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    Home » Updates » The Best Non-Candy Valentines

    The Best Non-Candy Valentines

    Published: Jan 11, 2019 · Modified: Feb 18, 2022 by Vicky

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    Valentine's Day is coming up soon, and if you have kids, then you know this can be a stressful time. Coming up with cute and fun Valentines to give to classmates can be a struggle. With all the allergies and food sensitivities these days, I like to stay away from giving candy. But what can kids bring in to classmates? I have spent lots of time researching some fun trinkets so you don't have to. These are The Best Non-Candy Valentines and they take all the guesswork out of classroom treats for the big day.

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    With all the allergies and food sensitivities these days, I like to stay away from giving candy on Valentine's Day. These are The Best Non-Candy Valentines and they take all the guesswork out of classroom treats for the big day. #Valentines #valentinesday #classroom

    The Best Non-Candy Valentines

    Slap Bracelets - These are so much fun for kids and there is a style for every classmate. Since this contains 72 bracelets, this is perfect if you have two kids. Get some free slap bracelet printable cards to use with these here.



    Plush Emoji Keychains What's hotter than emojis these days? These are adorable and can be hung on back packs. Pair with these free printable emoji Valentine's cards.

    Valentine Stampers I love Valentines that can be used again and again, like these stamps.

    Heart Shaped Sunglasses - When the future is so bright that they have to wear shades!


    Magnetic Book Markers I have never seen bookmarks like these. They fold over and the magnet holds it in place on the page. So clever!
    Heart Stickers Stickers are always a hit, and you can even use these in homemade Valentine's Day cards.


    Heart Shaped Temporary Tattoos These are individually packaged so they are easy to place in Valentine's cards.


    Love Pencils with Giant Erasers We always run out of pencils, so pencils are my favorite Valentine for my kids to receive. Cute and functional!


    Emoji Bracelets These silicone bracelets will bring a smile to a classmate's face. These would be cute to attached to this free printable Valentine's card.


    Mini Notebooks These notebooks will be great for any LEGO lover in the class. Attach the notebooks to these free printable Valentines from Making Lemonade.


    LED Rings These rings are squishy and stretchy and best of all glowing. Thanks to the on/off switch these will last way past Valentine's Day.


    Mini Buckets of Glitter Putty Kids love putty and slime, and these Valentine treats are sure to be a favorite.


    Mini Bubbles Kids will have fun using these small bubbles. You can attach them to this adorable Valentine's card which you can print for free at Five Heart Home.
    Heart Print Mini Glider Planes I just love these Valentine's themed planes! Kids will enjoy playing with them.


    Heart Puzzle Mazes My kids love these kinds of mazes! They can even make cute cards that say "To an Amazing Valentine!" to give to their classmates.


    Mini Heart Stress Balls Not only are these cute, but they help kids relieve stress. Adorable and functional!


    Mini Heart Beach Balls Sure, Valentine's Day is in the winter, but with this beach ball, it can be summer all year long.


    3D Valentine Erasers These erasers are colorful and come in four different designs. How cute would it be to pair them with a Valentine's Day pencil?


    Unicorn Horn Headbands These would be darling to give to female classmates. What better way to pretend to be a unicorn?


    Heart Shaped Stone Pendants A fun Valentine's Day gift and a bold fashion statement all in one!


    Red Heart Plush Keychains These plush backpack hangers can be used on Valentine's day or any day of the year.

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