February is deemed the month of love all because of one day – February 14th. Valentine’s Day is the day dedicated to making sure those you love know you love them. But when you think about it, shouldn’t that happen every day?
I say YES! So here are ten simple ways to say, “I love you” any day of the week:
- Make a favorite dessert. My hubby’s favorite dessert is cheesecake. Since I have never made a cheesecake that has been worthy and they are too expensive to buy on a regular basis, I sort of cheat and use a no-bake recipe that he loves.
Cream one package of cream cheese along with 1/3 cup of sugar. Add 1 cup of sour cream and 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Fold in 8 ounces of cool whip and pour the mixture into a pie crust. You can certainly make your own…but I have also never made a worthy pie crust so I bought mine premade. Chill and serve.
- A handwritten note sent by snail mail can make someone’s day. Be a little different and tuck a favorite recipe card inside. Why not share your favorite things?
- Lots of things can be made into a heart shape…pancakes, waffles, sandwiches, brownies, cookies. Little ones will love it and big ones might get a giggle or two out of the gesture.
I’m not a big cutout cookie girl, but they are a fun thing to do with kids (on a day you have a little extra dose of patience)! Here is a simple recipe for you: Take 2 ¼ cups of flour and combine with 1 cup powdered sugar. Stir in 1 cup of melted butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours. Once chilled, roll that dough out and cut away with your favorite shapes and designs. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. Once cooled, spread with frosting. I mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with a few teaspoons of milk and then mix in 2 teaspoons of light corn syrup and ¼ teaspoon of vanilla or other flavoring. I didn’t say these were healthy…
- Surprise your spouse/child with lunch at work/school. If that is not feasible, slip a special note in their lunch bag or wallet.
- Nothing says, “You’re special” like breaking out the good china! You don’t need a special holiday to have permission to use your china…just special people!
- Do something unexpected – like shovel your neighbor’s driveway, wash your teenager’s car, or run errands for a friend.
- Treats with a special note attached are great to show your love and appreciation to others.
- Make up some gift jars – cocoa, cookies, cakes…oh my!
- Conversation hearts can make for some fun love notes.
- Make your favorite bread or muffins for your child’s teachers.
by: D (Deanna) of SpotLight316 Ministries
I am Deanna. All my friends call me D, so you can too! I am a wife, mom, and friend who wears many different hats. My primary role is that of wife and mom. I found the proverbial “beauty from ashes” in my own broken world and it is these very struggles that drive me to provide a space for others to fully express themselves and grow in the grace of God.
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This is a fabulous post, just in time for Valentine’s Day. These ideas are very sweet. Thanks for sharing this!
This is so nice, I know that I don’t say I love you enough and I really need to work on that.
I love these ideas for anytime you just want to say I love you or do something special. These treats look yummy. Thank you for sharing!
These are great ideas, there are never too many ways to say I love you! Thanks for posting!!
Really like yoyu ways to say I love you. Always looking for more ideas to say I love you. thanks for the post.
Aww I love these! All so sweet and heart warming.
I don’t think you can ever tell someone too much that you love them. These are some great ideas thanks for sharing.
These are adorable! Thanks for sharing.
What lovely and fun ways to say I love you!
Thank you for all these lovely and/or fun ideas