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The exhausted parent’s guide to really last-minute Valentine’s sentiments

Published 08:00 13 Feb 2017 GMT

Updated 12:25 13 Feb 2017 GMT

Sive O'Brien
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In case you hadn't noticed, it's Valentine's tomorrow. Nothing organised yet? No sweat. We've got the lowdown on the cutest last-minute treats for busy parents who haven't found the time to even think about Valentine's (remember how important this date used to mean before little ones?). These thoughtful gifts are worth so much more than a card, guys, promise. 1. How adorable are these little bacon hearts. And too easy to make. -1 -7 Via Wendyseewendydo 2. Got nothing planned this weekend, no sweat, make a date for another weekend, book a babysitter and invite him on the bathroom mirror (assuming little hands can’t get at it). spegel-1 Via amelia.se 3. Coffee with a bit of love? Simples. Denise Meneghello GNT Via Denisemeneghelloblog  4. Have a dinner picnic in your living room when the kids have eventually nodded off. Light a few candles, put a rug on the floor and have some one-handed food while you chug a bottle of vino. KY-picnicn-long-shot Via armywifetosuburbanlife.com 5. Do a memory jar – get the kids involved in decorating a jar and write out the best memories of your relationship – guaranteed a gooey hour of nostalgia and remembering how much fun you used to have when you used to have time for each other! MemoryJar 6. Write the things that inspire you about your partner and tell him what an amazing dad he is. tumblr_mi8fttFL8X1qc6c0ro1_1280 Via lifeliveshere 7. If you have zero time and even less energy, this is the simplest, most effective way to express your love – it's the thought that counts, right? a890d92912a51cd005ea5de5715771bc Via cakewhizz.com Got any to add to this list, spill: [email protected].