In honor of Valentine’s day I wanted to touch on the importance of the relationship between you and your spouse/significant other/partner or whatever it is you have.  Although we love being mommies, we still have to put a priority in our relationships and make the “men” in our lives feel important and loved on this special day.  I know that we are busy with the kids whether we are stay at home or working moms, we are always doing something.  In past years valentine’s day has always been difficult for us because of babysitting issues, other people have plans and are not always available on this special day.  Well ladies….that is not an excuse!!! We have to make do with what we have, and for most of you like me we have kids and don’t always have options of leaving them behind to enjoy a lovely evening at a nice restaurant.   I have a few ideas and suggestions to share with all of you, some of these which I have done in the past, and some I would love to try.  I would love to hear your own personal Valentine’s day activities you do with your loved one. Some of these ideas require very little money and come straight from the heart.  <3

• Make a special dessert for your hubby, cupcakes, or heart shaped sugar cookies and enjoy them together after the kids are asleep.  You can do this while enjoying a movie or show together, this gives you some time without the kids to enjoy each other’s company with a yummy dessert.  In the past, I have store-bought a dessert, I think making it homemade shows you made an effort to do something that takes time.  Try it out! 🙂
• Rather than buying a card, make one.  Write something out to your spouse that comes directly from your heart and words.  This will mean so much more and it’s free!
• Make his favorite dinner and light candles around the house.  Even if you have to eat with the kids, this will teach your kids the love you have for their dad.  It’s important for kids to see that their parents love each other (even if they get grossed out! 🙂
• Take out the stemware and have a glass of champagne.  This is a perfect time for you and him to tell each other how you feel, not only on this special day of love, but every day!

            It is so important for our spouses to feel appreciated, loved, and important not just on Valentine’s Day but every day of the year.  Sometimes it’s the little things that count.  Whatever it is you decide to do, just make it special in your own way.  These are a few ideas I have, hope they help and that you day is full of love <3