How to host a kids valentine's day party under $50

Best Love Quotes

A good quote makes anything special and memorable.

Quotes either romantic, funny, or provocative would make your love or your friend feel super special; so choose your quote carefully. Quotes that are cafully selected are memorable because they express what you really feel for the other person, and they will create a long-lasting impression in the person’s mind. Never ever give a gift, a card or a buquet of flowers without a meaningful quote or it would be meaningless.

Frederick Saunders

My heart to you is given:

Oh, do give yours to me;

We'll lock them up together,

And throw away the key.

King Henry VIII

I beseech you now with all my heart definitely to let me know your whole mind as to the love between us.

Anonymous

If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you've made me smile, the entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand.

Herbert Trench

Come, let us make love deathless.

Robert Browning

Grow old along with me; the best is yet to be.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thou art to me a delicious torment.

Anonymous

So many times I thought I would never find someone to love me the way I needed to be loved. Then you came into my life and showed me what true love really is!

Anonymous

If I had a rose for every time I thought of you, I'd walk through a garden forever.

Pin The Heart to Cupid

Supplies (3 items)
Paper hearts for each player with a piece of tape on the back and their name on the front, a blindfold, and a big picture of cupid. Instructions
Step 1: Blindfold the first player
Step 2: Spin player around Step 3: Have the player stick the heart on Cupid

Step 4: Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 until all player had tried to stick the heart on Cupid
Step 5: Give a prize to the player or players that were able to stick the heart on Cupid

Party ideas for Kids

Simple and Inexpensive Party Ideas for Kids

There are tons of simple-fun things and activities kids you can have kids do to have lots of fun and to make their experience memorable. Here are some activities you can try out, they are simple and inexpensive:

Steal my heart game

Supplies (3 items)

Medium size bowl, chopsticks and candy heartsInstructions
Step 1: Place the candy hearts in the bowl, then place the bowl of candy hearts on a low table and give each player a set of chopsticks.
Step 2: Set a timer for about 2 to 3 minutes, or the time you thinks is fair depending on the age of the kids participating.
Step 3: At the sound of a whistle the players start to remove the candy hearts of the bowl using their chopsticks. When the timer rings, the participants count their hearts and the one with most hearts wins.

Gift for Him or Her: Personalized Mugs for Valentine's Day

These personalized mugs are the perfect
gift for Valentine's Day!

Ok, so maybe this is high on the schmaltz factor, but I think these mugs are absolutely adorable. Again, it doesn't take too much time and provides a cute gift that has a little more personality than a regular store bought item. You can personalize these guys here.

The theme of these matching mugs is "We go together like (insert your phrase here)". Then you get to put your names on the mugs. I'm a bit concerned about the handle situation, but for the novelty, it's worth it.

There are 8 total phrases you can choose from, here are a few possibilities:




The artwork is super cute, and for $20, it's not a bad deal. Pair these with her favorite hot chocolate and a homemade Valentine's Day breakfast and you're good to go!

History of Valentine's Day

Have you ever wondered how it all started? This treasured tradition of elaborate notes and declarations of love actually has quite the romantic beginnings.

Valentine's Day Facts:

What - Valentine's Day is an annual festivity celebrated on February 14 to celebrate love and affection.

Who - The day was established by Pope Gelasius in 500 AD. When Christianity spread through Rome, he moved the pagan celebration of Lupercalia - a celebration to honor the Roman God of Agriculture and the founders of Rome - to February 14. Lupercalia was celebrated by bringing together young boys and girls who otherwise were strictly separated. On the eve of the festival, the each young man would draw out a girl's name from a jar and was paired with the girl for the duration of Lupercalia. Quite often the couple would fall in love with each other and later marry. The custom lasted for a long time until people felt that the custom was un-Christian and that mates should be chosen by sight, not luck. Thus, February 14 was declared as St. Valentine's Day to honor the martyr Valentine and to end the pagan celebration.

Why - The story goes that during the reign of Emperor Claudius II, Rome was involved in several bloody and unpopular campaigns. Claudius found it tough to get soldiers and felt the reason was med did not join the army because they did not wish to leave their wives and families. As a result Claudius cancelled marriages and engagements in Rome. A romantic at heart priest of Rome, St. Valentine defied Claudius' order and married couples. When he was discovered, Valentine was brutally beaten and put to death on February 14.

While in prison, Valentine fell in love with the jailer's daughter, who visited him during confinement. Before his death Valentine wrote a farewell letter to his sweetheart from the jail and signed 'From your Valentine'.

And so the tradition began.

History Video

Here is a video that explains the History of Valentine's Day. Brought to you by History.com.

And what would Valentine's Day be without chocolate? Learn about the history of chocolate, and how the delicious treat came to be.

Upbeat Love Songs

You know that feeling when everything is going your way and you are just so happy you think you can burst? Well, these songs are for those occasions. Here are some ideas for upbeat love songs for Valentine's Day that you will love to sing along to.

1. You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oats
2. 1, 2, 3, 4 (I Love You) - Plain White T's
3. (I've Had) The Time of My Life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
4. Kiss Me - Sixpence None the Richer
5. It Had to Be You - Harry Connick Jr.
6. Best of My Love - The Emotions
7. Everything - Michael Buble
8. Love Story - Taylor Swift
9. Lucky - Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
10. Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Franki Valli and the Four Seasons
11. That's Amore - Dean Martin
12. You Can't Hurry Love - Phil Collins
13. This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
14. Angel - Shaggy
15. For Once in My Life - Stevie Wonder
16. Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tennille
17. What if I Loved You - Joey Gian
18. L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
19. My Girl - The Temptations
20. Stand By Me - The Drifters

What are your favorite upbeat love songs? Write a comment and add to the list!

Motown Love Songs

There's no other "feel good" music like good old motown. Here are some Motown Love Songs that will bring some "soul" to your Valentine's Day.

1. I'll Be There - Jackson 5
2. I Second That Emotion - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
3. Baby I Need Your Loving - Four Tops
4. Three Times A Lady - Commodores
5. My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
6. Endless Love - Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
7. Never Can Say Goodbye - Jackson 5
8. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - Marvin Gaye
9. Being With You - Smokey Robinson
10. Your Precious Love - Tammi Terrell
11. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
12. Can't Get Enough of Your Love - Barry White
13. Baby Love - The Supremes
14. I Can't Help Myself (Surgar Pie Honey Bunch) - Four Tops
15. It Takes Two - Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston
16. Hello - Lionel Richie
17. Heaven Must Have Sent You - Bonnie Pointer/The Elgins
18. Cruisin' - Smokey Robinson
19. Still - The Commodores
20. For Once in My Life - Stevie Wonder

Do you have some Motown favorites? Leave a comment and add to the list.

Classic Rock Love Songs

Here are some Classic Rock Love Songs that will take you back to the days of The Doors, Van Halen, Aerosmith, and Eric Clapton.

1. I Don't Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
2. I Was Made For Lovin' You - Kiss
3. Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
4. Radar Love - Golden Earring
5. My Love - Paul McCartney/Wings
6. Say You Love Me - Fleetwood Mac
7. Heaven - Warrant
8. Crazy On You - Heart
9. Thank You For Loving Me - Bon Jovi
10. I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know - Blood, Sweat & Tears
11. Why Can't This Be Love - Van Halen
12. Feel Like Makin' Love - Bad Company
13. I'm On Fire - Bruce Springsteen
14. We Belong - Pat Benatar
15. Wild Horses - The Rolling Stones
16. Take Me Home Tonight - Eddie Money
17. Wintertime Love - The Doors
18. Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
19. Harvest Moon - Neil Young
20. You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim) - Rod Stewart

Leave a comment and add to the list.