also put a post-it note on the back that indicated HOW were were going to sing the song (hum, every other word, boys/girls, teachers/children, with actions, etc.) to mix it up a bit.

Here are the possible songs for each heart. I wrote these songs on the back with the song number so it would be easy for me to tell the pianist which song we were going to sing.

WIN

Scripture Power (Friend)

SHHH

Chapel Doors (CS #156)

I'M HAPPY

If You're Happy (CS #266)

A Happy Family (CS #198)

WISE UP

The Wise Man and the Foolish Man (CS #281)

LISTEN

Listen, Listen (#107)

Search, Ponder, and Pray (CS #109)

LOVE

Jesus Said Love Everyone (CS #61)

I WILL

Nephi's Courage (CS #120)

4 EVER

Families Can Be Together Forever (CS #188)

I DO

Do As I'm Doing (CS #276)

TEACH ME

I Am a Child of God (CS #2)

Teach Me to Walk in the Light (CS #177)

I LUV YOU

We Are Different (CS #263)

I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus (CS #78)

I'LL FOLLOW

Follow the Prophet

I Will Follow God's Plan (CS #164)

HELP ME

When We're Helping (CS #198)

LOVE ME

Love One Another (CS #136)

YOU & ME

Friends Are Fun (CS #262)

The Family Is of God (Friend)

BIG KISS

Daddy's Homecoming (CS #210)

THANKS

Children All Over the World (CS #16)

PLEASE

Help Me, Dear Father (CS #99)

CALL ME

I Hope They Call Me on a Mission (CS #169)

Quickly I'll Obey (CS #197)

BE TRUE

Stand For the Right (CS #159)

Our Primary Colors (CS #258)

BE COOL

Snow Is Falling (CS #241)

Once There Was a Snowman (CS #249)

SING 2 ME

Sing, Sing, Sing (CS #253)

SMILE

Smiles (CS #267)

I Am Like a Star (CS #163)

TWEET ME

In the Leafy Treetops (CS #240)

If you have any comments or suggestions on how to improve this activity, or even variations of this activity, I'd love to hear. I always want to improve Singing Time.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Easy Valentine Chocolates

Emily 1:27 PM 1 Comments

Looking for a homemade chocolate treat for your Valentine? These chocolate peanut clusters are super delicious AND they take only 3 minutes to make!

Ingredients:

1 bag of Reese's Peanut Butter Chips

1 bag of chocolate chips (use your favorite)

1/2 bag of Heath toffee chips

1/2 can of honey roasted peanuts

Directions:

Pour peanut butter chips and chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave chips for 1 minute. Stir. Return to microwave for an additional 1 minute.
Remove and stir until smooth.
Add Heath toffee chips and peanuts.
Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper or parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
Refrigerate until firm.

Place them in truffle papers in a box, or wrap them up in a clear cellophane bag for party favors!

ENJOY!!

# dessert # gifts

I Love You Because... Chalkboard

Emily 1:05 PM 3 Comments

This past Christmas I received this cute homemade chalkboard from my sister and her husband. This is one of my favorite gifts. I especially love it around Valentine's Day when I'm thinking of all the reasons why I love my husband (and my kids).

Think of all the reasons you love your "loved one" and let them know! You don't need a fancy chalkboard (though it is super cute) to show your love. Use simple Post-it notes or Valentine Day cards.

What would you write today?

If you would like to make your own board, I can tell you that it is a thin piece of wood spray-painted with chalkboard spray. The border/frame is made also from wood trim. The letters are vinyl. The outcome is cute!

# crafts # dating at home

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Valentine Mailboxes

Emily 7:13 AM 3 Comments

This year for Valentine's Day I'm doing something fun for my husband and 3-year old daughter.

I found these two mailboxes last year. This year I'm putting little cards and treats in them each day leading up to Valentine's Day. When the flag is up, my husband and daughter will know to check the mailbox.

I grabbed one simple box of Valentines per person and wrote a reason why I love my husband and my daughter on each card. I used up all the cards.

My husband is getting some of his favorite treats. You may notice the chocolate bars from our previous chocolate tasting date and the cute love coupons from yesterday.

My daughter is also getting some special treats (from the dollar store) that will fit in her mailbox.

I love Valentine's Day!

# dating at home # Valentine's Day

Friday, January 20, 2012

Darling Debit Cards

Emily 5:44 AM 0 Comments

I love Valentine's Day. I love the colors, decorations, candy, and all the lovey dovey stuff. I found these darling gift card-like love coupons at the dollar store. There are 4 cards in a pack and there are 4 different packs. What a fun find!

Usually when I see "love coupons" they usually entail a really expensive coupon like "a weekend getaway" or "day at the spa." And then there are the absurd coupons like "you win an argument" or "servant for a day." ??

Anyway, back to the love. I like these love coupons because they are easy to do and are fun to do! Pick the ones you are willing to do. If you don't have money for a night on the town, don't give that one. Maybe save up and give it for a birthday!

Or you can get really creative and create your own "night on the town" cheap-o style. My night on the town would probably be an In-N-Out picnic dinner, a walk at the harbor, and star-gazing with blankets on the beach. Let your creativity fly!

If anything, these are good ideas to create your own coupons or just little things you can do for your significant other.