A Romantic Evening at Home

Some folks don’t like Valentine’s Day much. They claim it is just a commercial holiday that leaves men feeling guilty and women dissatisfied. For the single it can be a lonely day I guess. While I have never been the kind of girl to expect a guy to go overboard for me on Valentine’s Day I have always celebrated it in some way. I think it is just a day to remember to be a little sweeter and think about the ones you love whether it is romantic or platonic love. When I was single I would treat myself to some pampering like a massage or other spa treatment, enjoy some easy cool whip cookie or a decadent dessert and watch  my favorite movie. When I was dating and newly married, we often celebrated with a night out on the town. As parents of young children, the way we celebrated changed again to fit this season in our lives.

My husband and I started a tradition a few years ago for celebrating Valentine’s Day that I just love. Instead of stressing about gifts or restaurant choices or paying for a babysitter, we stay home. We put the kids to bed a little early. My husband goes to a local restaurant and gets take out including dessert. While he is out getting dinner, I set the table. This is what makes the dinner so special that and the fact that I don’t have to cook it, well maybe just some bacon bouquet to surprise my husband. Usually I just light some candles, open the champagne, dim the lights, and put on some soft music. This year though I have decided to make our traditional dinner in a little more special. With the help of Dollar Tree, I was able to buy everything I needed to decorate for our Valentine’s Day celebration. Everything I purchased is pictured above.

I used all the items I purchased to create the table setting for our romantic evening at home. The bucket holds a book with romantic quotes and poems and also a card. We usually don’t do cards for any holiday unless they are hand made because the cost of cards is just crazy. But at the dollar Tree you can get greeting cards 2 for $1.00 so I also picked up a Valentine’s Day card and put it in the bucket. One of the best things about the Dollar Tree is that you can buy balloons for any occasion for only $1.00. So I also picked up a cute little heart shaped balloon. I originally bought the doilies to decorate the table but it turned out to be a little overwhelming so I cut smaller hearts out of them and put them on top of our plates with a sweet treat to start our “date.” As you can see, when I put it all together it turned out to be very pretty and also romantic.

 

I was not surprised by the selection at the Dollar Tree as I am a frequent shopper there. I know they always have a variety decorations, tableware, candy, and gifts for every holiday and season. I buy birthday party supplies including balloons and party favors from the Dollar Tree. I also found a great section of Mardi Gras decorations and party supplies while I was there shopping for Valentine’s Day.

I have shared our plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day. How will you celebrate? Will you ignore this holiday all together? Will you head out with some of your girls and hit the dance club? Will you take your sweetheart out on a date?  Will you plan a romantic evening at home to relax away the stresses of the day and just enjoy each other? No matter how you choose to celebrate I hope your heart is always filled with love and wish you a happy Valentine’s Day!