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Show a Little Love: Valentine Gift Ideas

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I like to give the hubs something that I made for Valentine’s Day. He always complains about how Valentine’s Day is so commercialized, so I like to give him something with a little more meaning along with his store bought gift. Here are a couple of ideas: last year I gave him a deck of cards with 52 Reasons Why I Love You. This year I am giving him this personalized Rubik’s cube, so hopefully he is not reading this! 🙂

This “52 Reasons Why I Love You” card deck gift was a big success last year! It was really fun to make, but took me a bit longer to make than I anticipated so leave yourself a good amount of time and get started early! Here are some examples of some of my reasons…

I wrapped it up in a festive bag with some crinkle paper and a ribbon. He LOVED it and asked if we could hang it somewhere for everyone to see. I saw the card deck idea here.

This year’s idea came from Love Actually. When I saw this Personalized Photo Rubik’s Cube I knew it would be perfect. Let’s face it, the hubs is a geek and loves a normal Rubik’s cube, so how could he not love one plastered with photos of us even more! I was ecstatic when I found a Rubik’s cube at the dollar store and snatched it up for this project.

I wanted to use really candid pics that showed personality. I put one of our engagement pics on the top and a pic from the sand on our Honeymoon in Puerto Rico on the bottom. Then I circled the cube with pics from our bridals (Thanksgiving Point), wedding day (Salt Lake LDS temple), and reception (The Lodge in Perry, UT).


I love how it turned out and hope he loves it too!

Linking up with Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Design, Strut Your Stuff at Somewhat Simple, Creation by Kara for Look What I Made, Talented Tuesday for My Frugal Family, Market Yourself Monday on Sumo’s Sweet Stuff and Show Off Your Stuff on Fireflies and Jellybeans.

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Chicken Noodle Jar Soup

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I had a few requests for the recipe for the Chicken Noodle Jar Soup from yesterday’s get well care package post. Ask, and you shall receive. I think it is a nice gift idea for someone who is feeling a little under the weather.

Chicken Noodle Jar Soup

2 Tbs. Chicken Bouillon Granules
2 Tbs. Dried onion
2 tsps. Dried celery flaked
1 tsp. Black Pepper
4 Cups Egg noodles

Put all ingredients in a jar or bag and give with the following instructions.

Bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 can of chicken and contents of bag. Boil 12-15 minutes.

I got this recipe from my wonderful neighbor Marilyn who we lovingly refer to as our son’s ward Grandma. We love them and are so happy to have Marilyn in nursery with the little guy on Sunday now!!

Oh, and mom is doing a bit better. She was able to come to a family birthday dinner which was great! Thanks for your concern!

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Show a Little Love: Get Well Soon Care Package

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When I was in college my mom always brought me a Care Package for finals week. It was filled with snacks and things to relieve some of the crazy all night studying stress. I was so thankful to receive these packages and they really did help me know I was loved and thought about.

Well, recently my mom had a minor stroke. Luckily, she has next to none of the possibly terrible side effects, but is really tired and has been ordered to basically do nothing for a few weeks. This is hard enough for anyone, but my mom is a busy body and a clean freak too. Having a house in disarray would likely drive her completely batty.

I was not able to go up to visit right away because the stress of having crazy two year old son running around during her recovery was sure to send her straight back to the ER. So I had to wait until the weekend, but wanted to send my love right away. I knew a get well care package would be just the thing.

Here are the items and messages I came up with:

  • Corner book mark (idea from Little Birdie Secrets): Headache have you “cornered?” Slip this little marker on the corner of your page and she’ll hold your place for ya!
  • Chicken noodle jar soup (put in a bag instead for mailing): just had instructions
  • Lindor hazlenut candy bar: I know all this rest is driving you “nuts” but be good to yourself and you’ll feel better soon!
  • Cozy slipper socks: “Sock” it to this chilly weather! Slip these on and feel warm and cozy in no time.
  • Good & Plenty: Be “good” and get “plenty” of rest.
  • Card: Keep Going! You can “not” do it! (You know encouragement for those who are supposed to do nothing)

Mom and Dad both loved it! I don’t think that getting something fun in the mail thing ever wears off! My mom told me she LOVES the socks, so I just gave her another pair last night.

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Show a Little Love: High School Date

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Most of you know about one of my New Years goals to go on a planned date out once a month. Well, we’ve upped the ante and decided that on those weeks that we do not go out, we will do a date in after the kiddo is asleep. We are taking turns planning it and it was my week last week. While driving to pick up the hubs from work, the cd player rotated to Monster Ballads and I was totally inspired. I know, inspired from the music of big hair bands. But I was!

I decided it would be so fun to plan a 90’s date since that was during both of our high school years. While pondering what to do I came up with the date theme “What if we had met in high school.” We always joke about it, so why not pretend for the night!

It started out with this gym bag full of basketball attire for the hubs. I took inspiration from our actual high school lives. There was a note inside that said, “While I was at drill team practice, I noticed you at basketball practice across the hall.” We both got dressed in the appropriate attire, he in his basketball uniform (the actual jersey saved from high school) and me in my Rockette sweatshirt (I dug out from the depths of my closet) and yoga pants.

Once we were clothed in our high school duds he found a note in the pocket of his shorts that said, “You have to see her again. You go ask her if she is going to Kevan’s party tonight.” (Kevan was one of his best friend’s in HS) I of course said I was. I instructed him that the family room was Kevan’s house and I got my standard HS party food and met him there.

I sat down by him on the couch and we looked over the selection of movies/tv. On tv, so appropriately recorded by my Tivo, was Seinfeld, Friends, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Saved by the Bell. You could also have a selection of movies like Strange Brew, Princess Bride, So I Married an Axe Murderer, etc.

While watching tv and after the hilarious put your hand on the couch and stretch out your finger so they will hold your hand (initiated by the hubs, good role playing babe!), he found the note I had previously placed in the bag of chips. It read “I know this is cheesy, but will you go to Sadie Hawkins with me?” For those of you who don’t know, Sadies is a girls choice dance where you wear matching shirts.

So in to the matching shirts we changed as the sound of 90’s rock ballads filled the air. We danced in the kitchen and shared our funny tricks and memories from dance days gone by. On the “sound system” was a note that read “You are going to remember this night, head over to get your pictures taken.” This is when the real fun started. These were the best of the HS dance date poses.

After our little photo shoot with the timer, there was a note that read, “This date has been great, do you dare go in for the kiss?” Ironically enough, he had already kissed me by this point. He snuck one in while we danced. But, that about sums it up. Hope you enjoyed this trip back in time! I know we did, we had some serious fun on this at home date!

So now it’s your time to share! I want to hear any ideas you have for showing a little love! Could be fun date ideas, Valentine’s ideas, service or appreciation ideas, it’s up to you! The possibilities are endless. Link up the direct link (not your home page) below so we can all visit you. And don’t forget to use the cute button or link button so others can come see the rest of the ideas.


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