With Valentines Day just a few hours away, I am sure most of you have already planned out something for that special someone-if not celebrated early due to the fact that it falls on Monday.
Tomorrow will be Chocolates and Flowers galore, and when you send flowers you send more than beautiful blossoms, you send a message from your heart and the rose is a perfect choice for expressing the nuances of your deepest feelings. To make sure you are sending the right message when you select roses for your special someone, we are sharing the meaning of their colors.
Red Love, Beauty, Respect, Courage, Passion, Well Done, Congratulations
White Purity, Secrecy, Innocence, Reverence, Worthiness
Pink Appreciation,"Thank you", Grace, Perfect Happiness, Elegance, Romance and Sweetness
Dark Pink Appreciation, gratitude
Light Pink Admiration, sympathy
Yellow Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Delight, Promise of a new beginning, Caring, Welcome/Welcome Back
Orange Desire, Enthusiasm and Pride
Red and White Given together, these signify unity.
Red Rosebud A symbol of purity and loveliness
White Rosebud Symbolic of girlhood
Thornless Rose Signifies "Love at first sight".
Lavender Deep Adoration, Majestic and Opulence
And keep in mind that..
Valentine’s Day isn’t just a celebration of romance. It is a celebration of LOVE. And as a celebration of love, Valentine’s Day can and should include the entire family—whether you are single or part of a couple.
We want to share some creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day together as a family. There’s no need to limit the celebration to one day, either … it can span the entire week!
Have a Valentine’s Exchange
Remember those paper bags from elementary school? Grab a handful and decorate them together as a family; write the name of each family member on a bag. Buy a box of store-bought cards (or better yet, make your own). Write one thing you like about each member of the family on a card (no peeking!). If your kids are too young to write, have them color a picture on each card instead. Fill out enough cards for each day of the week; drop one in each bag every day. At the end of the week, open the bags together and share the comments/drawings.
Schedule a Family Photo Shoot
Grab your camera and have a family photo session. Snap a picture of each family member with every other member of the family—just two people per picture. Print the photos out and have each person make a handmade and handwritten Valentine’s card for the person in the picture with them.
Tell Your Love Story
Take advantage of the occasion to tell your children your story as a couple—how you met, why you fell in love, what you have learned from your spouse/partner, etc. Keep it short, sweet and age-appropriate. Your kids may outwardly protest, but inwardly, they’ll love hearing their parents say nice things about each other. Throw a little kiss on the cheek too and watch them really squirm.
Enjoy a lovely Valentines with the special people in your life!
All the best,
