Many couples go out for Valentine’s, but I am the kind of person who would prefer to stay in. I would prefer to spend this day of love with my three girls and my husband, just hanging out in our home. Babysitters and dinner equals $$$$$, and I am in starvation mode with my money and my food. So, what to make for a family of 5 for Valentine’s? Actually, to be perfectly honest, I will make the girls something easy cheesy, and save my new found cooking skills on a nice dinner for the husband and I.
Here was an idea I talked about last week.
The husband and I are crazy about seafood. There is nothing from the sea that we will not try. For our 10 year anniversary, I steamed lobster tails, and made a yummy salad and potatoes. We sat at the kitchen table with food and drink while the girls were watching a movie in the living room.
Lobster is always a good idea. Our local Central Market will steam it for you (given it is not busy, and you sweet talk them with a smile).
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If you want to steam your own lobster you can learn about it here.
Now what to serve with it?
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When I eat seafood, I like the other part of my meal light and fresh. The salad above is a great idea. You can get the recipe here.
Finish it off with a nice baguette, and a bottle of Reisling, and Viola!
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Now a table setting….
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I am thinking lots of candles. I may hit The Dollar Tree up for some white plates since mine are colorful. Then off to Target for some flowers. It will be beautiful. Now, please know I will make a cute valentine table for my girls, because that is how I roll. My mom use to do stuff like that for us all the time.
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What to wear?
You are at home, and the thought of dressing up to cook and take care of your kids sound preposterous. I know. If you are me, you will probably be in yoga pants and will just put on a “nicer” t-shirt. But I say get off the lazy train and try something new.
Or, you can still be casual and look fab in something like this….
The days are ticking along, so I better get my butt in gear and get to planning.
Happy Day to you!!!!
Nice idea. I love staying in with my wife. We try to have date night at least 2 times a month. But busy lives as everyone knows….
Sounds wonderful. I am also planning something for my husband if he is here that is. Otherwise postponement. We never go out for Valentines day. I always like to stay in cook something and make desserts with hearts. I love it.
I do not think that we have every gone out either. We are planning a weekend in March so that will be out time.