When I was younger (read: single), I wasn't a big fan of Valentine's Day. Even once I was married, I didn't like what I consider the obligatory feeling of it all. What I did love was the idea my sister came up with when her children were little - a family Valentine's Day box. So, I stole it. The idea, not the box!
Being the uncreative spouse, I asked my husband if he would like to make it, and of course his answer was yes. I should have known it would be a bigger and better version of the decorated shoe boxes I remember from childhood. A wooden crate, stencils, red paint, stain, and ta-da! Our box was created. (There are different heart patterns on the sides and back as well. He said he couldn't just leave them blank.)
We aren't really present people, but grandparents sent gifts every year that sometimes had our box overflowing. As soon as the cousins' valentines arrived in the mail, in the box they went. Of course, all the valentines that my three made were in there. as well as a sweet treat or two. My favorite was finding Reese's peanut butter cups - everyone knew those were for me.
More often than not, we dig into our box after breakfast. I mean who wants to wait until later when you can start off your day with hearts, candy, and family time! We have another tradition that makes February 14th even more fun, and I'll be posting that one soon!
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