Belated Love Day

I realize that I'm about 2 weeks too late on this post. I also realize that many people view Valentine's Day as a pathetic excuse for Hallmark and Chocolate makers to take advantage of us...and maybe it is. But I love what this little faux holiday can represent:

Love for each other. Love for our Creator. Love for life.

Plus...I love any excuse to give and receive gifts :)

Here is what our "Love Day" consisted of:

...and much more :)

Even though it's no longer Valentine's Day, it's always good to share some love.
So, be sure to tell someone you love them today!

What are your thoughts on this "Holiday"?


P.S. Thank you so much for the great Giveaway, Cecia!

The gift card will be used to purchase some much-needed items for our home, like...

{hehe, "much needed"}

I'll be sure to post pictures of whatever I end up buying. Thanks again! :)

Valentine's Day Freebies

Well, Valentine's Day is just a few days away...are you ready??

If not, I have corralled some links to free {or inexpensive} DIY cards, recipes, and much more. For many of them, all you have to do is just click the link, download the PDF file, print, and you're good to go!

Moulin Rouge Minis
http://www.ambrosiagirl.com/blog/?s=moulin+rouge

Owl Valentine

http://www.livinglocurto.com/2009/01/valentine-freebies/

Goodie Bags
http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2010/01/diy-valentine’s-day-goodie-bags/

"You are loved" postcard
http://ohhellofriend.blogspot.com/2010/02/resource.html

Round Gift Tags
http://loveobsessinspire.typepad.com/my-blog/2009/11/free-printable-goodies-carte-blanche-invitations.html

Smore's Valentine Brownie Recipe
http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/4691

Blank Birdie Cards/Gift Tags
http://junecrafts.blogspot.com/2010/02/youre-tweet.html

iPod Candy {SO creative!}
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/crafts/rock-candy-675037/

Teabag Wrappers & Tea Tags
http://creaturecomforts.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/01/free-printable-valentine-teabag-tags.html

Felt Fortune Cookies {very cute!}
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/2010/01/felt-fortune-cookies.html

Origami Valentines
http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/diy-origami-heart-love-note

Twilight cards
http://www.ambrosiagirl.com/blog/twilight-valentines-free/

"Sweetie Pie" Boxes {I'm making these for Ben ~ shh don't tell!}
http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/02/diy-sweetie-pie/

A simple "i love you"

http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/articles/download__love_note_designs

P.S. Did you notice my new Etsy button? I made it myself! I love the gray and white combination {of course} and the cute, doily-like pattern. Feel free to right-click the following image and use it on your blog as well...Consider it my early Valentine's Day gift to you :)