20 Heartwarming Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day with Family
Who says Valentin's Day is only for couples?
- Cyra Sanchez
- 6 min read
Valentine’s Day isn’t only a couples’ holiday it’s also an ideal holiday to show love with family. Whether you bake some heart-shaped goodies or do a movie night, there are so many ways to make the day special. Making handmade cards or doing a gratitude circle bond you together and remind everyone that they are coveting.
1. Craft Heartfelt Valentine’s Cards Together
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Why not embrace your inner artist and make some personalized Valentine’s cards as a family? Grab pieces of construction paper, markers, and stickers to create original cards for one another or for friends and family. This activity encourages creativity and enables everyone to share their love in a creative and meaningful way.
2. Plan a Family Staycation
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Who says you have to travel far away to unplug? Find a local hotel and book a night or two, order room service, and use things like the pool or game room. A change of scenery can lift the spirits of everyone in the family and give you all a mini-vacation, without the hassle of long-distance travel.
3. Host a Themed Movie Night
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Make your living room feel like a cozy theater with blankets, popcorn, and a rotation of family-friendly movies. Opt for films that focus on love and unity, ensuring the night is entertaining just as much as it is meaningful. It’s a great way to connect and unwind together.
4. Bake Sweet Treats Together
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Join forces and bake heart-shaped cookies, cupcakes, or brownies. Have everyone join in mixing, decorating, and, tasting the finished products. Not only does baking together satisfy sweet cravings but also builds lasting memories.
5. Enjoy a Park Outing
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Use local parks for a picnic or a relaxed stroll with the family. Play simple games like tag or frisbee or just be in nature together. It’s a great way to get outside and have some quality time.
6. Organize a Game Night
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Break out those board games or card decks and have some friendly competition. Pick games that are family-friendly so that everyone can play and enjoy. Game nights can be fun and help bring the family closer.
7. Coordinate Matching Outfits for Photos
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Coordinate your outfits and hold a family photo shoot at home. Use props, create a backdrop, and document the memories with a camera or smartphone. These can be treasured keepsakes for years to come.
8. Cook a Special Meal Together
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Cook up a special Valentine’s Day meal together. Homemade pizza is a good option, or breakfast for dinner, anything that gets everyone involved in cooking will add meaning to the meal. Bringing the bounty of your work creates more sense of togetherness.
9. Attend a Local Event or Movie
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Look up local listings for family-friendly events or movies showing on Valentine’s Day. Doing something for the first time together can be exciting and memorable. It’s a great way to experience what the community has to offer and spend time together as a family.
10. Create a Valentine’s-Themed Meal
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Why stop at breakfast treats? Go all out for the day and make everything seasonal in the full Valentine’s spread. It’s a cute way to bring the holiday into your everyday life.
11. Share Heartfelt Notes
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At a family meal, go around and give one reason why you love each family member. This creates space for genuine declarations of love and gratitude. It’s an easy but powerful way to unite the family.
12. Make DIY Decorations
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Get crafty to make Valentine’s decorations together. From heart-shaped paper chains to wreaths, these crafts can decorate your home while serving as a reminder of your cooperative work. It’s a fun way to embrace the festive spirit.
13. Spread Love in the Community
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Craft additional Valentine’s cards or treats and drop them off at neighbors’, friends, or local nursing homes. Your children can learn the value of kindness and community by sharing love outside your household. It’s a sweet way to turn the day into something nice for others.
14. Host a Family Photo Shoot
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Create a mini home studio complete with props and decorations. Get creative with a particular outfit and take pictures. You might be able to put these photos into your own Valentine’s album to commemorate the day when you are older.
15. Play Valentine’s-Themed Games
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Play some games with a Valentine’s twist, such as heart-shaped bingo or a scavenger hunt for heart-shaped objects around the house. These themed parties put a fun spin on your typical game night. It’s a fun way to commemorate the day.
16. Enjoy a Valentine’s Reading Session
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Head to the library or to your bookshelf and look for Valentine’s-themed books to read together. Stories about love and kindness can inspire important conversations. It’s a cozy, educational way to hang out.
17. Create a Family Playlist
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Create a playlist of songs that each family member enjoys, or that have special significance to your family. Play the playlist during dinner, while baking or during a family dance party. Music is one of the things that bind people together and evoke love.
18. Have a Family Talent Show
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Have each family member share their talent, such as singing, dancing, or doing a magic trick. Create a mini stage in the living room and cheer one another on. This is such a fun event that builds confidence and appreciation of each other’s qualities.
19. Write a Family Love Story
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Write the story of your family in love, with all members as characters. Everyone can add a sentence or paragraph, creating a story that is both imaginative and personal. This holiday, a storytelling activity adds creativity and humor to the holidays.
20. Create a Family Time Capsule
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Gather a time capsule, including handwritten notes from each family member, photos, or small, representative items of the time that capture your family at this point in time. Seal it and schedule a time down the line to open it together. It’s a fun way to capture your love story and see how your family grows over the years.