Will you be my Valentine?

Tomorrow is a day the we celebrate love. Its Valentine's Day. We run to the store to buy gifts, candy, and what nots. This year I have decided that's just not something I'm into. My lovies don't need candy to know that I love them. I shower them with hugs and kisses everyday. So, here are a few ways to show your loved ones you love them without blowing the bank.

1) Food- Nothing says love like cooking your family their favorite meal. My husband loves my lemon pepper wings and my kids love mac and cheese. I'm not trying to reinvented the wheel, but give them something special we don't normally eat. So, on Valentine's Day we will be having... Japanese food. No, I'm not cooking but we have discovered our love for sushi so I'll treat the family to something on a night we don't normally eat out. And it makes it even better that UberEats and Doordash are finally available in my area.

2) Being Present- With the hustle and bustle of life multi-tasking has become our thing. I can cook and help my kids with their homework. I can be on social media and listen to my husband talk about his day. Valentine's Day will be a day of no multi-tasking for me. My family will have my undivided attention. Sometimes we lose thing in translation trying to accomplish a 100 things at one time.

3) Enjoy- Valentine's Day is meant for fun conversations and having fun. All important activities will be postponed until the next day. No stressing will be had on this day. Watching a movie, play a game, listen to music if you are staying in. If you are bold enough to brave the outdoors go to a show, a new restaurant, or explore the city. 

All this boils down to is giving your best self to the people you love. Enjoy living in the moment for one night is worth more that any gifts.