I occasionally knit, and so I have a bag full of yarn and knitting scraps around. Recently, we used some of those leftover pieces of yard to make a fun Valentine Heart Craft. It was simple to make using some yarn, homemade glue and cookie cutters. If you are looking to do some more fun Valentine’s crafts…
Food Fun Friday – Valentine’s Day Cupcakes
I have always enjoyed cooking with my kids. It seems even more fun and special when a holiday is coming up. With Valentine’s Day less than a month away, we baked some Valentine’s Day Cupcakes. Hey, it’s never too early to get ready for the big day. I thought we would try and make some…
Kid Made Heart Votives
Valentine’s day is fast approaching and I was looking for a gift for the kids to give to grandma. I immediately thought of doing something handmade since I am all about saving money and lets be honest, you just can’t beat the handiwork of a child. I went to one of my favorite places, our…
Valentine’s Brownie Cake Pops
Recently, I was asked by The J.M Smucker Company to create some unique tips for using a product and I wanted to share how we made these delicious Valentine’s Brownie Cake Pops. You can make these as a Valentine’s treat for your loved ones or you can make memories as you whip up these treats…
20 Valentines Day Sensory Activities
My kids love getting messy and getting their hands dirty, so it’s no wonder that sensory activities are so popular at our house. With Valentine’s day approaching, I was inspired to gather some of my favorite Valentines Day Sensory Activities and share them with you. Sensory play is meant to stimulate a child’s senses, and this kind…
Valentine’s Day Craft for Kids – Heart Banner
Hearts are just synonymous with Valentine’s Day and so it stands to reason that lots of the Valentine’s day crafts we have done over the years have focused on hearts. The kids loved making this Valentine’s Day Mobile using tissue paper and these Bubble Wrap Hearts with re-purposed bubble wrap. I like to use ordinary materials in new ways…
Valentine’s Day Activities for Toddlers
If you have a toddler, you know they want to be involved in everything. They want to help, they want to participate, they want to spend time with you. But sometimes finding age appropriate activities can be tough. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it is only natural that your toddler will want to…
Valentine’s Day Fine Motor Skills Activities for Kids
One of our most popular posts has been our 18 Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers, so I was inspired to gather some of my favorite Valentine’s Day Fine Motor Skills Activities for Kids. These kids activities are great for preschoolers and kindergartners that need to work on strengthening those important small hand muscles. Fine motor skills…
How To Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels for Valentine’s Day
Have you ever seen chocolate covered pretzels at some cute little specialty store? They always look so delectable, but I never buy them because they are usually pretty pricey as well. Did you know that you can make them at home for a fraction of the cost? Today I am going to show you how…
Valentine Ideas for Kids – Glitter Hearts
These days my girls are all about love and hearts. There are no less than 8 hearts currently hanging in our kitchen. I knew that they would love making these Glitter Hearts because in their minds glitter makes everything better. I know some moms are not fans of glitter. I can see why. It makes a…
