Valentine's isn't just for the partners: take these ideas for a self-care day, dates with friends, partners, or activities with your kids.
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For the Kiddos
For the Gals
For the Guys
Date Ideas!
Galentine’s Shop Hop Vendors!
For the Kiddos
Bamboo 2 piece for your little love 💕 this pattern is so sweet and subtle. They also carry the zipper sleeper for siblings to match!
Take Flight with Love - Bamboo Two-Piece
The cutest zipper sleeper for Valentine’s Day 😭😍 it’s bamboo so it’s super soft and stretchy & has fold over cuffs for the hands/feet to keep baby warm. Also has a matching set for any older littles if you want siblings to match!
Take Flight with Love - Bamboo Zipper Sleeper
I love getting all of the “You're My…” books for every holiday!
You're My Little Cuddle Bug by Nicola Edwards
Such a cute board book to read with your little
I Wheelie Love You by Hannah Eliot
Love Monster books are some of my favorites to read to my daughter.
Love Monster 07/14/2015 Juvenile Fiction - by Rachel Bright (Board Book)
We're a big Bluey family! I love when the girls try to explain how to "romance"
How to Be Romance with Bluey and Bingo - by Penguin Young Readers Licenses (Board Book)
I like opting for a craft/activity instead of junky toys and candy each holiday. This play dough kit is fun for any kid!
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I love a sensory bin that can keep my kid occupied for long enough to enjoy a cup of coffee.
Valentines Sensory Bin
Such a cute book any time of year to help your little understand feelings and allow them better verbiage to communicate their own feelings, but EXTRA cute for love day.
In My Heart: A Book of Feelings (Growing Hearts)
For the Gals
A little vday sweatshirt that you can still wear year round. It’s so soft & I always size up to be a little extra roomy or wear with leggings!
Puff Print Amour Sweatshirt - Light Pink
I'm a sucker for themes - if any mug/cup/etc comes themed I'm getting it!
Hearts - Coffee Mug
I’m a sucker for slippers any time of year. These are so fun. They’d make a great add on to a love bug basket!
Fuzzy Slippers - XOXO
Love anything rainbow - this is the best shop for color lovers in their wardrobe!
Spread The Love Rainbow Sweater-Ivory
catch me in this year round, not just during the love month.
Pretty in Pink Cardigan
Such a fun sweatshirt to wear for date night in or Galentines with your pals
You Look Like You Love Me
Love these barrel jeans! They do run a little big so if you’re in between sizes I would go down.
Hallie Denim
Looove this rose cardigan for vday and transitioning into spring!
Rosy Days Sweater
Really subtle nod to something flirty for Valentine’s Day, but you can wear it anytime of the year!
Annie Dress
Night in? These are the comfiest sweatpants with a fun star embroidered detail on the side.
Crimson Sky Pants
Pair this with red sweatpants for a night in or throw it with jeans or over a dress for a date ❣️
Cherry Graphic Tee
Cherries scream valentines but also catch me in this all year
Bird & Co Boutique
Her clothes are handmade and can be custom designed, but how cute is this floral!! It's fun for valentine's day and to take into spring.
The Paulette Dress
This is the perfect dress for an event or night out. I'm obsessed with the sleeve!
The Mely Dress
Hear me out… after date night, just the robe, or with something spicy underneath… who is going to be upset about that??
The Widow Robe
I prefer clay earrings most of the time and these are PERFECT for Valentine’s Day. Or if you just really love avocados!
Avocado Heart Clay Studs
For the Guys
My man is happy to get any snacks, so this is a fun way to switch it up!
Bird & Co Boutique
If your man likes to try out new beard products this is a fun gift idea for him.
Beard Survival Kit Refresh
Card games that get the conversation going are such a unique add on to a date night at home to keep your relationship strong!
We're Not Really Strangers Game Couples Edition: Party Card Game for Two Players, Creative Thinking
another fun card game for couples or take it to a party if you really want to get to know everyone
Let's Get Deep Adult Party Game by What Do You Meme?
If he's not into wearing full blown pink and hearts, this is a subtle nod to the holiday that can also be worn throughout the year.
King of Hearts Valentine's Day Comfort Colors T-Shirt, Matching Couple Gift
I love the tiny hearts! It's not so obvious that even someone who is a little more reserved would feel festive and fun in this.
Confetti Heart Button Down Shirt: Men's Valentine's Day Outfits
If your partner is a coffee drinker, but gets busy and it always ends up cold this is the perfect gift. I have one and LOVE it because kids and work are always interrupting my coffee time.
Ember Mug² Temperature Control Smart Mug 10oz
Date Ideas!
PlantHouse usually hosts Valentine's themed events, but you can also sign up for any of their regular workshops and make a date night, girls day, or kids day out of it! I've taken my daughter here and done a galentine's event and had the most fun.
PlantHouse Huntersville Workshops
Make a pottery painting date w/ your partner or your bestie. Also great to take kids to make keepsake items!
meg-art pottery painting studio
Great place if you want to do date night with drinks and light bites. You can walk downtown and enjoy people watching or grab some dessert after.
West Loop Local | Cocktail Kitchen in Kannapolis | 231 West Avenue, Kannapolis, NC, USA
For those looking for something more interactive than dinner, try out this indoor range in Charlotte!
Indoor Range
The couples who love competition: let your inner child out at this arcade bar!
The Basement Arcade Bar
Take yourself on a self care date to this new head spa! The shampoo is the best part of getting your hair done so lean into it and let them pamper your scalp.
Flow Head Spa
Get ready for a date OR treat yourself: spray tans, lashes, brows, waxing, you can get it all right here in Downtown Kannapolis!
Services | The Bronzed Beauty Lounge - Square
Galentine’s Shop Hop Vendors!
We go to every event possible for face paint with Stacy! You can also book her for parties and events.
Stacy Graham Face Painting (@stacygfacepaint) • Instagram profile
The sweetest couple and best matcha I’ve had in a long time!! I will be following their market pop ups to get more.
Little Flower Matcha (@littleflower.matcha) • Instagram profile
She hand makes every item and can even create custom orders. The air balloon is the PERFECT nursery decor!!
Linen & Loops
Typically these kind of cookies can be hard but that is NOT the case here. Soft, fresh, beautiful, and the icing was the perfect amount of sweet.
Eat Cakes Bakery
Perfect place to find gifts for anyone in your life!
Sweetest Beginnings \ Home & Baby Boutique
Follow her pop ups or visit her in studio for a color consult!! It’s so much easier to shop when you know what colors best suit you.
In Season Studio
A go to shop for any outfit. They will help style you if you’re not sure what to pick and have such fun events!!
