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Valentine's Day 2013
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We've rounded-up our favorite Valentine's crafts, events and recipes in one place to help make sure you have everything you need to fill February with love. We've also included gift guides so you can surprise all your loved ones with just the right neckalce, toy or treat.
Valentine's Day events around Chicagoland
Valentine's Day falls on a Thursday this year, so there aren't many day-of events. Luckily, plenty of our favorite family destinations have chosen to host Valentine's Day events ahead of time. Check out our list for dances, craft nights and more.
3 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Chicago with kids
Valentine's Day isn't all about romantic dates for mom & dad. Check out these kid-friendly events the whole family will love.
Unconventional Valentine's Day Treats
We all usually think of Valentine's Day as a time to shower our loved ones with sweet or chocolate treats. But there are plenty of ways to make Valentine's Day special for your kids that don't involve a sugar rush (and of course the subsequent crash from that short-but-sweet high).
Sweet treats for your sweethearts
It's the sweetest holiday of the year, and Valentine's Day isn't just for couples. Show your kids some love and be well-prepared for school parties with these sweet treats.
Valentine's Day from breakfast to dinner
From pink pancakes to spagetti and sweet-balls, we have a full menu of lovely foods to serve your family from breakfast to dinner. Valentine's Day has never tasted so good.
Valentine's Day Crafts
From stained-glass hearts to tissue-paper flowers, these Valentine's Day crafts are sure to melt hearts this February.
Valentine's Day gift ideas from Chicago Etsy shops
Want to give a handmade gift this Valentine's Day but aren't the arts'n'crafts type? Check out these Etsy picks.
DIY Valentine's Day treats for the classroom
Pull out the craft bin and DIY your child's classroom valentines this year.
Valentine's preparations on Pinterest
Use these great Valentine's Day ideas from Pinterest to prepare for your kids' classroom parties.
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