Step -by- Step guide to creating a Fresh Flower Scavenger Hunt:

STEP 1: Purchase a bouquet of fresh flowers at your local supermarket. Yes the supermarket, you would be surprise the variety of  quality fresh flowers available. Just make sure to pick up a mixed bouquet, it works the best.

STEP 2: Pick up a pack of note cards or post-its to add to each flower. You can make them as fancy as you want or not, it is all up to you.

STEP 3: Separate the flowers from the bouquet and select around 5-8 stems. You don't want to make the game last for days.

STEP 4: Select the locations you want to hide each flower in.

STEP 5: Write out cryptic clues in each post-it or card and attach one fresh flower to each message. Google is your friend, search scavenger or treasure hunt clues to get inspired.

STEP 6: Hide the flowers around the house for the fun scavenger hunt.

STEP 7: Tell your significant other to "start hunting".

By the end of the hunt they will have collected their entire bouquet and a lasting memory that they will never forget.

Your sweetie will have endless fun trying to figure out the clues, giving the you a lasting memory as well. You can even start a new tradition with an annual Valentine's Day or Christmas scavenger hunt.

GIVING FRESH FLOWERS JUST BECAME UNCONVENTIONAL!

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Materials Needed:

- His and Hers glasses (your pick)

- Mustache & Lip Stencil (Available in the bottom of post)

- X-acto knife

- Red and black acrylic paint

-Paint brush

Step 1:

With your X-acto knife cut out the mustache and lip stencil or as I like to call it the "LipStache" stencil.

Step 2:

On the "His" drinking glass  tape the mustache stencil.  Make sure the stencil is pressed tightly on the glass to prevent the paint from going under the stencil.

Step 3:

Squeeze out a dab of black paint onto a piece of paper or on anything you don't mind getting paint on. Dip the tip of the paint brush into the black paint and start from the side of the mustache. TIP: Make sure to paint the pointy corners of the mustache before you paint the center of the mustache.

Step 4:

Repeat steps 2-4 for the wine glass. Make sure to hold the glass firmly, so the stencil does not move.  Once you are done, let the paint dry for about one hour.

Finally, select a floral bouquet from your local supermarket and make it your own. Take it apart match up the masculine colors for "His" and the more feminine colors for "Her" arrangements.

Taking the time to make store bought floral bouquets your own will not only save you money, but give you something personal and unique for your sweetie like a His and Hers bouquet. Hope you have the most romantic weekend this Valentines and please share with us your " His and Hers " V-Day arrangements on Twitter or Facebook - #FFEL.

TIP: Try to make the "His" arrangement more geometric shape and make "Hers" more organically shaped. 

"LipStache" Click and Print

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Valentine's Day is a day of romance, but really how romantic is it to wait forty five minutes for a table in a crowded and noisy restaurant. Truth be told it is not the most romantic setting for couples to celebrate their love. A picnic in the other hand is a perfect solution for those that want a more romantic setting with lots of thought behind it.  If you are in warmer location a picnic outdoors in a park, beach, or even your backyard would make a perfect setting. Now I haven't forgotten about those places that are to cold.  Try and select a place in your home that is warm and cozy; in-front of a fire place, center of the living room, or even an attic or basement can make a perfect place to set your romantic picnic.

No matter where you decide to create your romantic picnic all you need is here.

Picnic Checklist:

Picnic Food

• Sandwiches

Yes, sandwiches are a great choice for your romantic picnic. There are so many choices, pick your sweetie favorite that will show  them how much you really know about them. Cut each sandwich like the shape of a heart with a heart shaped cookie cutter.  Easy to do & eat!

• Sides

Do not kill yourself over picking sides, just get your sweeties favorite fruit or just get grapes,  you can feed them to each other. Another idea is get snack size bags of chips,  that way you have several different flavors to pick from.

• Drinks

This is a no brainer, pack water bottles or juices and an adult beverage of your choosing. However, not all places allow those types of beverages, so double check first before adding it to your picnic basket.

• Condiments

I know your wondering "why are condiments on this list." Well the reason this  is on the list is because I wanted to give you a tip: don't add the condiments to the sandwich until you ready to eat them because their is nothing less romantic then a sandwich with soggy bread.

Picnic  Essentials

• Ice pack

One of the best mobile inventions ever, the ice pack. Make sure to add one to your picnic basket, it will prevent your food from spoiling and keep you drinks cool.

• Tableware

I think this one is self explanatory.

• Cutting knife

Plastic knives won't cut it, literally. A good cutting knife can help you cut food or open a bottle if needed.

• Trash bag

You don't want all your stinky trash in a your picnic basket and mother nature does not want it on her floor, so prepare yourself with a trash bag for quick pick up.

• Moist towelettes

This one is a must because yo might not be near a bathroom to wash your hands and you really don't want your hands to smell like food when your holding each other.

Picnic Decor

• Blanket

No picnic is complete without a blanket. Pick one that is thick, but not to big so you can be close to your sweetie.

• Gift

Incorporate your gift into the picnic decor. Why not bring your sweetie's favorite book and inside of it put a floral bookmark made by you. Then read to them a passage from the book there is nothing more romantic.

• Flowers

There is nothing else in this world that can instantly change the ordinary to extraordinary. Flowers make people smile, feel loved and appreciated all wrapped up in one  bouquet flowers. My favorite flowers for picnics are Pura Vida available at Publix Supermarkets, the bright colors enhance the intense colors of the food.

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Materials Checklist: 

- Gift Bag

-Large Zip lock bag

- Stapler

THATS ALL YOU NEED!

STEP 1:

In the inside of the bag is a folded over flap. Unfold that flap, you are going to need it.

STEP 2:

Grab the ziplock bag and match it up with the folded flap from the gift bag and staple them together. This is your starting point.

STEP 3:

Staple the opposite side to make sure the ziplock bag stays still.

STEP4:

Continue stapling the rest of the folded flap to the ziplock bag. Its okay if you cannot staple the corners just as long as the sides are stapled.

STEP 5:

Stuff the ziplock bag into the gift bag to create a liner, like in a purse.

STEP 6:

Make sure to create a fold in the edge of the ziplock bag and straight up the bag.

Add some water, your flowers (ours are Pura Vida from Publix)  and Whala your DIY paper gift bag!

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