Every year, the week of Valentine’s Day, I get “the card.”
For years (5 or 6?) this beautiful homemade Valentine’s Day card would arrive at my door and I’d try to figure out who sent it.
Until about 2 years ago – I asked a friend and I was right. She was the sender!
Even though I know who it is now, the card still comes in the mail – with a simple Happy Valentine’s Day message.
This year … “Happy Heart Day!”
My friend started this, and I can only imagine how long her list must be by now, of friends that receive her cards – anonymously!
I’ll never say who it is, because I don’t want to ruin the surprise (for local peeps!) just in case you get one, too.
Doing things anonymously really does bring joy. It’s just not always about us, but about blessing others!
Don’t you just love this idea? And what are your plans to bless someone on Valentine’s Day?
(The winner of the Hip Hostess apron is Julie, from Less-than-Perfect Life of Bliss! Having fun choosing which PINK apron you want, Julie! 
) And here’s a LAST MINUTE Valentine’s idea from The Robin’s Nest – here.
Hi, I'm Sandy. Five years ago I stocked up on beautiful glasses from the Dollar Store. As I started writing about dinner parties, I realized that this “icon” portrays a great message. It says that dinner parties are attainable, they are affordable, and that they can be beautiful even when on a budget. 
This is such a wonderful idea! I’m remembering now how much fun it was to have “Secret Sisters” in the dorm in college–I’d kind of forgotten about that. The anonymity was part of the fun. What a great way for both sender and receiver just to enjoy the fun of the occasion.
And this card is beautiful!
Happy Heart Day to you!
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AAAHHH! Thanks for the apron! Can’t wait to get it.
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what a great idea.
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I love this idea!
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Congrats Julie! I know you’ll look beautiful in your apron! Time to cook something
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Ahhhh…what a SWEET idea…thanks soooo much foe sharing it:) Happy heart day!
Blessings,
Linda
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I like to send anonymous ecards and see how long it takes my friends to figure out it’s me!!! : ) But the homemade version is just delightful…hmmmm, maybe next year!
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Oh I do love this idea! I like to send my single nieces who do not have beaus something on Valentines Day. It would be great to take some flowers to a widow…
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What a sweet idea! Wondering when the next holiday is to apply this concept…maybe May Day!
Thanks for the inspiration!
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How very sweet of her~♥ I hope to send flowers to my neighbors on May Day. I figure if I start working on them now they ought to be ready May 1st (yes, life is that busy!)
Thanks for linking to me, that was so nice of you. Have a great Valentines day weekend~
Robin~♥
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ooooh – what a fun idea. I’m a big advocate for that which is hand-written and mailed. I love this! I’m all over it!
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I love to bless anonymously. I paid for 2 couples at our church for the Valentine’s banquet anonymously as they are struggling financially.
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What a great idea! I once got a restaurant gift card in the mail anonymously and I never did figure out who sent it.
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what a great idea.
we have girls in our school. a little room full of them. maybe this is the perfect idea for those girls.
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What a fantastic idea that is…sure to make someone’s day! I am taking my oldest (my son) for a “date” on Valentines Day…the 2 year old is a scene stealer, and he needs some mommy time.
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Just popping in to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Suzann from The Olive Cottage
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I should have thought of doing something like that. What a great idea! Jackie
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