Easy and Inexpensive Valentine’s for Kids
Hey Loves!
As weird as 2020 was, I am sure we all learned a thing or 2. I for sure learned that people in our life love us so well. Almost too well to be honest. So, it is important to me to teach my kids how rare this kind of love is and to pay it forward. I love using holidays to do so. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I thought I would share some easy valentine ideas and ways to share them in these quarantine streets.
Let me start by saying I apparently have no control over myself or what I end up purchasing when I walk into a well-stocked Dollar Tree. It honestly blows my mind that my restraint is inhibited so badly. Anyway, my inability to show restraint is your gain.
Next, I over-love a free printable. If I don’t have to design it, I am as happy as a clam.
Cupid’s Glasses: I mean what’s cuter than little faces with bright colored sunnies? Attach a cute printable like this and, easy-peasy Valentines to share.
- Pencils: This is probably the most inexpensive and the most versatile. You can leave solo, attach to a crossword or note pad, pair with treats or game. When 12 cost $1, you have a little wiggle room to make a few things happen.
- Slinkies: I’ll say it, I really don’t care for them but kids love them. Soooooo, with a little washiest tape and a printable like this, spring goes my heart! Get it?
You’re Number 1 in My Book: Who doesn’t love a bookmark? Especially when it’s crafted by little hands with lots of love! I chose DIY heart stamps but you could certainly do paint, stencils, hand or finger prints and delight the hearts of readers dear to you.
Tic Tac Toe Sets: I saved this one for last because it is the most time-intensive. I grabbed two colors of heart table throw, and burlap sacks from Dollar Tree and Paint Pens from Michale’s. I had my kids write “X” on one color and “O” on the other with the paint pens. Then, after letting them dry and printing, cutting and laminating a tic tac toe printable, I put them in cute burlap sacks. Fun for days!
Now, how would one share these safely whilst still in the throws of a Pandemic you ask? Here are my answers:
- Door stop drops: These are my favorite they bring so much joy and such a pleasant surprise.
- Social Distance Meet-ups with masks: If you have a Quran-team or those you trust, this could be a great time.
- The USPS- I know, they were all the way slacking and some of us are still getting Christmas presents. However, they still work and they need to be supported.
I’ll be doing a combo of all this because extra is as extra does.
Love you. Mean it.
