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* Kids of all ages love to make ‘art’ so get out the pretty papers, glue sticks, sequins, stickers, magazines to cut, and let them go to town. It’s such a joy for children and even teens to give a gift they’ve made themselves.

* Don’t blow the budget on a fancy restaurant meal, if you can even still get reservations. Gather your loved ones at home and make it ‘fun food’ night, with dessert and games to follow. After all, what they really want is you, not a fancy night out.

* For a gift that will make a huge impact, write your spouse, kids, and best friends a card of all the things you love and appreciate about them. Include photos of your best times, or funny shots to make them laugh while remembering the crazy things you’ve done together.

* Take a day off to take your favorite Valentine for a day they’ll always remember. How will you know? Ask them what they’d most like to do, just the two of you. It doesn’t have to be expensive. We love to go fly kites or just find a good spot to watch the sun go down.