Welcome back to Holiday Head Start! Today, we’re sharing a roundup of Valentine’s Day traditions—some we’ve loved for years, and some fun new ideas we’ve gathered along the way. From Secret Cupid exchanges to heart-y pizza, we’re sharing our favorite ways to use Valentine’s celebrations to foster love and connection.

Highlights from the episode:

[00:00 ] - Secret Cupid

[7:15 ] - Planning a new Valentine tradition

[15:45 ] - Valentine’s Day gift tradition

[17:58 ] - Valentine candy letter boxes

[20:28 ] - This week’s Get A Headstart Tip for making playlists

[23:31 ] - What’s on our to-do lists this week

[26:36 ] - Our Nice Lists

Resources Mentioned:

• So Festive Blog
• Ember Mug
• Fijn Cocoa
• Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook
• Take the Holiday Profile quiz
• Follow on Instagram @theholidayheadstart 
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! 

If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love these too:

• Episode 4 - Crafting your Holiday Values for a More Meaningful Christmas
• Episode 11 - 10 Easy Steps to Create a New Holiday Tradition for Your Family

More About The Holiday Headstart:

Welcome to The Holiday Headstart podcast, where we get intentional about kicking overwhelm to the curb and bringing joy back to your holidays (and every day). We’re Heidi and Emily, two sisters and former elementary school teachers, who’ve taken the simple strategies and practical tips we mastered in the classroom and put them to work in our personal lives. 

And we’re here to help you do the same! Join us each week as we share how, with a little planning and a little prep, you can ensure that the days that make life special don’t become the days that make you stressed.