This winter I enjoyed reading Jan Karon’s newest book, My Beloved. In the story, Father Tim decides to write his wife a letter as his Christmas gift to her. He painstakingly chose words and phrases to describe his love for her. Then the letter gets lost and the rest of the book describes where that tender post travels and all the people who read his personal sentiment!
As I read the book, I was struck with the impact that a hand-written expression of love can make.
Most of the time when I think of having a Valentine’s Day meal, I think of the whole big, blown out menu like, steak, baked potatoes, salad, bread, and dessert. This year I decided on something completely different, and we may have enjoyed it even more! I decided I’d do a charcuterie board with my husband’s favorite things. He LOVED it!
People and projects…that’s what consumed much of my week. People are the most important, of course! I’ve had the blessing of serving my family, especially my husband this week. Read on to see how/why.
Here we are in the pretty dreary days of winter with the possibility of six more weeks ahead of us, however, we have the opportunity to add some sparkle and cheeriness to our homes, thanks to Valentine’s Day, just around the corner!
I’ve added just a few touches here and there. It’s nothing grand, but enough to change things up a bit in the entry way, living room and kitchen.
A few years ago, I found a wooden “X” and “O” marked way down at Hobby Lobby and realized they’d be perfect for Valentine’s Day! The heart banner came from Target a few years ago.
I’m making my normal Monday post a day early just in case you’re looking for a great recipe for tomorrow!
If realizing that tomorrow is Valentine’s Day’s is stressing you because you’re wondering what to do for a special meal, I’ve got you covered! All these recipes I’m posting can be made quickly and easily! Let’s start with a scrumptious breakfast and work our way through the day, shall we?
I hope this list will help you make a plan for tomorrow. It doesn’t have to be dinner for a sweetheart! You could invite some friends over, your nieces or nephews, grandchildren or someone who is alone for the first time this year! Get creative with the love you cook up in your kitchen!
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