Valentine's Day family activity is simple and a meaningful way to remind our children what this holiday is really about! Ever since I first dated my husband I would "Heart Attack" him on Valentine's Day. I pretty much did this until a few years ago. I absolutely loved plotting my mission to fill his office, car or desk full of cheese Valentine's Day decor and stuff. That was fun to do for my sweetheart but I also want my kids to know Valentine's day is so much more than a romantic … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special for the Kids
Ask your toddler, tween or high schooler what pops into their head when they think of Valentine's day? You might get answers like: candy, chocolate, balloons, boyfriends, couples, girlfriends, gifts, kissing, stuffed animals, romantic date, holding hands etc.... This is probably what I would have said back in the day. The media, society and peer pressure are doing a great job at shaping the thoughts of our children in all aspects of life. As a kid, I don't ever recall thinking that … [Read more...]