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Valentine's Dayis one of our favorite holidays for many different reasons. The desserts! The dinners! The cocktails! Not to mention the fact that it's basically an entire holiday dedicated to pink, red, and all things romantic. You can always gift your sweetie flowers and chocolates, but if you want to get creative with DIY Valentine's gifts, you've come to the right place.
We love that V-Day is low-pressure as far as gifting holidays go, and that it celebrates love in its many forms. We've thought a lot about what to give and get here at Brit + Co, and whipped up a list that includes a few hits that you can give after trying one of our fun date night ideas. Here are our favorite DIYs for the big day.
DIY Valentine Gifts Your Partner Will Love
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Give your sweetheart hugs and kisses via these easy-to-sew XOXO pillows. Pick fabric that goes with your decor or use the brightest red and pink fabric that you can find.
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This floral backdrop is perfect for a doorway surprise for when your love or little ones wake up on Valentine's Day morning. Plus, by the time your V-Day celebrations end, you might as well leave them up for March.
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Keep the surprises coming withbreakfast in bed. We heart these Red Velvet Heart Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze — yum! Sprinkles are encouraged.
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Challenge your love(s) to a game of Jenga with this cute DIY Valentine's gift. This will make for an adorable game to play any time of year.
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Gift your gal pals a hand-stamped scarf for the occasion or make a DIY night of it! Since you make the stamps yourself, you can create any pattern you want.
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Put a ring on it! Chocolate ring pops for the DIY Valentine's gifts win. Our favorite part is definitely the fun colors.
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Here's a long distance-friendly idea: Make theseConversation Heart Piñata care packages to send to your BFFs or you can surprise your fam in the morning with a goodie-filled one.
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Give your sweetheart something delicious and gluten-free with these Cassava Flour Brownies.
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Serve your Galentine's Day guests Celebrity Heartthrob Cookies— the next best thing to the real deal. Pass us the Ryan Gosling cookie please!
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Add a green twist to your Valentine's Day surprise with these Air Plant Wall Artpiecesthat creatively make use of nails and string.
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For a more hands-on DIY Valentine's gift, whip up these fun DIY Conversation Heart Coasterswith polymer clay and letter stamps.
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Map your travels together with this clever Photo Map Wall Artfor a personal and so special touch!
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Celebrate your Valentine's favorite food with these extra cute (and yummy) Heart-Shaped Boxes. Fill them with candy today and love letters tomorrow.
Happy Love Day! If you make a DIY Valentine gift, tag us in a pic — and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter!
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Ellen Pompeo cemented her icon status as Meredith Grey on Grey's Anatomy, but she's about to up the ante with her new Hulu show, Good American Family. While Pompeo's most known for her medical drama prowess, this new role is still "dark and twisty" — just like Meredith would like it. From the true story this new show is based on to the star-studded cast, there's a lot to know about Pompeo's first new show since Grey's. Let's dig in!
Here's everything you need to know about Ellen Pompeo's new show, Good American Family!
What is 'Good American Family' about?
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Hulu's Good American Family is actually based on a true story! This show follows Christine and Michael Barnett as they adopt a little girl with dwarfism, Natalia Grace, and the dramatic aftermath that quickly follows. From navigating Natalia's disability to potentially negating her age, Christine and Michael end up in a controversial struggle to raise their existing children, protect themselves, and move forward how they see fit.
The official logline reads:
"Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma, this compelling drama is inspired by the disturbing stories surrounding a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism. But as they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, mystery emerges around her age and background, and they slowly start to suspect she may not be who she says she is. As they defend their family from the daughter they’ve grown to believe is a threat, she fights her own battle to confront her past and what her future holds, in a showdown that ultimately plays out in the tabloids and the courtroom."
Who's in the 'Good American Family' cast?
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The Good American Family cast has some pretty exciting names! The main players include:
- Ellen Pompeo (Grey's Anatomy) as Kristine Barnett
- Mark Duplass (The Morning Show) as Michael Barnett
- Imogen Faith Reid as Natalia Grace
- Dulé Hill (Suits) as Brandon Drysdale
- Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) as Cynthia Mans
- Jerod Haynes (Good Girls) as Antwon Mans
When does 'Good American Family' come out?
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Good American Family premieres on Hulu on March 19, 2025!
What are fans saying about 'Good American Family'?
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Former Grey's Anatomyco-star Justin Chambers commented "🔥" under Vanity Fair's first look Instagram post, with fans saying:
- "I JUST FELL ON MY KNEES AT WALMART"
- "SHES BAAACK"
- "I really hope this film portrays what a victim Natalia truly was )):"
Where can I learn more about Natalia Grace's story?
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Good American Family is based on a true story, and while you could go digging through old headlines yourself, there's a highly detailed — and highly dramatic — recent documentary you can watch instead. Max released The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, a three season documentary series that's been updated as recently as January 7, 2025. I've watched every episode, and I can't recommend it more!
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My best friend and I recently had a 3-hour conversation about navigating love in our 30s, coming to the conclusion that our prior breakups helped us become clearer about what we want in love. After we said our good-byes, I started thinking about questions worth asking yourself when you're single.
Unlike some people who tell you not to worry about love when you're not coupled up, I think it actually does help to have an idea about the kind of person and relationship that'll fit in your life when the time comes. I wish it wish it were this easy, but the perfect situation isn't going to fall into your lap — because it doesn't exist. Even now, I'm still learning about myself and my fiancé as we experience life together.
So are you single and trying to understand what you actually want out of your love life? Here are some questions you should ask yourself!
Here are the questions to ask yourself while you're in your single era!
1. Start with questions that focus on you
Either you agree with clichés or you don't. As annoying as they can be, hearing someone tell you to get to know yourself while you're single shouldn't be. It only gets sticky when people tell you that you'll never find love while on your self-care journey. We can agree to disagree with that.
So, what kind of questions should you be asking yourself to get to know your inner workings better?
- Who do I think I am?
- What are my favorite qualities about myself?
- Do I have any habits I want to change?
- Would I date myself if I were a different person?
- How do I pour love into myself?
2. More questions to ask yourself about who you are
Other questions you can ask yourself can have something to do with your morals or boundaries. It's a way for you to understand areas of your life that you may not always think about everyday.
- What do I value in life?
- What kind of boundaries have I set (or need to put in place)?
- Do I spend a lot of time focused on other people?
- Do I have religious beliefs?
3. Think about if you want to be single or in a serious relationship
Once you have a better understanding of who you are, think about the kind of romantic love you'd like to have in your life. There's a chance you're not even interested in a serious monogamous relationship right now and that's okay. The point is to get clear about what you do want.
Start asking:
- Am I okay with being single or do I feel pressured to settle down?
- Do I care more about dating several people or choosing one person to romantically connect with?
- Is there a reason I wouldn't want a long-term relationship?
- Is it hard to be vulnerable whether I'm looking for something short-term or long-term?
4. Revisit past flings and relationships
Though tempting, this isn't a confirmation that you should call the ex you've been thinking about. Rather, take the time to revisit what you think did or didn't work.
- What brought me joy about prior flings or relationships?
- Was there mutual respect between myself and former romantic partners?
- Did I or former partners feel possessive of each other?
- Did I ever feel afraid for my safety in prior relationships?
5. Allow yourself to be curious about the kind of partner you're attracted to
I'm not asking you to 'listen and judge' yourself for who you're typically attracted to. We all have our reasons why certain people make our hearts race even if said people aren't the greatest for us in the long run. This is the time to be curious about who you're drawn to and why.
- Am I drawn to people's physical appearance first or their personality?
- What kind of qualities am I attracted to overall?
- Have I ever ignored red flags because I thought someone was attractive?
6. Think about the kind of long-term relationship you'd like to have
Ready for something serious? There's still some questions you should ask yourself before jumping into something new.
- Am I capable of trusting someone new?
- How do I want to feel in a new romantic relationship?
- What are my goals if I decide to pursue a long-term relationship?
- How would I like to handle potential disagreements in my new relationships?
- What are my dealbreakers?
These questions may seem like a lot, but it's a way to help you understand how you want your love like to look. Also, there's a possibility you could encounter scenarios that may not fit under these questions because life can be full of surprises. All that matters is you're able to have a better understanding of who you are and what you want in 2025.
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