As I’ve gotten older I’ve really grown to love Valentine’s Day. It’s a holiday that, for me, never had the pressure of New Year’s Eve. Rather, I like to focus the day more on showing little signs of appreciation for my husband, friends and family than going all out on an expensive gift. A small gesture goes a long way in telling someone that you notice how much they do and that you care and find meaning in it. This time of year is just perfect for that.
Here’s one small Valentine’s Day surprise that takes mere minutes to arrange, is budget friendly, and brought a huge smile to my husband’s face. Who doesn’t want to come home after a long day of work and see this waiting for them? I mean I might also hand him a crying six-week-old baby for his other arm, but at least he has a frosty beverage to ease him into Dad duty.
All I needed was a piece of craft paper, a small rectangle of white paper, string, tape, scissors and a marker. These are alll items I tend to have on hand. I simply created a border out of the craft paper, wrote a cute saying on the white paper, taped them together, and tied the string in a bow around one of his favorite craft brews.
To make it feel even a little more special I set up the beer bottle with glasses and coasters on a tray. The pub glasses were actually a gift I got for him at Christmas from Red Envelope that shows our last name as the brewing company. He loved them! And having the drinks ready to go makes the everyday feel more celebratory.
So, that’s all there is to it. A nice easy Valentine’s Day surprise for him or that someone special in your life. What little things do you like to do to celebrate or show someone you care?
Scott says
We’re the opposite. No longer do we wait for V-Day to tell each other how we feel – we try to express it all year long.
BonBonRoseGirls says
I definitely don’t think Megan was saying that she only shows how she feels on Valentine’s Day. It’s just a fun little way to celebrate the holiday.
Heather says
I like valentines day for the chocolate. Although we really don’t do anything, I can’t say it will always be that way. My husband’s birthday is in January, so after My son’s birthday in November, Christmas in December, My husband’s birthday in January and my oldest in March, Valentines day tends to be kinda forgotten. But I do love the saying on those wine bottles. Love that!
BonBonRoseGirls says
@Heather, I hear ya, my Birthday is two weeks later and I feel like with all the commotion normally one gets kind of forgotten.
Michelle F. says
That is a fun an easy Valentine. I think my husband would enjoy that.
Debra says
How fun is this?! I can’t believe Valentine’s Day is so close!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
My husband and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day – we do little things like this all year long 🙂
BonBonRoseGirls says
@Robin (Masshole Mommy), I wish I could say I do several small gestures more year round. After hearing from so many of you who do I think I need to make it a new goal! Does bringing the trash cans in count?! 🙂
Michele says
That is a truly nice gesture to let someone know you care any day of the year–not only Valentines Day. Of course on Valentine’s Day it means just a little more!
Rosey says
My husband would love this gesture/idea!! We quit exchanging gifts awhile back, but I do like to mix it up and surprise him here and there. 🙂
Caitlin says
Awe this is so adorable! Now I need to get thinking about how we will celebrate this year!