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Valentine’s Day — Parent Edition
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items As a mom, I love the excitement that buzzes around our house during the holidays – and I'm not just talking about the stretch from Halloween to New Years. In our house, our kids are excited for Groundhog's Day, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, and more! I almost feel like they've subscribed to one of those “all holiday” lists. Today, I was reminded that it's National Cheese Lover's Day and National Penguin Day.
I'm not sure how those are celebrated, but check out this list for some pointers on how to celebrate Valentine's Day in such a way that your littles will walk a little taller, feeling all that extra L-O-V-E!!
I'm not sure how those are celebrated, but check out this list for some pointers on how to celebrate Valentine's Day in such a way that your littles will walk a little taller, feeling all that extra L-O-V-E!!
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Celebrate YOUR Kiddos
Valentine Boxes
Celebrate YOUR Kiddos
With this epic day of love, make sure to show a little extra to those tiny people that stole your heart the second you met them!
Here are some tried and true ways to make them feel extra special this Valentine’s Day!!
One of my favorite things to do, leading up to Valentine’s Day is to write 14 things that I love most about each of my kids. They can be as simple as “you are so kind” or “you are helpful”. For older kids, you can do movie quotes, comparisons (“I lov...
Heart Foam Shapes by Creatology
For little kids, doing “all the things” big or small makes their hearts sing!
One fun way to jazz up family meal time is to incorporate hearts shaped EVERYTHING!!
Grab a set of heart shaped cookie cutters and make heart shaped sandwiches, apple s...
Heart Cookie Cutter Set, Multi-Color, 5 Pieces, Plastic Material, Way to Celebrate
Don't let those broken, worn down crayons break your heart! Turn them into the coolest crayons! The best part? These crayons are perfect for little hands! Peel those wrappers off, place the crayons in the silicone mold, and bake until they're melted down. Remove from the oven using caution – the wax will be HOT!! Let them cool, pop them out, and set them out for your littles! They'll surely feel a little extra loved!
Convo Heart Silicone Mold by Celebrate It
Who doesn't feel extra special when they receive a hand written note?
Write your kids a special Valentine telling them why they're so special to you and how much you love them!
Use fun stationary or dress it up with some fun stickers!
Write your kids a special Valentine telling them why they're so special to you and how much you love them!
Use fun stationary or dress it up with some fun stickers!
Valentine's Day Stickers
With older kids you need to create “better” surprises. Don't get stumped this year! Write a note to your special “big” little and show them how much they mean to you.
These precut heart shaped puzzles are perfect if you're not sure you could pull off a DIY puzzle (which you totally could)!!
Start by using a sharpie in red, pink, purple, or their favorite color. Write a love note to your kiddo and maybe include a funny movie line or special quote that the two of you love! Break the puzzle up into pieces and place it in a small box or baggie.
They may not admit it, but they will feel extra special and definitely loved!!
These precut heart shaped puzzles are perfect if you're not sure you could pull off a DIY puzzle (which you totally could)!!
Start by using a sharpie in red, pink, purple, or their favorite color. Write a love note to your kiddo and maybe include a funny movie line or special quote that the two of you love! Break the puzzle up into pieces and place it in a small box or baggie.
They may not admit it, but they will feel extra special and definitely loved!!
Piece of Your Heart
One of my friends started a tradition where her family orders a heart shaped pizza for Valentine's Day dinner. I love this idea!!
First, it's simple! As a working outside of the home mom, keeping up with the kid's schedules and ensuring dinner happens feels near impossible! Ordering pizza is cool – but why not take it up a notch?
I live in Western PA and in our region, there are a handful of restaurants that will offer heart-shaped pizza and it's just perfect! Don't forget to plan ahead, though. Waiting til 4pm for a reasonable pickup time may be a little risky!!
First, it's simple! As a working outside of the home mom, keeping up with the kid's schedules and ensuring dinner happens feels near impossible! Ordering pizza is cool – but why not take it up a notch?
I live in Western PA and in our region, there are a handful of restaurants that will offer heart-shaped pizza and it's just perfect! Don't forget to plan ahead, though. Waiting til 4pm for a reasonable pickup time may be a little risky!!
Make Dinner Special
Valentine Boxes
If your kids are like mine, they've been dreaming up what their Valentine Box would look like since the tree came down. I feel like it's in their DNA to pivot from one holiday to the next, bringing all the excitement and enthusiasm possible!
While ...
White Valentine Box
These little colored mailboxes are available in a variety of colors and cute to use for a Valentine Box.
Valentine's Day Tin Mailbox
Sometimes we just don't have it in us – and that is okay! Let your kids have a fun time with these Valentine Box kits. They exist because some parents are not craft-ically inclined – and some just mentally can't tackle it this year. They will be super excited and some of these kits are SOOO cute!
DIY Valentine Mailbox Kit
Here's another premade kit for your kid to create their own masterpiece to place their Valentine's in.
Valentine's Day Decorate Your Own Heart Mailbox Kit, by Way To Celebrate
This Valentine Box speaks to my 80's baby heart! They may not know what a cassette is, but they have fun dancing down the hallways with this (boom) box!!
Boom Box Valentine's Box Craft Kit
How fun is this gumball Valentine Box kit?!?!?! This kit will occupy your littles for a bit while they build this box and you sit back and drink your coffee on Saturday morning.
Gumball Machine Valentine Box Craft Kit