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14 Days Of Valentine's Day

Spreading The Love For 14 Days

By Macaroni Kid Sioux Falls- Ashley Riddle January 5, 2024

Valentine's Day is one of my most favorite holidays! Growing up my mom always did fun little things that made each holiday fun and special and it is something I have alway wanted to do with my kids. Since having kids, I have always done the 14 days of Valentine's Day to shower them with extra love this time of year and it's been a hit! It is something that all of us, including my husband, look forward to each day. If you've never hear of it,  fourteen days of Valentine’s Day is a fun way to give gifts to your valentine starting from February 1st and ending on Valentine’s Day, February 14th!

Here's how it works: 

  • Your loved ones receive a small gift every day through Valentine’s Day (1st-14th), all of which include a cute little saying that coincides with the gift. You can make these gifts as expensive or inexpensive as you’d like. I ended up getting a mixture of food and small gift items for my kids, but my husband gets all food items and he loves it! 
  • Each of these small gifts has a small tag (create in Canva or or make them handwritten) with a phrase on it that coincides with the gift for that day (ideas and phrases listed below).
  • Leave each gift out on the counter, hide it and make them find it, or create a scavenger hunt! This really is as easy as you want to make it.


Don't have time to make breakfast every morning? Support your local businesses like Fly Boy Donuts or The Original Pancake House! Have breakfast delivered or pick it up the night before!

 

Donut forget you're awesome! (donuts)

I like you a hole lot. (donut holes) 

I like you a waffle lot. (waffles)

You're my lucky charm. (Lucky Charms Cereal). 

I Cere-sly love you. ( Cereal) 

No one stacks up to you! (pancakes) 

You are totally my jam. (toast and jelly) 

you are egg-traordinary! (eggs) 

You're my love muffin. (muffins) 

I won't go bacon your heart. (bacon)


Make it a special night and cook together as a family! Or make it a special night out and support your local businesses like MacKenzie River, Charlie's Pizza, or Fry'n Pan!


You make me melt. (grilled cheese) 

Let's taco 'bout how cool you are. (tacos) 

You have a pizza my heart. (pizza) 

You are bun in a million. (burgers) 

I only have fries for you. (fries)

I'm nugs about you. (chicken nuggets) 

Nacho average kid. You spice up my life! (nachos and hot sauce)


The treats are my favorite ones to give! We make some together, I get some from the grocery store, and some I get locally! Local businesses like One Smart CookieOh My Cupcakes!, and The Candy Cloud Factory are all perfect places to get your Valentine's Day treats! 


You're the coolest. (ice cream)

You're a smart cookie. (cookie) 

I'm bananas for you. (banana) 

You're the apple of my eye. (anything apple) 

You're my best catch. (Swedish fish) 

You make life sweeter. (suckers) 

I love your bear hugs. (Teddy Grahams) 

It's o-fish-al! You are the best. (Goldfish) 

You make life extra sweet. (Extra gum) 

You are Dino-Mite! (dinosaur toy or figure) 

You make life magical! (unicorn toy or figure) 

You make being happy a piece of cake. (cake or Little Debbie cake) 

We make the perfect pear! (pear) 

You are one in a melon. (watermelon flavored candy) 

You make my heart warm. (S'more kit and roast them on the stove together) 

I'm nuts about you! (nuts of your choosing or peanut butter candy) 

You're my cutie pie. (pie or Little Debbie pie) 

I'm so happy you popped into my life. (popcorn) 

Love you honey. (honey grams) 

We are a batch made in heaven. (batch of cookies)

You're kind of a big dill. (pickles)


There is no better way to say "I love you" than with coffee (in my house my kids call hot chocolate coffee, so when we go get "coffee" it's a win-win for both of us). Make sure to stop at Dunn Brothers Coffee East for your coffee. Place your order for pick up, order through the drive thru, or enjoy your coffee inside!


I like you a latte. (coffee or hot chocolate) 

You're my main squeeze. (lemonade) 

You are soda amazing. (pop)


Most of these things can be picked up from the dollar store or ordered on Amazon; however, I love going to Kidtopia and seeing what new toys I can find. They always have something out of the box that I've never seen before or put a fun twist on ordinary toys! 


You blow me away. (bubbles) 

You light up my life. (flash lights) 

I wheelie love you. (hot wheel) 

You color my wold with happiness. (crayons and a coloring book)

Everyday with you is a ball. (a bouncy ball, or a ball) 

You make my heart glow. (glow stick) 

You are one in a minion. (minion toy or stickers) 

You quack me up. (rubber duck) 

I'm not playing, you're the best. (playdoh) 

We make the perfect pair. (socks)

We fit perfectly together. (puzzle) 

I think you are just write. (cool pencil or pen) 

You are boot-iful. (new boots) 

Say you'll bee mine! (beeswax chapstick) 

I'd give you the shirt off my back. (new shirt) 

You make me feel warm and fuzzy. (new blanket) 

You are udderly fantastic. (cow plush or toy) 

Valentine you are purrrrfect. (cat toy, plush, stickers, or poster) 

You're the bomb. (bath bombs). 

You paint my world with happiness. (Color Me Mine gift card) 

You're number one in my book! (new book)



Need Help staying organized with all 14 days? Make sure to download the FREE 14 Days Of Valentines Shopping List to make keep track of each gift!