Recycle, eh!

I've written a few articles with some ideas on how to recycle and repurpose what you already have in your closets and drawers and recycling bins to create unique and inexpensive Valentine's Day gifts. Most are easy enough for kids to make as well although an adult should be around to help out. 

Recycle a Valentine Candy Box into a Vase

Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas

Cheap and Cheerful Valentine Projects

Recycle Old Books into Valentine’s Day Gifts

Recycle a Valentine Candy Box into a Clock

Homemade Valentine Recycling Crafts

More Homemade Valentine Recycling Craft Ideas

Make a Spice-covered Valentine Heart by Recycling Unused Spices

One of the nicest gifts you can give anyone is to tackle a chore they really dislike doing. In my case, it was always cleaning house and every Valentine's Day someone(??) went to a lot of trouble to see that everything was neat, clean and tidy on that day. It was really nice to come home to a sweet smelling home and know I wouldn't have to lift a finger to clean it at least for a few days. One year I even got a month's worth of house cleaning by a professional team of eco-cleaners. Try it. Think of something your Valentine really dislikes having to do and do it for them instead - whether it's the laundry, taking out the trash (make a commitment for a few weeks), ironing, cleaning out the garage, snow shovelling, etc. While you're at it, why not splash out and add a few vases (using clean bottles and jars) filled with herbs and a flower or two. 

Happy Valentine's Day.