The days are getting longer and we’re thinking about the next holiday that can be celebrated with sugar and baked goods… Valentine’s Day! We’re also making sure this post goes up early enough in case you want to join us in sending something to your friends to make them smile :)
Even before Galentine’s Day became popular, Amanda enjoyed sending cards or making treats for her friends, and this year it feels especially important to stay connected as we approach the one-year-in-various-levels-of-quarantine mark. Here are a few ideas to get you started if you want to spread a little love this year!
Love bomb
We have to admit that this hot chocolate bomb trend is super fun (the videos are so satisfying!). We just placed an order and can’t wait to try it (shopping is about buying for your friends and yourself, right?). You can also try your hand at making them yourself with a little help from our favorite cake supply store. Definitely a sweet surprise to drop off for a friend :)
Mail a card
And support a Black owned business while you’re at it! We love this fun set of cards. This past year has really emphasized the need to support small businesses, and places like Etsy or Society6 are great ways to discover artists and purchase their work.
A little extra love
We recently (and accidentally because of a mail mix-up) discovered the local company Knack Shops that puts together curated gift boxes. This is the chic, Nordstrom-meets-Anthro modern gift set you actually want to send to a friend.
Send a little surprise
Candy is a bit tricky to mail (without extra fees), so why not send a throwback like temporary tattoos or stickers to put a smile on their face.
It’s the thought
Sending a valentine note doesn’t have to cost a lot or be fancy - you can make a simple card with a favorite quote or poem (Amanda’s go-to) or pick up some classic elementary school valentine’s cards. The important thing is to let your friends know you’re thinking about them (and supporting the USPS at the same time!).
Don’t forget to check out our previous Valentine’s posts for a fun baking project and local businesses we love!
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