This would be perfect for Valentines Day treats whether for your partner, family, friends, or neighbors.
I heard the idea about replacing fortune cookie fortunes with your own fortune and decided to investigate online how to do it. I was really skeptical about whether all of the ideas were really workable so I purchased a box of LaChoy fortune cookies and proceeded to test.
Well, turned out that trying to pull the original fortune out with tweezers wouldn't work because the hole wasn't large enough and the tweezers broke the cookies. I tried two other ideas I read online to soften the cookie by steaming or microwaving but alas those ideas didn't work either and there was no way to pull out the original fortune.
Well, not one to give up, I went to the Chinese restaurant down the street and explained what I was trying to do and they donated a few to me. Guess what? The holes in theirs were large enough to pull the fortune out with tweezers! I proceeded to make my own fortunes appropriate for who I am giving them to for Valentines Day and folded them and placed them inside the cookies using the tweezers.
Of course, it's not Valentine's Day yet but I am sure they'll be a hit ;-)
By Deeli from Richland, WA
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
What are your favorite ideas for your Valentines Day gifts or activities?
You don't need to be artistic to create your own Valentine card. Use old newspapers and magazines, cut out words, phrases and images to make a romantic or funny Valentine message. Paste your message on a big, red heart cut from construction paper.
Put on your reddest lipstick, pucker up and kiss several a sheet of plain, white paper. Repeat until you get a good kiss print, then personalize with your Valentine message.
Many radio stations allow listeners to call in and dedicate songs. Find a local radio station that does, then phone in your dedication; make sure your sweetie is listening!
- Marianne
I bought rose petals made a picnic lunch with wine and chocolate covered strawberries. I blind folded him and we went to then lake. I had a picnic blanket and candles set up by a fire for a romantic Valentine's surprise for my boyfriend and he loved it!
This site has a good list of Valentine Day gifts and activities:
