Valentine's Day is around the corner and there are many ways to show your family and friends you appreciate them from local events to a special gift. We see the jewelry store ads too, but heartfelt words and a thoughtful, simple gesture like planning an evening together — even if it's at home for you exhausted parents — can mean the most.
Local Valentine's Day Events
- February 11 Galentine's Day Paint & Sip at Party-By-Design in Stockbridge (For the moms)
- February 12 You Are So LVoed Valentines Shopping Party
- February 12 Griffin 2nd Saturday Cupid Shuffle downtown Griffin (For the family)
- February 12 Rom Com Trivia Night at Queen Bee
- February 12 Smitten Kitten Ball at Rivers Ranch (For couples)
- February 12 Valentine Photo Session with Champagne and a Rose - Book your private couples session with Palombo Photography
- February 13 Valentine's Painting Party - FREE at Market by Macy's and Party-By-Design
- February 14 Valentine Parent's Night Out - Clayton County Parks & Rec
- February 14 Valentine's Day Couples Paint Party
Seven Ways to Make Valentine's Day Special
Send a card and a gift
How many times have you had good intentions of sending out a card or a gift but then it slips your mind or you never quite make it to the store in time? It happens to all of us. Send out cards has become my best friend when it comes to acting on those moments when I want to share a memory or recognize others or honor a special day. For Valentine's Day, you can order a heartfelt card and even a sweet treat! It is super easy. Download the app. Choose your card style and card type. You can choose from postcards to giant cards. Customize your card with your own images and message. Choose a gift to add on if you'd like. For Valentine's Day, Send out Cards has cookie kits, cookies with pink icing, chocolate covered Oreos, brownies and more! Then you are ready to send. It is that simple. Plus it costs less than the cards you pick up in the store. With my oldest child away at University, I rely on Send Out Cards to show her I'm thinking of her on Valentine's day.
Order a Valentine Candy Bar Kit for a fun gift and STEM activity.
Valentine's Day Candy Bar Lab Kit + FREE SHIPPING! Get ready to concoct your very own chocolate candy bar for Valentines Day! Experience the science of how chocolate is made from the cacao tree and then blended together to form delicious creations! This is a perfect gift for a child or teen in your life. $37.95 Valentine's Day Candy Bar Lab Kit + FREE Shipping! ($46.94 Value - 20% Off) Hurry! This deal expires February 7th!
This sweet offer gets you 20% off, including free shipping! Hurry! Grab yours before it's gone.
Start the Day off with Love
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- Say I love you with this easy Valentine's Day Breakfast from Toni Garcia, publisher of Macaroni Kid Allendale-Hudsonville-Zeeland, Mich.
- Cut out red and pink hearts and post them on your child's doors
- Leave a Valentine in your child's lunchbox or backpack
Visit a local bakery to pick up some sweet treats or make your own.
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- Sweet Ashley's has handmade Valentine’s Cards and every type of sweet confection you can imagine!
- Crumbles by Nicole is taking preorders for Valentine cookies and treats. They are also offering two classes - A Galentine's Day Cookie Workshop on 2/13 and a Valentine cookie class on 2/12. Space is limited.
- Scoops is also taking pre orders for chocolate covered strawberries and other sweet treats.
- Make at home Valentine's Brownie recipe!
- Love Bug Cupcakes for the kids.
- Fun DIY Heart Lollipops!
Pamper Your Valentine
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- Spa by the Square offers massage and facials. Pick up a gift certificate for a nice surprise.
- Draw a bath and throw in some flower petals or essential oils
- Light the candles
- Give your love a foot rub
Dine out and Dine Local
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- Starshine's Cafe has a special Valentine wine dinner menu for your fine dining pleasure.
- Pick up at heart shaped Pizza from 15th Street Pizza.
- Pasta Max has a special Valentine menu prepared.
Valentine Date Ideas
