February 9, 2012

Valentine’s Day

Filed under: Special & Packages, Uncategorized, Winter, Winter Getaways — Tags: , , , , , , , , — meagan @ 6:36 am
Valentine Cupid Mending Hearts

Make this year extra special for your Valentine.

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and love is in the air! We celebrate this day to show appreciation and gratitude for the ones we love the most. This year, take some extra time and be creative with your plans. Whether you are in a new relationship or you are celebrating many happy years together, we’ve got some ideas that will make any Valentine blush!

Create a handmade Valentine’s Day card. Making something from scratch is a beautiful display of love and expresses your personality. Find classic poetry or create your own and your Valentine will fall to their knees!

Make a CD. We all have special songs that make our hearts gush and that remind us of love. Put together a collection of songs enjoyed as a couple and ones that remind you of each other. If you need some help finding songs, Cutelovesongs.net has some great, creative love-song lists.

Pick the perfect flowers. Get creative with your flower choices. Roses are beautiful, but there are so many different flowers that represent love and loving intentions. See this list of flower’s traditional meanings for some great ideas. Also, consider potted flowers that can be kept as a reminder of your love throughout the year.

Create a lover’s coupon book. Skip the “Honey Do” list and make some coupons redeemable throughout the year. Create some practical coupons, like “Mom’s night off – I’ll do the dishes and put the kids down.” Then add some special ones – he’ll love a coupon for a free candlelit massage!

Plan a lover’s getaway. Spend some quality time away from your regular day-to-day. The Settler’s Inn has some fantastic getaway packages, including a Valentine’s Day getaway, Spa Weekend, and some great adventure-filled packages. Just a short trip away will surely rejuvenate!

Whatever you decide to do, make this Valentine’s Day truly special and give from the heart. Be creative and show your Valentine how special they really are, not just on February 14th, but every other day as well. Have fun and Happy Valentine’s Day!



January 30, 2012

Winter Wonderland

Filed under: Winter — meagan @ 10:59 am
Jeanne Skiing

Jeanne enjoying winter fun at Promised Land State Park.

Until last week, it seemed as if winter had forgotten all about us. But the snow finally fell and it became a winter wonderland here in Hawley. We finally had a chance to get out and play in the snow! A full day of cross-country skiing up here in the Pocono Lakes Region can’t be beat!

Getting out into nature during these cold months is a favorite pastime of ours.  Nearby Dorflinger Wildlife Sanctuary offers some really beautiful winter walks. Strolling through the Sanctuary, you can hear the calls of all the birds who brave the cold, while hearing the crunch of snow underfoot. Promised Land State Park also offers some really beautiful winter scenes to explore by foot, snowshoe, or even cross-country ski! There is so much to see and explore during the winter months, it’s hard to imagine spending the winter days inside!

What are some your favorite winter activities?


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