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One of my fondest memories with my children was the night before the school Valentine's party. We always had the best time picking just the right one for each of their friends and watching them address each one in their little scribbled writing still brings a smile to me. Carefully checking each name off the list so they wouldn't forget a friend. At the end of the day, they would burst through the door showing me the "best" ones they recieved. We would spend the evening reading them all together and hearing their excited stories about their unforgettable day. What treasured moments...

I remember the anticipation I felt as a child too, decorating a shoe box covering it with big red glittery crayon hearts and cutting a hole in the top for the reciept of the next day's sentiments. Funny, but I can still remember my favorite one, I was in third grade and a boy named Eldon Suter gave me a real card with a little lamb on it. Not just a paper trinket, but a real store bought open-me-up card! I felt like the most adored girl in school. Most likely that was the moment when my princess syndrome started because he made me feel so special that day... looking back, he was my first case of puppy love
So, here are some simple but fun memory makers for your family to enjoy.

Family Fun has the best ideas I've seen for kid friendly crafts. With recipes, video how to's, party games and more, you'll find everything you need. It's hard to choose but one of my favorites is "Kernel of Love" Made like a popcorn box and taped to the back is a healthy alternative to sugary sweets. Be sure to check out all of their projects here.

Speaking of healthy alternatives, why not use veggies to create stamps. With a little paint and imagination, carve potatoes or carrots into heart shapes and let the kids stamp away!





A cute poem for your valentine vegetarians...perhaps you could incorporate verses from it into your stamped creations.


VALENTINE FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Cabbage always has a heart; Green beans string along.
You're such a cute tomato, Will you peas to me belong?
You've been the apple of my eye, You know how much I care;
So lettuce get together, We'd make a perfect pear.
Now, something's sure to turnip to prove you can't be beet;
So, if you carrot all for me, let's let our tulips meet.
Don't squash my hopes and dreams now, Bee my honey, dear;
Or tears will fill potato's eyes, While sweet corn lends an ear.
I'll cauliflower shop and say, Your dreams are parsley mine.
I'll work and share my celery, So be my valentine...

By the way, do you know why is cabbage the most loving vegetable? Because it's all heart

Here's a few more to get some giggles from your little ones :)
What do squirrels give for Valentine's Day? Forget-me-nuts.
What did the valentine letter say to the stamp? You send me.
What did the valentine card say to the stamp? Stick with me and we'll go places!
What did the caveman give his wife on Valentine's Day? Ughs and kisses!
What did the boy sheep say to the girl sheep on Valentine's Day? I Love Ewe!
What did the boy owl say to the girl owl on Valentine's Day? Owl be yours!
What kind of flowers do you never give on Valentine's Day? Cauliflowers!
What do you call a very small Valentine? A Valentiny!
What did the boy squirrel say to the girl squirrel on Valentine's Day? I'm nuts about you!
What did the girl squirrel say to the boy squirrel on Valentine's Day? You're nuts so bad yourself!
What do farmers give their wives on Valentine's Day? Hogs and kisses

Do skunks celebrate Valentine's Day? Sure, they're very scent-imental!


If you're short on time, BunnyCakes created the cutest printable cards and is kind enough to share them. Her "Love if All You Need" card is in a printable pdf file here.






You may like her "Zebra Love"




Or "Candy Hearts" Visit her blog to see more of her sweet ideas. Thanks BunnyCakes!








For those of us with a sweet tooth or who really want to give a treat, just match the candy with the appropriate verse! Instant gratification! This list is longgg! And corny! I love it!

M & M'S. Have a "Magnificent" & "Marvelous" Valentines Day!
CONVERSATION HEARTS. Hey Valentine, I want to have a "chat" with you!
REESES PEANUT BUTTER CUPS. Hey "Butter Cup", there are many "Reesses" why I want you as my Valentine! or There are many "Reeses" why I love you. Please be mine!
MOUNDS. I have "Mounds" of love for you Valentine!
SMARTIES. "Smarties" come and "Smarties" go, but you're the best I'll ever know! or of all the "Smarties" you're the best, my love for you will never rest!
SWEET TARTS.. "Sweettart" I Love You! or Hey "Sweettart", Be my Valentine! or a I'm lucky because you're my "Sweettart".
HERSHEYS HUGS & KISSES. Valentine wishes with "Hugs" and "Kisses!! or "Hugs" and "Kisses" - I Love you!
MILKY WAY. I'd ride the "Milky Way" for you.
SUGAR DADDY. Hey "Sugar Daddy"...Be my Valentine! or You're my "Sugar Daddy" Valentine!
BUTTERFINGER. I'm going to "Butter" up to you, because I want you to be my Valentine!!
SOUR PATCH BABIES. "Pucker up baby" and be my Valentine!
MARS. Valentine, you send me soaring to "Mars"!
SUGAR BABIES. Hey "Sugar Baby", will you be my Valentine? or I wanna be your "Sugar Baby" TOOTSIE ROLL. Hey "Tootsie" will you be my Valentine?
GUM. I "Chews" you for my Valentine! or By gum you're special.
SKOR. You "Skor" #1 with me Valentine!
ORANGE SLICES. "Orange" you glad I like you? I know I am!
ALMOND JOY. May the "Joy" and Love you give away, come back to you this Valentines Day!
HERSHEYS HUGS. A friend always knows when you need a "Hug".
HERSHEYS KISSES. A Valentine wish sealed with a big "Kiss"!
CINNAMON OR GUMMI BEARS. You know I like you "Beary" much! Be my Valentine! or You're a "Beary" sweet Valentine!
EXTRA GUM. You go the "Extra" mile with me Valentine!
CHARM LOLLIPOP. You have many "Charms". I like them all!
LIFESAVERS. Thanks for being my "Lifesaver" Valentine!
BIT O HONEY. You are a "Bit O Honey" to me Valentine!
JUNIOR MINTS. These treats are "mint" to wish you a Happy Valentines Day! or You're worth a "mint" to me!
JOLLY RANCHERS (watermelon). Valentine, you are one in a "Melon"! or You make my heart "Jolly"!
BUBBLE GUM. My heart "Bubbles" over with love for you!
CHOCOLATE COINS. You're my "Treasure" Valentine!
WHOPPERS. You're a "Whopper" of a Valentine!
CINN-A-BURST GUM. My heart "Bursts" when I think of you!
100,000 BAR. You're worth a "100 Grand" to me!
COOKIES. Valentine, You're a smart "cookie."
NESTLE CRUNCH BAR. If life has lost it's flavor and you feel you're in a crunch just remember you are loved very, very much.
CRACKER JACKS. You're a "cracker jack" of a friend.


Lastly, here's a little gum airplane with Lifesaver wheels!

Materials needed:
Smarties Candy
Lifesavers
Stick gum
Rubber band

Right click picture to print out the label for the gum or make one of your own. Tape it around the stick of gum. Put rubber band through two unwrapped Lifesavers candy, then lay the roll of Smarties, then the gum on top. Pull the rubber band up and over the gum to secure the "wings". What a sweet idea! Enjoy!

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