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314. Really Awesome Valentines Ideas!

How To Be Awesome At Everything Podcast

Release Date: 02/04/2025

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How To Be Awesome At Everything Podcast

I have lots of thoughts to share today of things I think we should normalize.    Things that aren’t considered normal in general in the world we live in and I’m going to argue my point of why I think they should be.   For us and for our families and for the people around us.   Because our goal is to always strive for fulfillment and joy and health and longevity and peace of mind and all of these ideas I’m going to present to you today support all of that.   I’m going to get heat for some of these and I love it because its against the grain and thinking for...

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My goal in this podcast episode is to give you LOTS of ideas of things you can do, that each only take 10 minutes, that will level up your life in some way.  I think most of us feel like we want less time on our phones and more time doing things that make us feel fulfilled or have more energy or stronger relationships or make more money or whatever it is.  But, it’s just so much easier to default to scrolling rather than adding in a consistent 10 minute habit that really stacks up over time.  Well, that’s no longer because I’ve compiled a massive list of 10 minute habit...

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I hesitate to give any awesome tips on marriage or parenting because just when I think I have something fully figured out it flips!  But this one is good I promise.    How To Be Awesome At Being A Wife Who Says Yes    Can I go golfing mid day tomorrow?  Yes Can I go to a movie last minute with the boys tonight? Yes    If it’s not potentially dangerous or disrespectful, my answer is yes!       I even say yes if its irritating… and I think you should too. Boys night tonight when you weren’t expecting it and you’re tired and you’ll...

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You’re going to love this podcast episode so much that you’re going to look forward to the next time someone is a jerk to you.    Because we are programming ourselves to be ready for it today!  The next time someone says something rude or belittles you… you’re ready for it with the best ever responses.   Let’s use an example of something that was said to me last weekend… I was at a party and a girl came up to me with the oddest tone and said…  "I like your dress.  My favorite look is a desperate housewife"   Ready for the response?  You...

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I’m not sure about you but the heaviness of the world right now has me needing more time for calm and reflection and planning… and in that process of really prioritizing this… I realized the importance of a personal fortress.     A space where you can retreat and be alone and do whatever you need to do to reset your mind, revisit your priorities and how you spend your time and mental energy… all of it.    I wanted to do a podcast episode on this topic because I think changing our environment changes our headspace and in this way it can be so fulfilling.   ...

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It’s back to school and back to routines and for me that means a new season of podcasting and starting this one off with how to maximize our time while our kids are in school.   Insane to say but I now have a high schooler and in my many years of having school age children I’ve learned so much about how to use this time to have time for yourself, get the things done that you need to, catch up with people that you love, fitness & nutrition, take care of appointments and errands… without wasting any time.    My goal of this podcast is to give you a really helpful...

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How To Be Awesome At Not Having FOMO   This is one huge deep dive into FOMO.   The fear of missing out and why I think it can quietly steal your peace, confidence and joy if you don’t have a plan for how to think about it.    Lots of things I talk about on this podcast, I’m currently also working on becoming awesome at the thing.    This is one of those things that I’ve got down.  I don’t have FOMO ever and I don’t get my feelings hurt if I wasn’t invited somewhere.    Not that either of these things are bad feelings - I don't actually...

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We just officially passed the 1 million download mark on this podcast and I’m so crazy grateful for it.    What an incredible time to be alive and have so many ways to connect with people that you would never connect with otherwise.    To celebrate- I wanted to share things I know for sure.  Some of the lessons and thoughts that feel like the most valuable right now from books and interviews and conversations with really interesting people.    We were renewing our passports yesterday and I asked the girl helping us how her day was going and she looked at...

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What if disappearing for 30 days felt like a rocket ship toward the goals you’ve been thinking about… the habits you’ve wanted to build, the changes you’ve wanted to make.  In this episode, I’m showing you how to hit pause on your normal life, go all in on what actually moves the needle, and come out with results that would’ve taken years.. or never happened at all. This episode is about changing up your routine and getting quiet for a certain period of time so that you can be laser focused on doing things differently.  It will mean passing up things you normally do and...

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To me Valentine’s is so much more impactful when it feels like a season of extra love, rather than a mandatory date night on a certain day. 
 
At the entrance to our wedding in 2009, when I was 27 years old,  I hand rhinestoned letters to go over the arch walking into our reception in Mexico that said CELEBRATE LOVE because that’s literally my life mantra.  Love is what we all want to feel and experience and it’s one of the greatest life gifts.  
 
This podcast episode is all about ways to use this time to really have fun with your people - show them how much you love them and create special memories and traditions together. 
 
I have 45 creative ideas to share in this episode.  A little bit of everything for every season and bucket of your life. 
 
 
Ideas for… 
 
 
Date Nights! 
💘 do something that you would have done at the start of your relationship 
💘 movie & dinner in on the couch 
💘 each make a dessert 
💘 each make each others fav thing that you make 
💘 play a couples game with questions (might need wine to make this not cheesy!) 
 
 
 
School Class Parties! 
💘 “what I love about you” for each child - a book or on the wall 
💘 scavenger hunt 
💘 Valentine’s Bingo 
💘 frame with picture of child that they decorate and give to parents as a gift 
💘 decorate your own bag or mailbox for Valentine’s 
💘 Valentine’s obstacle course - like a fun relay with heart-themed challenges like carrying a candy heart on a spoon.
 
 
Girlfriends Night! 
💘 “board” party where everyone brings a board - chocolate board, taco board etc. 
💘 cocktail tasting!  Wine, champagne, tequila- always fun! 
💘 sip & paint with a prompt like - what love means to me
💘 gift exchange - secret Santa style - set a budget and give love themed gifts 
 
 
Valentine’s Snacks!
💘 strawberry love boats – hollow out strawberries, fill with whipped cream and chocolate chips.
💘 Cupid’s Arrow Kabobs – Thread strawberries, marshmallows, and brownies onto skewers.
💘 Heart-Shaped Pizza – Let everyone make their own mini heart pizzas.
💘 Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Sticks – Dip in pink, red, or white chocolate and decorate with sprinkles.
💘 Love Bug Apples – Cut apples into heart shapes and use mini chocolate chips for eyes.
 
 
Valentine’s Crafts!
💘 “Reasons I Love You” Jar – Fill a jar with tiny notes listing reasons you love someone.
💘 Thumbprint Heart Keychains – Use clay to create fingerprint heart keychains.
💘 DIY Love Coupons – Make personalized coupons for acts of kindness or fun activities.
💘 Heart Garland – String together paper or fabric hearts to decorate.
💘 Melted Crayon Heart Art – Melt old crayons into heart molds for colorful decorations.
 
 
Fun Activities To Do At Home! 
💘 Love-Themed Game Night – Play Valentine’s bingo, charades, or Pictionary with love-themed words.
💘 Family Valentine’s Bake-Off – Compete in making the best Valentine’s dessert.
💘 Candlelight Family Dinner – Dress up and have a fancy Valentine’s dinner together.
💘 “Secret Valentine” like secret Santa  – Draw names and do a little gift exchange.
💘 DIY Valentine’s Photo Booth – Set up a backdrop and take silly or heartfelt family photos.
 
 
Creative Gifts!
💘 photo book 
💘 framed pictures 
💘 basket of their favorite things 
💘 themed basket - example: best sleep of your life, Chiefs fan, Starbucks basket etc.
 
 
Ways To Make Kids Feel Extra Loved! 
💘 Love Notes Countdown – In the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, place a heart-shaped note on their bedroom door each night with a reason why they’re special. 
💘 Personalized Valentine’s Breakfast – Serve heart-shaped pancakes with their favorite toppings, and add a handwritten note or a small toy on their plate to start the day with love.
💘 Surprise “I Love You” Adventure – Plan a mystery outing tailored to what they love— example: a trip to their favorite park, a bookstore, or a DIY indoor fort with movies and snacks.
💘 Heartfelt Story Time – Write a short story starring them as the hero, highlighting their kindness, bravery, and love. Read it together and gift them a printed or illustrated version to keep.
💘 Valentine’s Mailbox – Set up a mini mailbox for each child and have family members leave notes, tiny treats, or hand-drawn pictures throughout the day.
 
 
Ways To Make Your Lover Feel Extra Loved! 
 
💘A Love Trail – Leave little love notes, small gifts, or romantic clues around the house leading to a special surprise—maybe a candlelit dinner, a love letter, or a heartfelt video message.
💘52 Reasons I Love You Deck – Take a deck of playing cards and write a different reason you love them on each one. Bind them together into a “52 Reasons I Love You” flipbook.
💘Memory Lane Date Night – Recreate your first date or a special moment in your relationship.
💘Personalized Love Playlist – Curate a playlist of songs that tell your love story, include inside jokes, or remind you of special moments. Sneak it onto their phone and play it on Valentine’s!
💘A Week of Thoughtful Surprises – Instead of celebrating just one day, spread out thoughtful surprises in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day—little love notes in their bag, their favorite coffee waiting for them, a midday love text, or a planned romantic evening.
 
 
Cheers to CELEBRATING LOVE!!