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Attempting romance as a parent can be challenging, even on Valentine’s Day
Especially if you don’t have access to a long list of babysitters to look after your little cherubs! So I thought I would put together a little guide to help tired parents make Valentine’s as romantic as possible, while staying at home with the kids. Along with a luxurious gift that you can save for when you do have a babysitter.
Breakfast in bed
Even with little ones lurking you can have breakfast in bed, well one of you will have to make it but even so you can share it. Be prepared and make extra for the little visitors who will undoubtedly join you.
Waffle Maker from VonChef
You really can’t go wrong with waffles for breakfast. The only issue might be getting sticky syrup in bed! This waffle maker is so simple to use, you pop a bit of oil on so they don’t stick. Turn it on, wait for it to heat up, blob in some batter, close it and let it do it’s thing!
RRP £24.99 available directly from VonHaus
Mug for tea or coffee from Booberrit
No breakfast in bed is complete without a cup of the good stuff, whatever that may be. Booberrit designs these funny and quirky pet mugs with her equally talented brother. There are different memes available for both cat and dog owners.
Currently priced at £10 each you can buy them here.
A romantic Valentine’s Day dinner for two (or more)
On Valentine’s day set aside some time to make something nice for you both to eat, or why not order a takeaway? We are big fans of Deliveroo who have lots of local restaurants as well as chains, click here for a bit of money off your first orders.
Create the ambience with Vegan Bunny candles
Vegan Bunny are a family-owned small brand focused on Vegan and eco-friendly products. They are plastic-free, support two different charities and plant trees with every order – I have two trees now! They are also arguably the cutest candles and smell divine.
Priced from £7.90 and available from www.veganbunny.co.uk
A non alcoholic tipple – Fentimans Rose Lemonade
I am a bug fan of the Fentimans range, I particularly like the Victorian Lemonade so I’m looking forward to the Rose Lemonade. It also looks pretty!
RRP £14.99 for 12 x 275ml bottles available from Fentimans
Once the kids are in bed why not Snuggle upon the sofa for Valentine’s Day evening?
To be honest we end up on the sofa with a blanket like an old couple most evening but even so!
I love a sofa cushion and this little poppet really makes me smile (please ignore the creases, I may have used it before photographing):
Yo Kawaii Cushion Friend – Kikii from Red Candy
I chose this one because I love its smiley face. There are a few others to choose too, I might collect them all. If you like Japanese inspired creations then you’ll love them.
RRP £27.00 from Red Candy where you can find all sorts of weird, wonderful and downright rude gifts
Valentine’s Day gift ideas
Give the gift of smooth skin with Wilkinson Sword
The Hydro Comfort Skin Reset makes the perfect Valentine’s gift for the man in your life.
It’s both practical and affordable and is Wilkinson Sword’s first razor designed to comfortably tackle up to 7 days of hair growth without pulling, tugging, or irritation. It’s ideal for those who aren’t prone to shaving every day but want to keep their grooming routine in check for date night.
The product is available on the Wilkinson Sword website, RRP: £17.50 which includes 5 razor blades
The Intuition 4-in-1 Perfect Finish Multi-Zone Trimmer is an innovative styling solution to gently tackle women’s facial and body hair. It has five different attachments which are specially designed to gently remove the finest facial hair leaving a natural glow on the skin. It’s the perfect product to prep you for Valentine’s- whether that be for date night, a night with the girls or an evening of self-care.
The latest product is available on the Wilkinson Sword website, RRP: £29.99.
Treat him to an indulgent bath and shower set from Arran Aromatics
Clean, crisp and inspired by the rugged landscapes on the island, ARRAN Sense of Scotland’s Machrie fragrance
blends sea salt, labdanum, myrrh, clary sage, patchouli and rockrose to create a refreshing and awakening fragrance for him.
The toiletries are available separately but the washbag is really nice and great for any getaways you might have planned.
RRP £45 Machrie Mens Washbag available from www.arran.com
Speaking of getaways…If we ever get the chance then Red Letter Days & Buy a Gift have just the thing!
Glo32 Advanced Teeth Whitening System
I th ink most of us crave whiter teeth but a lot of us can’t get to a dental practice so this kit from Glo32 hits the spot!
Formulated with Coconut Oil for a healthy way to achieve a whiter, brighter smile, this whitening kit from Glo32 achieves effective stain removal in just 20 minutes! The kit helps you double your Glo with it’s 14 day treatment of Advanced Whitening Strips to lift your smile, and the Advanced Whitening Stilo for on the go whitening.
RRP £30 available from Boots
Overnight Escapes from Red Letter Days
Choose from over 400 stays scattered all over the UK (and some beyond) you really can’t go wrong with a gift from Red Letter Days. What’s more you can exchange them for something else, can’t get away overnight? No problem, change them for a day out, afternoon tea or an experience. They are also valid for two years so no hurry to use them.
Available from www.buyagift.co.uk
A cheeky box of Heart Throbs from Haribo
These are the second best Haribo after the eggs and I’ll fight anyone who disagrees. Apart from Crocos but you can’t get them here so they don’t count.
Priced at £1 and available from Asda & Poundland you really can’t go wrong
