This Valentine’s Day is going to be different for our kids, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be special. What has been reinforced these past 11 months is that what our children want most is quality time with us. Here are a few fun, easy, and inexpensive activities you can do together.
First, set the scene with bright colors. We used pink, peach, white, and marigold. When the kids saw their Valentine’s craft station they immediately got excited and wanted to participate. To make it extra make sprinkle rimmed paper cups for their juice by dipping them into corn syrup and then sprinkles.
We started with a puzzle craft. Simply spray paint the pieces different colors beforehand, and the kids can glue them onto a heart shape. I printed off small banners that said “I love you to pieces”, and then hung them up with ribbon once dry.
Supplies:
Inexpensive puzzle
Spray or acrylic paint
Tacky glue
Heart shape
Printed banner
Ribbon
The highlight for the kids was making, and then devouring, the DIY cake pops. The kits come with pre-made cake shapes, chocolate, sprinkles, and sticks. They are super easy to make and my kids loved making them! Of course, half the sprinkles ended up in their mouths or on the floor, but it’s guaranteed to put a smile on your children’s faces too.
Stay safe and Happy Valentine’s Day!
Party styling and fringe banner by Rachel Hunter of Celebrate You Events (@celebrate.you.events)
Balloon garland by Yadi Baker of Bria Styles Balloons (@briastylesballoons)
Puzzle sign and heart shapes by Crystal Aguila of Riley Black Designs (@rileyblackdesigns)
Cake pop kits by Daniela Herrera of Tulle & Tools (@tulleandtools)