Con ratulations! Now that winter breakandthefirstsemesterareover,itis o ficially the second hal o the year! As February is now here, many o us are earin up or Valentine’s Day. But this year,I’dliketotakeanarticletocelebrate somethin just as important: Galentine's Day. For those who may not be amiliar, Galentine’sDayisallaboutcelebratin the riendship and support we share with our closest riends.
For us students,who areconstantly navi atin exams, school work, and sports, it is necessary to have supportin , understandin riends who serve as an outlet or us on stress ul days. Without true riends, li e would seem impossible. With Galentine's Day, we are reminded to takeabreak romtheacademicstressand celebratethepeoplewhohelpusthrou h it.Inatimewhenacademicworkloadsare heavierthanever, riendscanmakeallthe di erence.
Inthisissueo Towerette,ourwriters createdarticlesaboutlove, riendship,and how we can celebrate the riendships around us, especially at Villa. One o the most important aspects o Villa is the numerous riendships we make alon the way.
What better way to celebrate those riendships than to celebrate Galentine’s Day?
So, this February, let’s celebrate the peoplewhomakeourlivesmoreworthlivin . The Towerette sta hopes you enjoy this issue and maybe it will inspire you to reach out to your childhood riends, i t your riends a little somethin , or even throw a Galentine’sDaybrunch.
Valentine’s Day (Taylor’s Version)
Brid et Drew ‘26
“I don't want to think o anythin else now that I've thou ht o you.” Not only is this romantic phrase a lyric rom Taylor Swi t’s seventhstudioalbum, Lover, butitwasalsomy firstthou htaboutthetracklistuponlistenin to it in 2019, when it was released. While this opinion may seem a bit dramatic, this compilation o 18 son s is the per ect synthesis o both purely romantic tunes and truly melancholic melodies. A majority o the son s on this album are based on Swi t’s six-yearrelationshipwiththeBritishactorJoe Alwyn, and are also inspired by her discovery o “lovethatwasveryreal”;yet,itstillincludes sorrow ul son s that are meant to be perceived“throu haromantic aze,”asSwi t
writes. From the beauti ul, pastel album cover to the romantic lyrics hand-sewn into every son , Lover is the per ect Valentine’s Dayalbum.
O the 18 synth-pop son s, it’s hard to choose a avorite; each one tells a di erent story, all with a similar, pink tint that,durin every listen, exudes the eelin o allin in love. As Taylor Swi t’s an base says, these son s were most definitely written with a litter el pen. Just to name a ew, “London Boy,” “Cornelia Street,” “Paper Rin s,” and the title-track, “Lover” are some tunes that vary in peppiness, but all hi hli ht Swi t’s devotion to Alwyn. Meanwhile, “The Man,” “You Need to Calm Down,”and “The Archer” are three son s that cover heavy topics—includin equality and anxiety—but are still encapsulated with Swi t’s si nature upbeat melodies. My personal pick, “Dayli ht,” starts o slow and eventually climaxes into a beauti ul symphony, with many layers o vocals and musical notes. I definitely recommend listenin to this one withyourearbudsinandyourvolumeup. Taylor Swi t’s ability to write such ma nificentmusicdidnot romnowhere.
Valentine’s Day (Taylor’s
Version)(cont.)
Brid et Drew ‘26
Inspired by her randmother, who was an opera sin er, Swi t started playin uitar andwritin son sattheyoun a eo 12.She later si ned with Bi Machine Records when she was 15, and released her debut album “TaylorSwi t”atjust17yearsold.Thou hshe was named a ter American sin er-son writer JamesTaylor,hermusicalabilitydidnotcome naturally. In act, Swi t is unable to read or write sheet music; she creates her melodies solelyo o memory!ButSwi tworkedhard earn her spot across multiple plat orms as a part o the top ten music artists o all time. Heralbumsalsocontinuetoclaimthehi hest spots on year-end lists, and Lover exception. Billboard nameditasthethirdbest album o 2019, and People and ollowed suit. This trans ormative, romantic tracklistnever ailstoamazemeandsomany othersaroundtheworld.
Girls around Villa eel the same admiration or Lover. Giselle Scannella ‘26 ranks the album as one o her tops in Swi t’s
listen.” Giselle enjoys the album so much becauseo thedualitythatSwi tdisplaysin everytrack.Anotherstudent, KarinaSie el ‘26, shares a similar sentiment or Lover. Theupbeatnesso thealbumenticesherto continue to listen to it, with her avorite son s bein two bittersweet melodies, “A ter low” and “Death by a Thousand Cuts.”Whetheritbeinsidethehallso Villa Walsh, or on the radio, millions o listeners findthemselvesdrawntothe Lover album. So, whether you are spendin this February 14th with a special someone, or arehan in outwith riends or Galentine’s day, Lover istheper ectalbumtolistento.
Sweet Treats For Your Sweetheart
Tess Co ey ’26
WithValentine’sDayjustaroundthecorner, youmi htbepreparin unideaso howtospend the day o ! While many enjoy the ni ht out, Towerette has the per ect lineup o recipes or those who pre er the ni ht in, makin it a memorable, tasty ni ht! These simple recipes are per ect orcozyin uptowatchamoviewhilestill plannin a unni hto cookin !
Love Potion Mocktails
Credit: Homemade Happy Hour by Katy McAvoy In redients
● PinkLemonade
● StrawberryFlavoredSyrup
● Oran eBlossomWater(optional)
● ClubSoda
● FreshStrawberries
● EdibleGlitter
Pick your avorite lass to make your drink in! Fill the lass about hal way ull with pink lemonade,thenaddadasho strawberryflavored syrupandoran eblossomwater.Addyourdesired amount o ice. Top the lass o with some sparklin water. Cut resh strawberries or the side o your lass as a arnish and sprinkle in someedible litter. Mix and enjoy while you cook theresto yourmeal.
Pizza Roses
Credit: Su ar, Spice & Glitter In redients
● Pillsbury Crescent Dou h Sheet or Pizza Dou h
● MozzarellaCheeseBlock
● PizzaSauce
● PepperoniSlices
● GarlicButter(optional) Utensils
● PizzaCutterorKni e
● CupcakeTin
Roll your dou h out flat in a rectan le shape. Use a pizza cutter or kni e to cut dou h into strips about 1.5” wide. For each individual strip, lay slices o cheese on top across the entirestripo dou h.Placealineo pizzasauce over all o the cheese. Place the pepperoni slices across the entire len th o the strip so that hal o the slice is on the dou h while the other hal is han in o . It should look similar tothis:
Startin rom one end o the strip, care ully roll the dou h in as shown above to make a round shape until you reach the other end o your strip. Gently press the end o the dou htothesideo therosetoavoidbreaka e. Place rolled pizza rose into one o the spots in the cupcake tin. Repeat or the rest o your roses! Be ore bakin , you can spread some arlicbutteroverthetop orextraflavor.
Follow the directions on the dou h packa in to bake accordin ly. However, keep aneyeonyourroses!Oncethedou his olden brown and the ed es o the pepperoni start to etsli htlycrispy,takethemouttoenjoy!
Valentine’s Cookie Bars
Credit: Erin’s Cozy Kitchen In redients
● 1cupunsaltedbutter(melted)
● 1 cup brown su ar (li ht brown recommended)
● ½cup ranulatedsu ar
● 3e s
● 2teaspoonsvanillaextract
● 1teaspoonsalt
● 2½cupsall-purposeflour
● ½cupValentine’sM&Ms
● ½cupdarkchocolatechunks
● ⅛cupValentine’ssprinkles
● VanillaIceCream(optional) Utensils
● 8x8bakin pan
● Lar emixin bowl
● Whiskorwoodenspoon
Start by pre-heatin your oven to 350 de rees.In thelar emixin bowl,combinemelted butter, brown su ar, and ranulated su ar to a paste-like consistency. Stir in the e s one at a time and add the vanilla extract. Slowly add the flour and salt to the wet in redients, care ully oldin them into the mixture. Fold in the M&Ms, chocolate chunks and sprinkles. Set aside a small someM&Msandsprinkles ortoppin slater. Line the bakin pan with parchment paper, enou h so that it overhan s the sides o the pan sli htly. Care ully pour the batter into the bakin pan. Spread the extra M&Ms and sprinkles on top. Place in the oven. A ter 35 minutes, place a toothpickinthecentero thepantotestthebatter. When it is ullycooked it shouldcomeoutclean.It couldtakeanywhere rom35-55minutestobake.
Once ullybaked,remove romtheovenand place aside to cool completely. Slice into square pieces to serve. Optional: Top with vanilla ice cream!
The Per ect Galentine’s Girls’ Ni ht
Kendall Kiraly ’28
With Valentine’s Day drawin near, what better way to spend the day than with the riends you love? Aside rom the ideas Pinterest can ive you, Villa irls have their own ideas on what the per ectGalentine’spartylookslike.
ForeveryVilla irl,bakin isamust.Theidea o throwin flourandsu araround,whileeatin the uncooked dou h (even when you’re not supposed to),canbe un oreveryone: heart-shapedcookies, brownies, chocolate strawberries, and red velvet cupcakes are reat options. You can even attempt to remake Crumbl’s very own pink su ar cookie i youarewillin to otheextramile.
In addition to bakin , Sophia Danneman ‘28 explained how her per ect Galentine's day party always stepped up another level when she “ o[es] out and buy[s] cute themed pajamas and play[s] ames.”Youcouldplay eneral ameslike Truth or Dare, Who’s Most Likely To, and Charades,orchoose to customize them to ali n with the Valentine’s themewith ameslike“StacktheSweethearts”ora printable Valentine’s Bin o. Then, o course, you could end the ni ht watchin (or bin e watchin ) Netflixrom-coms.
No celebration is complete without decorations. Whether you choose to decorate to ether or would rather see the house already decorated, a strin ed heart banner, red and pink balloons, and shimmerin streamers will et you into the Galentine’s Day spirit. Whatever you have planned or this Valentine’s Day, know that bakin , ames, movies, and decorations are a must or any VillaGalentine’sparty.
Hu s, Hearts, and History: The
Unveiled Ori ins o Valentine’s Day
Isabella White ’26
WhenFebruary14rollsaround,sodoesthe exchan e o roses, candy rams, chocolates, cards,andteddybearsbetweencouplestosi ni y their love.While we mi ht still be in the February chill o winter, new and old romances are in ull bloom. Valentine’s Day’s ori ins are ar rom the modern celebration we know today. Let’s travel backtothethirdcentury,atimeo orbiddenlove, and unveil the surprisin roots o this heart-flutterin holiday.
In the Church calendar, February 14 is the time to honor St. Valentine. Around 270 AD, Roman Emperor Claudius II had outlawed marria e; this era was a time o heavy Christian persecution. He believed sin le soldiers were more use ul than married men. That is when St. Valentine defied the emperor’s decree and secretly per ormed marria es, creatin a whole newmeanin tosecretadmirers.Asaresult,many couples were wed, riskin the consequences. Eventually, he was imprisoned or this secret disobedience.While in captivity,Valentine healed his jud e's dau hter rom blindness. A ter per ormin thismiracle,hesentheranotesi ned “ rom your Valentine,” an expression still used today.Itissaidhissentencewascarriedouton
February 14, 270 AD. Despite the ruesome myths surroundin the methods o his execution, the story has a hope ul endin : his captor converted to Christianity and initiated thereleaseo alltheotherChristianprisoners. Most Valentine's day observers are oblivious to the reli ious roots o this a e-old tradition. Aside rom St. Valentine’s li e, some su estitsori insaretiedtobirdmatin swhile others conclude the holiday comes rom the pa an ertility estival o Lupercalia. The ways we celebrate today have deviated incredibly romancienttimes.Forinstance,Valentine'sday is a timeo mass marria es in thePhilippines ‒itisapopularpracticetoexchan evowsonthis day o romance. In Japanese customs, women ivethechocolatetothemen.Insomepartso the United States, ormer couples name cockroaches a ter their ex— an odd symbol o bitter breakup and movin on despite the traditional heart- elt day. Re ardless o the modern-day bizarre traditions, this day has rown to become very si nificant— and it's all “ romyourValentine.”
LOVE All Around The World
Bryanna Liu ’26
Withits‘O’ entlyleanin totheside,the iconic LOVE structure monumentally adorns over 50 cities and colle e campuses worldwide, servin as both a popular tourist attraction and a power ul reminder o what unites us. The ima e o this sculpture first appeared on a Museum o Modern Art Christmas postcard desi ned by Robert Indiana,anAmericanartistassociatedwiththe PopArtmovement.Thissymbolquicklysur ed in popularity, so much so that it was immediatelyreproducedinaserieso di erent ormats, sizes, and lan ua es that now stand inhistoricallysi nificantandpopularlocations, such as the LOVE Park in John F. Kennedy Plaza o Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; on the campuso the Universityo Pennsylvania, and internationally in Taipei, Taiwan in the iconic Taipei101Plaza,amon others.
While many assume that the ori in o LOVE was inspired by its romantic representation, it was actually influenced by Indiana’s Christian upbrin in . The phrase "God is Love," displayed in Christian Science churches, le t a lastin impression on him, ultimately shapin the iconic artwork a ter he wascommissionedtorepurposeanoldchurch into a contemporary art allery. Buildin on this oundation, therea ter, the ori inal LOVE sculpture—now housed by the Indianapolis Museum o Art—quickly achieved widespread acclaimwhenitmadeitsdebutin1970.
In its ull splendor, Indiana’s monumental sculpture serves as a power ul reminder o the undamental truth that connects us all: love. As we celebrate this month o love and appreciation, let us embrace the messa e that both Indiana and St. Valentine impart: choosin to act with ‘LOVE’ in all we do. Even i this symbol isn’t alwaysinsi ht,the‘LOVE’structurereminds us that love’s presence is permanent everywhere: it’s reflected in the people who surroundusandintheconnectionsweshare.
First appearance o the ima e
My sister and I at her raduation rom the University o Pennsylvania
How Did Harry Meet Sally?
Katie Treacy ’27
You've heard o 10 Thin s I Hate About You, The Notebook, Casablanca, Pretty Woman,andsomany more, but what do all these movies have in common? It’s the rand romantic estures and seemin ly impossible meet-cutes that leave us daydreamin about spontaneous and unrealistically per ect romances. I mean… buildin a white house with a wrap around porch or someone, or riskin ettin detention to sin “Can’t Take My Eyes O You”? I o ten wonder i thin s as inspired as these even happen, but I think you'll find a ter readin on that li e can in actbelikethemovies.
For example, it all started when Mrs. Nu ent wasonvacation rom ettin hermasters de ree, and started an adult club at Christ the Kin Church or her mission. Mr. Nu ent saw her or the first time, hu in the pastor and “thou ht it was a ood si n.” Mrs. Nu ent heard hisvoice orthefirsttimeandthou ht“I’m onna marrythat uy.”Later,ataparishpicnicsheasked the roup i anyone would like to bake cookies thatni ht.Hequicklyvolunteered,theymadethe cookies, be an oin out, and eventually ot marriedatChristtheKin ,34yearsa o.
On March 3rd, durin alliance selection at
nervously waited, hopin that Sisters 1st would et picked or the playo s. Team Aperture, mentored by Ms. Roman, a teacher at Newton Hi h School, took a chance and picked them. Sisters 1st “ raciously accepted” and they be an workin to ether in hopes that the teams’ alliancewouldwin.A termanystrate y talks, excitin matches, and a disappointin loss, it seemed perhaps an alliance o 2 was made. The next week he went to the Warren Hills robotics competition to ask Ms. Roman i she would have a date with him, and they have been oin outeversince.
Mrs. Grabowski knewDennissinceshewasfive years old, when he would steal her snacks throu hout kinder arten because “they were the best.” Despite a rocky start involvin accusations o “cooties” and snack time thievery, they became best riends and were closethrou houthi hschool.A terschoolthey dri ted, movin hundreds o miles apart or colle e,DennisinNewYorkandMrs.Grabowski inWestVir inia.Yearslater,her randmother’s prayerstoSt.Anne“ oraman”reunitedthem
How Did Harry Meet Sally?
(cont.)
Katie Treacy ’27
AttheMorris-Hillshi hschoolreunion.A terthey ot in touch Dennis asked her to accompany him tohis ather’sweddin wherehemadeabeauti ul speech as the best man. At this moment Mrs. Grabowski saw how special he was, and he raduated rom stealin snacks to stealin her heart.
Arts Update
Sabrina Pasko ’26
TwoartstudentsatVillahaverecently won the Scholastic Art and Writin Awards presented by the Alliance or Youn Artists and Writers in the Northern New Jersey re ion.
Their work was reviewed by a panel o pro essionals, and awarded or their merit in ori inality, skill, and the emer ence o a personalvoiceandvision.
Mrs. Grabowski and Dennis in Kinder arten
Admittedly,romancemoviesareexa eratedand sensationalized depictions o love and partnership; however, these serendipitous scenarioshaveacuriouswayo happenin inreal li e and brin in people to ether. Love can be subtle, or it can be loud, but no matter how it mani ests itsel , as Hu h Grant puts it per ectly, “loveactuallyisallaround.”
Avery Poruczynski ’25 won an honorable mention or her drawin , “Technolo yTrap,”andasilveraward oesto AnnieRionda’27 orhermixedmediapiece, “Gloria.”
Avery Poruczynski ‘25
Arts Update
Sabrina Pasko ’26
In Mrs. La ana’s middle school and reshman art classes, students recently finished creatin and paintin their clay an els. Now, they are ocusin on drawin , specificallysel -portraits.
Richa Lanjewar ’29 “loves addin details” and makin her art “look as realistic as possible.” Another ei hth rader, Evie Martin’29, also enjoys the process because shelovestoshade,animportantaspecto the drawin unitinMrs.La ana’sclasses.
Allo Mrs.Chei er’sartclasses(Art& Desi n, Honors Art, Advanced Art, and AP 2D Art & Desi n) have been workin on ceramicssincea terwinterbreak.Students have been able to create methods or buildin andshapin theirowndesi ns. Twoo herstudentshavesharedtheir experiences with ceramics: Isabella White ’26 is workin on a jewelry dish and loves the ceramics process because it is “ un to play with clay” and because you can pace yoursel . Lizzie Kandziolka ’25 recently created a dish set; she explains that the reason she enjoys ceramics is because it allows her to “visualize in 3D and then create it” and “have somethin to keep” a termakin it!”
angels and self-portraits by grades 7, 8, and 9 Working with
Clay
Love and Lattes: A Visit To
Boonton Co ee Co
Ava Sansano ‘27
Boonton Co ee Co. is situated in the heart o the quaint town, Booton, and is withoutadoubtmy avoriteplacetohan out. I you're meetin a riend or a quick cup o co ee or catchin up on some work, the unique atmosphere o this co ee shop o ers somethin oreveryone.
Upon enterin , the first thin you notice is the cozy and invitin ambiance as the marria e o the eclectic and antique vibe welcomes you. However, the appeal here is theirdeliciousco eeandsmallbites.Knowin that the co ee shop was amily-owned, I assumed the drinks and snacks would reflect the warmth o homemade ood. Not to my surprise,Iwascorrect.
I noticed they had a variety o seasonal creations in addition to their extensive menu o drinks. I ordered their Valentines day concoction, a raspberry white chocolate latte. As the drink arrived at my table, they did somethin many co ee shops no lon er do. It came in a lar e mu with a cute desi n on top, the kindo thin you'dusuallyseeonPinterest. In today’s world, ood presentation is everythin —a ter all, “your phone eats first.” Beyond the chance or a cute photo, the thou ht ul presentation o their drinks enhances the warm, amiliar eelin that the co ee shop emanates overall. Presentationaside,thedrinkwasdeli ht ul. Sweet, but not overpowerin , with just enou hflavortocomplementtheco ee.
Love and Lattes: A Visit To Boonton Co ee Co (cont.)
Takethisasyoursi ntospreadlovethis Valentine’sseason.Surprisea riendwithacup o co eeinthemornin ,ormeetupwithan old riendtoreminisceandenjoysome estive treats.Eveni youcan’tmakeittoBoonton
The Romance and Tra edy o Foxcro t Manor
Isabella Propper Stuehr ‘27
The Van Slyke Mansion, Ramapo Castle, or Foxcro t Manor are just a ew o the many names iven to the mountaintop ruins in Wanaque, New Jersey. Althou h a romantic spot or a weekend hike with a partner, or a per ect picnic locale or a day spent with riends, Foxcro t Manor holds a tra ic and harrowin past.
With stunnin views and bloomin olia e, it is no question why a wealthy businessman such as Charles E. Halliwell would make his summer home atop Fox Hill. Thecharredruinswereonceanawe-inspirin Colonialeraestate.Thisestateheeventually sharedwithawomanbythenameo RuthA. Coles. She was once his nurse, but their romance blossomed into somethin more. Wed in the all o 1906, they lived bliss ully, be ore Halliwell was struck with a cerebral hemorrha e.Hisuntimely
The Romance and Tra edy o
Foxcro t Manor (cont.)
Isabella Propper Stuehr ‘27
death le t his wi e with nothin but the beauti ulestateandnearly$1.5milliondollars.
Ms. Coles was heartbroken, but did not dwell. Two years later she married William Porter. Porter was amiliar with the area and Ms. Coles’ late husband. Due to her enormous wealth,Ms.Coleswasa requenttraveler,and she took a vacation overseas into Europe. While she was away, Porter arran ed a leisurelyfishin trip.Ms.Colesnevereven ot the news that her husband had been away, as shewasreturnin homeviaship.Theshipthat would come to be known as the in amous Lusitania. It was not sunk until some years a ter her voya e, but tra edy struck elsewhere. While returnin back home, Porter’s carria e was overturned, resultin in his death. Two years later, she was wed yet a ain. She married Warren C. Van Slyke, a chie o Navalintelli ence.Theytraveledto
distantplaces, oin onsa arisandcruises acrosstheworld.Sadly,hediedo sur ical complications when he was only 51 years old.RuthE.Colesdiedshortlya ter,in1940, atthea eo 63.
Thus we conclude the storied and tra ichistoryo Foxcro tManor.Sadly,this buildin that once stood as a testament to one woman’s unwaverin resilience in the aceo loss,hassuccumbedtovandalsand theclawin limbso nature.Thou hinruin, it is still a beauti ul place to hike when the weather is warm, and some even say its views provide the per ect backdrop or a weddin proposal.
Sisterson : A Ma ical Tale o
Sisterhood
Kat Ziwot ’25
I you’re a an o historical fiction with a dash o ma ic, Sisterson by Lucy Holland is the per ect novel to dive into this February 14th. This captivatin historical antasy beauti ully blends rich British olklore with an emotionalstoryo sisterhood.
Set in Ancient Britain, Sisterson tells thestoryo aworldontheprecipicelosin its ancient ma ic. The Kin calls upon his three dau hters, who are each i ted with ma ical abilities, as his last attempt to save the kin dom.
To ether, they ace external orces threatenin their homeland, but it’s the intricacies o their relationships–love, siblin rivalry, jealousy–that orm the emotional core o the book. Holland weaves a tale that celebrates the complexities o emale relationships, showin that sisterhood is not just about shared blood, but about understandin ,sacrifice,andfiercelove.
Despite their di erences, they support andchallen eeachother, rapplin withtheir individual desires and destinies. This novel invites readers to reflect on their own relationships with the women in their lives, makin it a per ect read or anyonelookin to celebratethestren tho theirownGalentine’s Dayconnections.
Whether you’re sharin your Galentine’sDaywithnew riendsorold,this book is a per ect reminder that no matter whatli ethrowsatus,there’snothin quite liketheloveandsupporto thewomenwho trulyunderstandus.
Sweet Picks: A Galentine’s Day
Gi t Guide
Sarah Shalhoub
‘28
Valentine’s Day: the per ect chance to show those special people in your li e just how much they mean to you! Even thou h Valentine’s Day is usually seen as a holiday or couples, it’s really a day to celebrate all kinds o love. It can be or anyone,whetherit’syour riends, amily,oranyone elseyoucareabout.Inthis i t uide,youwillfind all the best ideas to make your riends eel extra specialthisValentine’sDay! Herearemytoppicks:
JELLY CATS
Like little bundles o joy, Jellycats are an absolute must-have as a i t or this year’s Valentine’s day. The per ect blend o cute and cuddly, Jellycats are ultra so t plush toys and the VIPs o stu ed animals. They come in all kinds o desi ns containin so much character and personality. For Valentine’s Day, Jellycats like a rose bouquet, heart lock, or a bunny holdin a heartmaketheper ect i t.
PAJAMAS:
Who doesn’t want to o out and buy matchin pajamas with your riends or a per ect alentine’s day party? All about com ort and coziness, pajamas are a practical i t or anyone. They can come in many play ul prints like heart patterns that are per ect or Valentine’s Day. Matchin with your riends is a un way to celebrate your bond and create some pinterest worthymoments!
SCRAPBOOKS:
A creative way to show how much you care and to celebrate your riendship is by i tin your riend a scrapbook. Scrapbooks can be filled with all your avorite memories, photos, and little mementos that mean a lot to thebotho you.Flippin throu hthepa eswill eel like a sweet trip down memory lane and will brin back a wave o nostal ia. Makin a scrapbook is a heart elt i t that your riend cancherish orever.
DIY GIFTS:
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it is the per ect opportunity to reflect on those special memories with your riends. Thou ht ul DIY i ts are always a way to make new ones. You canbakesomeheart-shapedcookiesormakea photo colla e with your di ital camera. These i ts or activities are very personal and hi hli htthejoyo ivin romtheheart. Gi ts are more than just presents; they are tokens o love and appreciation. When lookin or i ts, it's all about showin your riends you care and puttin a little extra love intowhatyou ive.HappyValentine’sDay!
