Happy Valentine's Day!

Wondering what to do for Valentine's Day? Have the kids and need something for the whole family? Check out this post for local places to eat and fun activities to do for the holiday!

The Melting Pot in Gatlinburg, TN will be having a special Valentine's Day menu. Enjoy four courses including Green Goddess Cheddar, Strawberry Almond Salad, a special Valentine's entree and Heaven in a pot or Flaming Turtle chocolate fondue. Call 865-430-4430 to make reservations. 

The Song & Hearth Restaurant at Dollywood's Dreammore Resort will be featuring a 39 item salad bar, choice of entree, and an unbelievable desert bar. Price is $39.95 per person. 

Bistro 109 is celebrating Valentine's Day all week long. You can make reservations at www.bistro109.com or calling 865-453-8899.

Nino's Pizzeria is serving up a delicious dinner for 2. 2 beef tenderloins, 2 Maine lobster tails, grilled veggies, salads, fountain drinks, and cannoli's. Enjoy this feast for $59.95 per couple. Reservations are required. 

Here's 5 ways to celebrate with the entire family!

1. Whip up some chocolate treats in the kitchen! Try this recipe!

Chocolate Lava Cakes:

Ingredients:

Baking spray, for spraying custard cups

1 stick butter 

2 ounces bittersweet chocolate 

2 ounces semisweet chocolate 

1 1/4 cups powdered sugar 

2 whole eggs 3 egg yolks 

1 teaspoon vanilla 

1/2 cup all-purpose flour 

Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Directions:  Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray four custard cups with baking spray and place on a baking sheet. Microwave the butter, bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate in a large bowl on high until the butter is melted, about 1 minute. Whisk until the chocolate is also melted. Stir in the sugar until well blended. Whisk in the eggs and egg yolks, then add the vanilla. Stir in the flour. Divide the mixture among the custard cups. Bake until the sides are firm and the centers are soft, about 13 minutes. Let stand 1 minute. Invert on individual plates while warm and serve with vanilla ice cream

2. Have a Game Night! Turn off the technology and break out some board games. One's where the whole family can participate, like Pie in the Face or Bounce Off, are perfect because everyone can play!

3. Have a Movie Marathon! Pop up some popcorn and enjoy movies like Lady and the Tramp and the Princess Bride. 

4. Get Outside! Take a hike, go to a local park, do a scavenger hunt around the neighborhood. When you finish whip up some hot chocolate to warm the whole family.

5. Make some Valentines with the family and deliver them to a local nursing home.