Valentine’s Day is the best holiday in February! (Sorry, Presidents and groundhogs.) Not only do children get to give and receive pink and red candy, but you get to purchase chocolates half-off the following day! I’d like to point you in the direction of another fun activity besides those, one that can easily become a family […]
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How to Decorate for Valentine’s Day from Amazon
When you think of decorating the house, where do you go? That’s right! To Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, or JOANN’s. You’re crafty, yes? Hmmm… Not so much? Are you thinking of visiting one of those already-done decoration stores? A place where you might spend hours shopping and still come home with the same thing all your neighbors […]
Valentine’s Day Party Games for Kids
It’s just not a holiday about love without a few games! I mean, where’s the love if you’re just sitting around in the bleak endwinter? We’ve gotta get these kids moving, get some color back into life, and have some fun in February! Don’t worry, either. I’m not ever proposing we break the bank to […]
12 Heart-Shaped Crafts for Valentine’s Day
It’s Valentine’s Day. That means a lot of love, a lot of hearts. Most Valentine’s Day crafts use hearts, right? We’re not here to argue that point at all. I’m here to show you some really awesome options using that iconic, easy-to-cut-out shape. So flap with me to Michael‘s for pink, red, purple, and white […]
14 Charming Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Valentine’s Day
Ah, February: the shortest and dullest month of the year. I fully believe Valentine’s Day was invented to sucker guys into romanticism. Besides that, we need the bold, BRIGHT, vibrant shades of V Day to relieve the end-of-winter monotony. I know it sounds silly, but I can’t remember ever thinking to decorate my porch mid-February. I […]
Decorate For February From the Dollar Store!
Decorating doesn’t have to be an expensive, involved affair. My kids think they’re decorating when they tape their handprints to the wall, for Pete’s sake. If only they’d make a few heart-shaped ones, we might be covered for Valentine’s Day. Since that’s not likely to happen in an actually-decorative way, we’re going to head over […]
10 Valentine’s Day Crafts for Toddlers
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to whip up something crafty and Valentiney with my toddler. Problem is, he can’t do that much. He’s an expert at sock-throwing and cup-dropping. I’m also certain he’d win any avoid-napping competition. Looking at those skills, then, I love these Valentine’s craft ideas made just for his […]
12 Candy-Free Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids
Valentine’s Day is the best holiday of the year, unless you’re dieting. And, frankly, unless you’ve got the kids home all day after they’re candied up. For that reason, and if your kiddos go to a school that doesn’t allow edibles, I’m here to save the day. There are plenty of candy-free Valentine’s day gift ideas […]
“Punny” Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids
Valentine’s Day is coming, and I’m sure your kids are stoked! Mine have been planning their Valentine’s mailboxes since last February. In terms of the Valentines themselves, we’re a bit lazy. I’m one of those last-minute shoppers at Wal-mart, wondering where all the non-girly, no-tattoo boxes of Valentine’s went for my son. So, I’m super […]
12 EASY Room-Mom Valentine’s Day Party Ideas
Things have been looking a little pink and red lately at the store -maybe even at home. To top things off, your littles keep pulling cards and candy off the shelves and into your shopping cart. And, what’s this? An e-mail asking for help with the class Valentine’s Day party? Okay, parents, we’ve got this. […]
