A Family Affair Dinner

Several years ago as Valentine's Day approached, I felt a little sad that my husband and I wouldn't be able to have a traditional, romantic dinner for two. With two kids, one on the way, and a single income, an expensive dinner wasn't an option. So I decided instead to have a romantic dinner for the whole family. I cut my own heart-shaped confetti from red and pink construction paper, created a special valentine for each family member, and decorated the table with Hershey's Kisses and ribbon curls. I used my mother's gold-trimmed china, crystal wine glasses, and candles to set the mood. We even served the food in heart-shaped dishes and cut-glass bowls, and baked a heart-shaped chocolate cake for dessert. The whole family loved it! -- Juliana S., St. Augustine, Florida

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