As room mom of my daughter’s fourth grade class, I’ll help plan and attend the class Valentine’s Day Celebration! The parents are sending in treats. We’ll play “Valentine Bingo,” using “conversation hearts” as markers, and the kids will stuff Valentine cards into each others’ “mailboxes”. Two years ago, my daughter and I made homemade Valentines for all her friends, and last year we found adorable Vintage re-printed ones. This year she’s chosen to go with classic “Snoopy and the Gang” valentines. Remember those grade school Valentine days?
Dear Nicole.
I have read your blog for Valentines Day, a day we just got a few years a go in Denmark. I am so glad that our husbands finally get it, because it is a beautiful tradition! It came to Denmark very fast, but my husband ( your father-in-law) is not so good to remember it…(so like father, like son). I like to read your blog and the Farmgirls history… they are so good, and I like the organic way. Love and hugs from Ulla, Denmark
Hi Mor! Thank you for reading my blog! Miss you all so much! When I see you next we will have to "team up" and remind our hubbies about what is so special about Valentines Day! (And birthdays, and anniversaries….).
As for the Farmgirls, you were an inspiration, too, when I started my Sisterhood Chapter! My Farmgirls Chapter reminds me of your knitting circle group! Love you! Hugs to everyone there! – Nicole
Nicole,
As always I love your posts. Happy Valentines Day to you and your sweetie!
Hugs,
Laurie
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Little Henhouse on the Island
Laurie, you too! Farmgirl hugs right back at ya! Thanks for reading and commenting! – Nicole
Happy Valentines Day Nicole. I really enjoyed your post. I love cards. I love nice paper stock. Valentines Day is another reason to have fun creating something new to send to my family and friends. While I have been single for the past few years I have always been fortunate enough to spend the night out with friends. This year it’s looking like that won’t happen. So I plan to treat myself by getting a massage and then picking up a salad to go at Panera. I will enjoy that while watching a rom/com at home with my 2 cats. I hope everyone finds a way to make the day special for themselves.
Kindredly,
Sharon
Sharon,
Sounds like you have a nice evening planned!
I love to create cards, too. This year I am not sending homemade cards as I found some too cute to pass up! The sentiment inside is so nice, too. Thanks for reading and commenting. Have a great, Happy Valentines Day! –Nicole
I was married on Valentines Day 7 years ago. Sometime he is very romantic and then there’s the time he forgets. So you have a great Valentines Day.
Debra, Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy Anniversary! -Nicole
I’m not sure what I"m doing Valentine’s Day. I don’t have a sweetheart except for my dad 😉 🙂 So we’ll probably do something fun, and I’ll treat him to something nice 🙂 🙂
Oh, I LOVE that movie "The Magic of Ordinary Days" It’s romantic and I love the 1940s era, too!!! That’s a great movie 😉 🙂
Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather – Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #2176
p.s. I LOVED making/receiving VAlentine cards in grade school 🙂 🙂 I still remember this really sweet card a boy in my third grade class made for me years ago 🙂
Heather, I think it is great you spend Valentine’s with your dad. Wish I could see my parents more often. My daddy once bought me a "jigsaw puzzle" Valentine when I was very, very small. You had to put it together to read it. He signed it, and put it in a little manilla mailing envelope, with a hand-drawn cartoon for me. I still have it to this day. Have a great day! Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Nicole
"The Magic of Ordinary Days"–what a special movie! Thank you for the reminder of it! Happy Valentines!
Hi Nancy, yes, isn’t it a sweet one for this time of year? Thanks for reading! -Nicole
I have been finding a lot of my folks’ old cards and keepsakes in the process of tending to my mom’s estate. I know that there are several valentines that my dad and mom received years and years ago. I took a jewelry class last year in which we learned how to use resin in bezel cups to create pendants, etc. I love the styles of the vintage cards and I am going to create some memory pieces for each of my parents. Basically, you cut out paper objects, seal them, and then pour the mixed resin over them. Lots of fun for winter evenings! Also just watched a tutorial on shadow boxes, which would be EXTRA cute for old valentines..
One of my fave movies is ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’. Always makes me laugh and has such a happy ending…
Oh yes! I finally joined the MJFarm Sisterhood! Now I just have to find a local group of members to play with!
Have a wonderful Valentine day!
Jan, thank you for the comment! What a wonderful idea you have for your vintage Valentines, and such a sweet sentimental keepsake of your parents. Making the jewelry would be a fun thing to do with a Sisterhood chapter, as well.
I love "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", too! My father is half-Greek, and so much of it reminded him of his family. It’s a funny film, great for Valentines! Hugs to you! -Nicole
Great blog! I loved the heart shaped craft items – did you make these?
Thanks for posting the recipe for the casserole. It sounds yummy and I will have to make it next week.
Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your family!
Happy Valentine’s Rose! Enjoy the casserole! -Nicole
– I need to come out and learn some phtography skills from you. Your clarity is fabulous. And you seem to have a few polished graphics skills too!
Hery, thank you very much! That’s quite a compliment and you’ve made my day! -Nicole
enjoyed reading this; I don’t have a sisterhood; but do get together with gal friends occasionally. For valentines; I’m thinking of sending cards to single Moms and single widows
Hi Carolyn, That’s a wonderful idea! Girl Scouts sent Valentines to the troops this year, too. Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole