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Valentines to Make: Crafts, Pastels and Recipes

A recent example of love..
I hear myself let loose a long, exasperated sigh as I bend down to pick up the tiny scraps of paper that litter the floor. Across the room a small voice says, “I love you Mama.”

My littlest guy keyed into my tone and he turned it around. Love does that. I could do that too. I could see all those trains scattered all around as love. As the love of a boy. I turn and say, “I love you, sweet boy.”

It’s the little things. Those that don’t cost us anything but time, that mean the most. Like…

  • Girls giggling.
  • Cousins playing imaginative stories.
  • Roast beef all tender from the slow cooker. Mashed potatoes with sour cream.
  • Biscuits at Cracker Barrel.
  • Rain, pattering softly.
  • A warm throw tucked over both me and smiling girl.
  • The wonderful feel of Eldest Son’s buzz haircut.
  • Beautiful birds at the feeder.
  • Art projects, drawing, reading for Tapestry of Grace studies.
  • And most certainly, answered prayer.

And so, on this gratitude Monday, I am thinking of simple things to make to show love. Those listed below are from the archives. A little inspiration…
1 Corinthians paper chain – made for my cousin’s wedding shower would be perfect to celebrate Valentine’s Day as well. An anniversary…

A paper chain you can make in any color, for any occasion.

Love Birds pastel tutorial
I *heart* homemade Valentines – make a heart garland, a Valentine supper for your sweetie and more.

fudgeEasy Valentine fudge (microwave) – a three-ingredient recipe!

The Day the Sun Arrived – SunButter Pancakes

So many fun Valentine ideas from creative folks on my Pinterest board!
Counting gifts 2939 – 2951.

…but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

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Filed Under: Allergy Adaptations, Family Life, HomeCooking Tagged With: bird, chain, craft, decoration, fudge, homemade, love, pancake, paper, pastel, recipe, shower, Sunbutter, Valentine

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Tricia faces a daily dose of chaos homeschooling five children. The biggest lesson she’s learned? At the end of the day – when the dishes are put away and the children are tucked in bed – truly what matters is each child’s relationship with the Lord. Raising children is a God-given privilege and, folks, the time is short.

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