{"id":6373,"date":"2020-02-04T15:18:50","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T20:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/content\/?p=6373"},"modified":"2020-02-04T15:18:50","modified_gmt":"2020-02-04T20:18:50","slug":"how-to-make-your-valentines-day-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/2020\/02\/04\/how-to-make-your-valentines-day-special\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Valentine’s Day Special"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The pressure is on! Valentine\u2019s Day is looming and we all feel like we need to buy gifts, cards, flowers, candy. But showing your love shouldn\u2019t set you back big bucks. And Valentine\u2019s Day dinner is no exception!<\/p>\n

We asked our DinnerTime team their ideas for what makes their Valentine\u2019s Day dinner meaningful. The first person to speak said \u201cthe atmosphere\u201d. A little music, nice napkins and candles make a huge impact. Most of us\u00a0agreed that a nice meal at home,\u00a0something a bit special, is better than going out to eat. Plus, it’s a great way to include the whole family. Showing our children the simple things that bring us joy is a gift unto itself.<\/p>\n

Our 7 suggestions to create a special heartfelt dinner at home:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  1. Music:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Check out these\u00a0top 100 love songs<\/a>. There\u2019s sure to be one or two that speaks to you. Create a playlist of your favorite choices. Start\u00a0your evening off with a dance to set\u00a0the mood.<\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0Table:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Set the table in advance with pretty napkins and pull out the good china. Let your creative juices flow! Here is a\u00a0link for neat ideas<\/a>\u00a0to make\u00a0your table stand out. Your beautiful table setting will set an expectation that something nice is happening for dinner.\"\"<\/li>\n
  3. Flowers<\/strong>:<\/span> Flowers can have a big impact when trying to convey your love. Roses are nice, but the markup for this holiday is crazy. There are plenty of other gorgeous flowers to bring home for the same wow factor without feeling guilty you spent so much.\u00a0Learn the meaning of the different varieties of flowers<\/a>. Impress your loved ones with the reasons you chose a particular flower.<\/li>\n
  4. \u00a0Cards:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>Sure there are some great cards for Valentine’s, but wouldn\u2019t it be more meaningful if you made a card? Something simple\u00a0such as the reasons you love that person or a special poem that says it all. Make a bunch of hearts with something sweet written on them and\u00a0place them around the house. This is a great opportunity for the kids to help. Want some inspiration? Check out these\u00a0famous quotes about love.<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Gifts:<\/strong><\/span> Who said you have to spend a lot of money to give a meaningful gift? (not that I would ever turn down jewelry!)\u00a0 I appreciate thoughtful gifts that don’t cost a lot of money. Create “I will” cards with things like “I’ll walk the dogs every morning for a month” or “I’ll fix the shelf in the closet.”\u00a0 The kids will have fun doing this too.<\/li>\n
  6. Chocolate:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0A huge box of candy sounds nice, but is it really the right choice? Make our recipe for\u00a0brownies<\/a>\u00a0and cut them out with a heart cookie cutter. \u00a0Homemade and yummy. \u00a0Naturally, the children will want to help you!<\/li>\n
  7. Food:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Pick something special. Making a wonderful meal doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s complicated or super costly. Search in your\u00a0DinnerTime Recipe Box<\/a>\u00a0for a favorite dish or something new. We even have yummy desserts now!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Valentine\u2019s Day is a day dedicated to showing love. However,\u00a0every <\/strong><\/em>day\u00a0is an opportunity to show love to one another.<\/h3>\n

    Lovingly prepare your own special meal with any of these delicious recipes.<\/h4>\n
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    Oven-Roasted Salmon and Asparagus<\/a><\/h5>\n

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    A heart-healthy choice to make for your sweetheart!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Mini Chocolate Mousse Tarts
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    The perfect rich creamy mousse to finish your meal!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Beef Medallions in Portobello Wine Sauce
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    An elegant entree all in one skillet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The pressure is on! Valentine\u2019s Day is looming and we all feel like we need to buy gifts, cards, flowers, candy. But showing your love shouldn\u2019t set you back big bucks. And Valentine\u2019s Day dinner is no exception! We asked… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6375,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6373"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6373"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6373\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6375"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6373"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}