Take a Break: Make some last minute Valentine’s

With Valentine’s Day two days away, here are some very inexpensive gifts and cards to make for Valentine’s Day.

Design a Mug with Sharpies: Write or draw something on a light colored mug (or other porcelain dish) with a Sharpie. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before washing or using. These will need to be cleaned by hand. 

Love Coupons 

Last minute Valentine’s Day Ideas from Martha Stewart 

29 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts 

Send E-cards: Below are free on-line e-card options-note some include virtual flowers and chocolates

• Blue Mountain 

• 123 Greetings 

• Virtual flowers and cards 

• Valentine E-Cards

Flowers: I learned this from a florist- It’s okay to use flowers from the grocery store, Costco, Wal-Mart or even your local deli.  It’s what you do with them that counts. Arrange them in a nice vase or other container. If you need some help arranging them, check out these links:

• Arranging Store Bought Flowers 

• 3 Ways to arrange supermarket flowers 

• 10 Tips for Making Florist Style Bouquets from Grocery Store Flowers 

If you need to send flowers, you can save money by calling a florist in the town where the person lives and discussing what’s in season, best prices, designs etc. Be aware that if you Google a local florist, the top sites may in fact not be local to the area you want. Get a phone number and call.

Need more ideas, check out past Valentine Take a Breaks

Valentine’s Paper Basket 

Valentine’s Day Activities Paper and Scissors (chains, cobweb, German Paper cutting) 

Eatable Valentines 

Valentine’s cupcakes 

Valentine Haiku and Mandala

Mantras/Kisses at the Bottom/Valentines