Valentine's Day Planner
Every year there’s so much pressure to have the perfect plan for Valentine’s Day. We’re here to help! Check out our ideas now or pin them for later for a tasty date night at home, some fun for the kids and a love story to warm your heart on even the coldest night.
Recipes for a Romantic Valentine’s Dinner
If you want to knock his (or her) socks off with the main dish, then you’ll want to cook one of these amazing recipes.
Rib-Eye Steaks
If your honey is a beef connoisseur be sure to prepare these rib eye steaks with blue cheese, butter (oh yes, butter) and mushrooms.
It’s best on the grill but if you need some tips on bringing the steak indoors check out this handy skillet conversion!
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops
If pork is more your speed (or you’d rather not mess with the grill), this Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chop will bring your taste buds to life and it has bacon. What’s not to love?
Roasted Carrots
Looking for a tasty and nutritious side? This one from StreetSmart Nutrition will not disappoint.
Simple Crepes
Of course, you need a dessert. Here’s that perfect sweet to top off that perfect dinner.
Recipes for Family Fun
Valentine’s Day is about spreading the love and we have you covered with these family-friendly recipes.
Cupid Crunch
This makes a fun and easy activity for the kids. Bonus: You’ll have something sweet to show family and friends you care! (How cute would these be delivered in a little gift bag?!)
Fruit and Pasta Toss
This is a sweet twist on pasta salad featuring fruit and yogurt! It tastes decadent, but actually makes for a healthy, kid-friendly treat. Mom win!
DIY Printable Valentines
What's a better recipe for love and friendship than a valentine to show you care? You're in luck because we have some adorable printable valentines complete with farm animals! Simply download, print and cut for a cute card exchange for the kids.
Recipes for Romance
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of passion. And we especially love when personal and professional passions collide! Read some farming romances.
Young Love
Meet Bradley McVey, who grew up on a farm and went to school for engineering. But while at school Bradley realized what he really wanted to do was farm. Emily grew up on a farm and loves to teach. When she and Bradley were married it gave them an opportunity to move back to the farm. Together the two are incredibly passionate about taking care of the cows they raise and being good stewards of the land.
Best Friends
Meet Karen and John Pendleton. Together, they farm and run a market near Lawrence. But the best part? “I get to work every day with my best friend,” Karen says. So cute! Learn more about this couple with a passion for farming and each other.
Second Chances
Sometimes our first love isn’t the one that works out. That’s how it was for these two generations of farmers. Their first loves? Careers in big cities! But a love for farming and each other has the Franklin family happily farming in Kansas. Watch their charming farming story!
Love Is in the Air
We hope these ideas help to make this Valentine’s Day your best one yet! Be sure to save these ideas for later!
