Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day with Your Kids

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about romantic love or relationships with friends. Now that you are a parent, there are many fun ways to celebrate your cutest valentine of all - your kids! Show your kids how much you love them by doing some of these fun V-Day activities together.

1. Host A Tiny Tea Party

Hosting a tea party can be fun. Right now, the Target dollar spot has some cute themed Valentine’s day items, including a tea tier tray and cake stand for your sandwiches and treats. If the weather is nice, You can take this outside or host it in your dining room. Some fun hats and accessories can make it even more fun!

2. Make Heart-Shaped Pancakes for Breakfast

Kids love to help out! Give them an apron and spoon and have them help mix. We even have a video on our website to show you step by step how to make them. Go to our website and click on news/blog for a fun Sunday morning breakfast on Valentine’s Day.

3. Decorate Their Door

Each day add a heart-shaped love note to your child’s door that tells them how you feel. You can start at the beginning of the month or the beginning of the week before Valentine’s Day. Each day post a heart or two that tells them how you feel or things you love and appreciate about them Some examples are “you are a good friend,” “you are smart,” or “you make us laugh”.

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4. Read Them Valentine’s Day Theme Books

Reading books to your child is an excellent way to bond. Read some of your favorites or pick up a few new ones. Some of our favorites are “Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool,” Llama Llama I Love You,” “Guess How Much I love You,” and “Sesame Street: My Fuzzy Valentine”.

5. Celebrate With Some Pampering.

Have a fun at-home spa day! Put on some fun masks. Recently at Target, I saw a fun unicorn themed mask that even sparkles! Have fun with mini manis and pedis. You can even draw hearts on your nails with nail art pens!

6. Have A Photo Shoot

Create your own shoot with fun props such as chalkboard, balloons, tutus, and candy or get in front of the camera and have an expert take your photos (Lynn at Lynn Studios is great www.lynnstudios1.com.)

7. Be Kind to Others

Valentine’s Day happens to fall on the start of Random Acts of Kindness Week (Feb. 14-20). Do you know a friend or perhaps an elderly neighbor that might not have a Valentine this year. Make their day by dropping off a homemade card, some candy or flowers.