{"id":25373,"date":"2021-01-04T17:56:59","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T23:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/?p=25373"},"modified":"2022-01-18T10:14:41","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T16:14:41","slug":"simple-family-traditions-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/blog\/simple-family-traditions-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Simple Family Traditions for Valentine&#8217;s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>February is one of my favorite months! I always look forward to creating some fun memories and enjoy simple family traditions for Valentine&#8217;s Day.   Nothing extravagant, just little things that make the kids and our furry kid feel a little extra special! It is also my son&#8217;s birthday month which makes it extra sweet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"26312\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/valentine_priya_outsidesuburbia\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentine_priya_outsidesuburbia.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;outsidesuburbia.com&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1612028256&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9OutsideSuburbia All Rights Reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"valentine_priya_outsidesuburbia\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentine_priya_outsidesuburbia.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentine_priya_outsidesuburbia.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentine_priya_outsidesuburbia.jpg\" alt=\"Simple Family Traditions for Valentine's Day | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-26312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentine_priya_outsidesuburbia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentine_priya_outsidesuburbia-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentine_priya_outsidesuburbia-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentine_priya_outsidesuburbia-150x100.jpg 150w\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/blog\/simple-family-traditions-valentines-day\/#Impactful_Meaningful_Gifts_that_GIVE_BACK\" title=\"Impactful &amp; Meaningful Gifts that GIVE BACK\">Impactful &amp; Meaningful Gifts that GIVE BACK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/blog\/simple-family-traditions-valentines-day\/#Valentines_Day_Gift_Ideas\" title=\"Valentine&#8217;s Day Gift Ideas\">Valentine&#8217;s Day Gift Ideas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valentines_Day_Memories\"><\/span><strong>Valentine&#8217;s Day Memories<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Who says Valentine&#8217;s Days is just for couples?!  We love making it a family affair and enjoy celebrating <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/web-stories\/family-valentines-day-ideas-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valentines&#8217; Day<\/a> with the kids. The house would be decked up in hearts and splashes of red all through February.  We would get together and make little notes and treats for friends.  When the kids were young I would meet them at school for a special Valentine&#8217;s Day lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"26412\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;outsidesuburbia.com&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot G3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1135541465&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9OutsideSuburbia All Rights Reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;7.1875&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"valentines_outsidesuburbia-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-2.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-2-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"26414\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-4.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;outsidesuburbia.com&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot G3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1135541658&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9OutsideSuburbia All Rights Reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;7.1875&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"valentines_outsidesuburbia-4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-4.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-4.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"26414\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-4.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-4\/\" class=\"wp-image-26414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-4-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-4-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-4-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"26413\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;outsidesuburbia.com&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot G3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1135541521&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9OutsideSuburbia All Rights Reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;7.1875&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"valentines_outsidesuburbia-3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-3.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-3.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"26413\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-3.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-3\/\" class=\"wp-image-26413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-3-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-3-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-3-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We would have heart-shaped pancakes or donuts loaded with pink and red sprinkles on Valentine&#8217;s Day,  it was a favorite family tradition that the kids looked forward to! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"26415\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-5.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;outsidesuburbia.com&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot SD400&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1210154483&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9OutsideSuburbia All Rights Reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;90&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"valentines_outsidesuburbia-5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-5-1024x1024.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-5-1024x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-5-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-5-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-5-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-5-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-5-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-5-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-5-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/valentines_outsidesuburbia-5-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the kids got older and left for college, I would still make some treats to send them.  I sent some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venusetfleur.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forever Roses <\/a>to my daughter last year and it is still going strong.  I&#8217;m working on getting somethings together for her (will share later, don&#8217;t want to ruin the surprise :))<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_some_of_our_favorite_family_traditions_for_Valentines_Day\"><\/span><strong>Here are some of our favorite family traditions for&nbsp;Valentine&#8217;s Day:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#xfe0f; Decorate the living areas with some LOVE pillows and cozy blankets.<\/li><li>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#xfe0f; Deck the table&nbsp;with Valentine&#8217;s&nbsp;plates, mugs&nbsp;and&nbsp;decorations. Red plates work double duty during the holidays and Valentines&#8217; day.<\/li><li>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#xfe0f; String paper heart banners or garlands.  They are easy to make with red, pink and white paper.   Or you can cut them and leave a trail of hearts leading to the table.<\/li><li>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#xfe0f; Write a love letter or notes to the kiddos and hiding them in lunch boxes.<\/li><li>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#xfe0f; Don&#8217;t stop with just friends, make Valentine&#8217;s cards for grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.<\/li><li>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#xfe0f; Make heart-shaped sugar cookies and frosting them together. (I love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surlatable.com\/sugar-cookie-mix\/PRO-5650072.html?cgid=SPC-388720#start=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this premade mix<\/a> by Sur La Table, it keeps the shape after baking, unlike other brands.  You can get these <a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/brlK2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fun&nbsp;heart cookie cutters<\/a> or stamp them with cute messages using these <a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/brn6u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">letter stamps<\/a>)<\/li><li>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#xfe0f; Share the homemade goodies and cards with friends and teachers. The homemade cookies are always a hit.  You can make hot chocolate bombs that are all the rage this season or some old fashioned hot chocolate mix in <a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/brn6B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">small mason jars<\/a>. <\/li><li>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#xfe0f; Get heart-shaped donuts, bagels (Einstein Bagels and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dunkindonuts.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dunkin&#8217; Donuts<\/a>) usually carry them during February) or make heart-shaped pancakes at home for breakfast. Add a little red food color to the pancake batter, I <a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/brlNr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">use these pancakes&nbsp;rings<\/a>.  You can use them to make heart-shaped eggs as well.<\/li><li>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#xfe0f; Set up a nice Valentines&#8217; dinner at home with fancy plates, flutes, cloth napkins and nice desserts.  You don&#8217;t have to fuss with the menu, even pizza and soda will work, kids enjoy the setup and idea more than the food.  <\/li><li>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#xfe0f; Get matching heart PJs or tees&nbsp;and take some fun family photos.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Hope the list of simple family traditions for Valentine&#8217;s Day inspired you to create a few of your own!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shop_some_of_my_Valentines_Day_Favorites\"><\/span><strong>Shop some of my Valentine&#8217;s Day Favorites<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-sc-widget-id=\"P-600a253ec09dd05cf1186430\"><\/div><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/widgets.shopstyle.com\/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div data-sc-widget-id=\"P-600a29292b88823c367f5114\"><\/div><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/widgets.shopstyle.com\/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valentines_Day_Desserts_and_Treats\"><\/span><strong>Valentine&#8217;s Day Desserts and Treats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I love making homemade cookies with the kids and have tried a few recipes over the years and this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surlatable.com\/sugar-cookie-mix\/PRO-5650072.html#prefn1=productType&amp;prefv1=HardGood&amp;q=cookies%20mix&amp;start=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cookie mix<\/a> is now my all time favorite.  It is a little more expensive than your regular store brands but they turn out perfect.  Just mix an egg and butter, voila! Decorate the cookies with Wilton cookie icing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"25381\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/priya_outsidesuburbia-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/priya_outsidesuburbia-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;outsidesuburbia.com&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1611093248&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9OutsideSuburbia All Rights Reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"priya_outsidesuburbia-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/priya_outsidesuburbia-2.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/priya_outsidesuburbia-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/priya_outsidesuburbia-2.jpg\" alt=\"Easy &amp; Best Classic Sugar Cookies  |  Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-25381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/priya_outsidesuburbia-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/priya_outsidesuburbia-2-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/priya_outsidesuburbia-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/priya_outsidesuburbia-2-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I will confess: we have a sweet tooth! Over the years I have compiled a few of my favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/best-valentine-sweets-in-dallas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valentine&#8217;s Day treats<\/a> that I buy locally here in Dallas, check them out. The made from scratch heart-shaped mini-pies called Valenpies (don&#8217;t miss trying a slice of Doctor Love) are adorable and delicious, now they ship nationwide too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impactful_Meaningful_Gifts_that_GIVE_BACK\"><\/span><strong>Impactful &amp; Meaningful Gifts that GIVE BACK<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrate love with Gifts that give back.  I LOVE this three-dimensional garland perfect for Valentine&#8217;s Day or even engagement parties, and weddings and other celebrations.  These lovely garlands also can double as d\u00e9cor for nurseries and kids&#8217; rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"26496\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/blog\/simple-family-traditions-valentines-day\/attachment\/heart-garland\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Heart-garland.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Ramachandran, Priya (S&amp;L HHS)&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1612201411&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Heart-garland.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Heart-garland.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Heart-garland.jpg\" alt=\"Impactful &amp; Meaningful Valentine's Day Gifts | Outside Suburbia \" class=\"wp-image-26496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Heart-garland.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Heart-garland-640x375.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Heart-garland-600x352.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Heart-garland-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every purchase of this <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i298770.net\/0koEL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heart garland <\/a>supports artisans in Nepal, many of whom previously did not have access to formal education and are women who are the sole providers for their families. They are empowered through dignified income opportunities to ultimately achieve financial independence, make critical decisions, and have their voices heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See a few other <a href=\"https:\/\/mypria.org\/listing-category\/gifts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meaningful gifts that give back<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valentines_Day_Gift_Ideas\"><\/span><strong>Valentine&#8217;s Day Gift Ideas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few ideas for Valentine&#8217;s Day gifts for the kiddos and adults.  Keep the theme pink or red and get something small yet meaningful.  Again it&#8217;s all about the idea, the memory than the gift itself.  Something small and simple will make for a lovely memory and become a family Valentine&#8217;s day tradition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hannaandersson.com\/family-pajamas\/00165.html?cgid=family-pajamas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matching Heart PJs for the whole family<\/a> (Hanna Andersson makes the cutest PJ and they last a lifetime).  I love these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rollerrabbit.com\/sleepwear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roller Rabbit<\/a> ones too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"720\" data-attachment-id=\"26487\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/blog\/simple-family-traditions-valentines-day\/attachment\/heart-pjs\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Heart-pjs.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"641,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Ramachandran, Priya (S&amp;L HHS)&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1611249493&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Heart-pjs\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Heart-pjs.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Heart-pjs.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Heart-pjs.jpg\" alt=\"Matching Family Heart PJs for Valentines day | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-26487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Heart-pjs.jpg 641w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Heart-pjs-600x674.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Heart-pjs-150x168.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/brlC8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rose Quartz Facial Roller and Gua Sha Rose Quartz Sculpty Tool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I got my tee from Sezane this year but you can find a few Heart Sweaters or Tees anywhere including, some affordable options like <a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/brlCX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kohls <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/brlC3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old Navy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boys don&#8217;t have to shy away from wearing pinks or reds either.  My son loves his hoodies in bright reds.  H&amp;M carries a few nice hoodies this year. I like this <a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/brlEE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hoodie with a subtle heart motif<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cute <a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/brn6H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">socks in pretty prints<\/a> always make great gifts.  These red ones with mom hearts are great for V-day and Mother&#8217;s Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"26507\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/valentines_34_priya_outsidesuburbia\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_34_priya_outsidesuburbia.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;outsidesuburbia.com&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone X&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1548334469&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9OutsideSuburbia All Rights Reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"valentines_34_priya_outsidesuburbia\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_34_priya_outsidesuburbia.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_34_priya_outsidesuburbia.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_34_priya_outsidesuburbia.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Pet Gift ideas | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-26507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_34_priya_outsidesuburbia.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_34_priya_outsidesuburbia-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_34_priya_outsidesuburbia-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_34_priya_outsidesuburbia-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s not forget those furry ones in the family!  Fashion a cute heart bandana from a piece of triangle Valentine&#8217;s day fabric (you can buy them at the craft store).  You can get some cute heart toys, Valentine&#8217;s rope toys or other small <a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/brlKK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gifts for the pets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I LOVE this collection of sweaters, I have one from last year&#8217;s collection.  It is sweet, feminine and festive, a perfect gift for Valentine&#8217;s Day to treat yourself or for your daughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-sc-widget-id=\"P-60187cb4c09dd07668a3e634\"><\/div><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/widgets.shopstyle.com\/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>I love this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicwish.com\/3d-heart-double-layered-mesh-maxi-skirt-in-red.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mesh skirt with hearts<\/a> as well, super cute with a black blouse or valentine&#8217;s tee. If you don&#8217;t want to spend a lot on something you can&#8217;t wear regularly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chicwish.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/789a34736ead3066d85296b038a5aa03\/1\/1\/11217c.36.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/obsw.it\/s\/25xq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SHOP ALL MY 2022 VALENTINES DAY FAVORITES<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Valentine&#8217;s Day is not complete without some chocolates. Godiva always comes through with their packaging and products, I&#8217;m sad that they are closing their stores. You can find a few beautifully packaged and <a href=\"https:\/\/mypria.org\/listing-category\/food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">responsibly sourced chocolates here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See a visual story of this post <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/web-stories\/family-valentines-day-ideas-2022-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>What are some of your Family Valentines Day Traditions? <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"26503\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;outsidesuburbia.com&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1612101657&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9OutsideSuburbia All Rights Reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia-1024x1024.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia-1024x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"10 Simple Family Traditions for Valentine's Day | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-26503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines_priya_outsidesuburbia-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wishing you and yours a happy &amp; healthy month of &#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#xfe0f;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PIN IT FOR LATER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"26501\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/blog\/simple-family-traditions-valentines-day\/attachment\/valentines-day-pin\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines-day-Pin.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"735,1102\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"valentines-day-Pin\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines-day-Pin-683x1024.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines-day-Pin-683x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines-day-Pin-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines-day-Pin-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines-day-Pin-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines-day-Pin-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines-day-Pin-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/valentines-day-Pin.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><em>\u00a0This post may contain affiliate links, partnership or sponsored content. 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