Having A Family Valentine's Day

Last updated on January 17th, 2023 at 11:29 am

While at the start of a relationship it may be nice to go out for Valentine’s Day, once you have children it can be a little harder to juggle. That doesn’t mean all your plans needs to go out of the window though, it is still possible to have a fun Valentine’s Day at home as a family. Getting the kids involved in the Valentine’s fun, baking and doing simple activities helps to spread the love!

Below are some of my favourite Valentine’s recipes, kids activities and some grown up only activities too. There is nothing stopping you from having a romantic evening once the children in bed!

Family Valentine’s Day Recipes

One of my favourite ways to show love is through food. I love to sit down to a meal as a family, be it an indulgent breakfast, a tasty lunch or a hearty dinner. Even whipping up a delicious dessert we can all enjoy together adds to the fun. For Valentine’s Day I like to give as much of our food a pink, white and red theme as possible. Not only does it remind us of the day, it’s also a fun little challenge.

Homemade ice cream in a waffle cone. 2 White and pink marshmallows and some jammy dodgers are with it.

Jammy Dodger Ice Cream

Homemade ice cream with jammy dodger and berry jam. The perfect dessert for a family Valentine’s meal. Sweet and delicious and so easy to make. Read More.

Chocolate Pancakes

Start the day with chocolate pancakes. Top them with berries and a cream cheese glaze to add a pink and white twist for a Valentine’s theme. Read More.

A bowl of pink coloured baba ganoush on a plate with bread and vegetables

Valentine’s Baba Ganoush

Use beetroot to add a pink twist to a classic recipe. It’s the perfect addition to a Valentine’s snack plate. it’s great for dipping veggies or pitta bread into it. Read More.

Heart shaped chocolate cakes on a cooling rack

Chocolate Hearts Cake

Celebrate with mini chocolate heart cakes for dessert. They are delicious on their own or with ice cream. So easy to bake and they make lovely gifts for friends. Read More.

Kids Valentine’s Day Activities

Spending the day with the whole family on Valentine’s day can be great fun. There are lots of activities that you can do with children to make it special. Below I have shared some of my favourite Valentine’s activities for kids, including some easy recipes they can try. Involving children helps them to remember that Valentine’s is about all the people you love, not just your partner.

A cream vase filled with with marshmallow pops covered in pink and purple sprinkles

Valentine’s Day Marshmallow Pops

A simple recipe for children to make for Valentine’s day. They can decorate marshmallow pops however they like and give them to their friends or eat them at home. You hardly need any ingredients. Read More.

White chocolate bark with pink and white toppings

Valentine’s Chocolate Bark

A quick recipe that the kids can make for Valentine’s day. Sweet white chocolate with jelly sweets and sprinkles. Pack it in cellophane bags for a cute Valentine’s gift. Read more.

A red rolling pin with heart shaped cookie cutters and gingham ribbon

15 Easy Valentine’s Day Activities For Kids

Fun activities that you can do as a family on Valentine’s day. Fill your day with Valentines themed activities like baking and crafts. Read more.

Celebrating Valentine’s Day At Home

Once the children are safely tucked up in bed, or quietly watching a movie, you can enjoy the adult portion of Valentine’s Day. There are lot’s of ways in which you can enjoy a Valentine’s Day at home, from decorating to low cost activities to do as a couple. Below are some of my favourites to get you started.