I love Valentine's Day, even when spent at home. As my husband and I get older, low-key is our preference during holiday season, and having a few drinks at home for a fraction of the cost, beats spending hundreds on cocktails during a busy day of the year where restaurants charge a premium. Vegging out with a Netflix, box of pizza, and bottle of wine has been our go-to solution for holidays. With children, it is nice staying in because you avoid the extra expense of a sitter, there's no guilt if you choose to stay out longer than anticipated, and no fear that your sitter will call unexpectedly. Additionally, the amount of money spent for a night on the town (dinner for two, cocktails and whatever else) will practically break the bank! This year we have planned some family fun given our munchkin in tow.
Valentine's Day is Sunday, and we decided to make an entire day of it. I like no hassle, quick and easy, so for breakfast, I bought cinnamon rolls to pop in the oven and some sprinkles for our daughter to decorate them. After breakfast, our plan is to take her bowling for the first time. I made sure the bowling alley has kids bowl so she can aim the ball perfectly using special bumpers. She is quite the competitor. For dinner, our grocery store has an amazing Valentine's Day surf and turf dinner special: $20 for two lobster tails and two strip steaks. Our after dinner drink to get our party started involves this awesome Tipsy Bartender recipe. I love experimenting with new drinks, and what a perfect day to do it.
And lastly, for the moms that want to go out for Valentine's, put a fire under those husband's butts! You deserve a night out on the town without the kids. Don't let them use the excuse that they're exhausted from working all day. Remind them that you're exhausted as well, from cleaning the house, taking care of the kids, doing laundry and making dinner. You want a nice night out. You deserve it. Happy Valentine's Day!
-Leslie Osmond
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