on February 1st, 2011%
I think you can make Valentine’s Day more meaningful for children if you move away from a focus on romantic love and instead think about what you’re grateful for. Ask your children what they love or who they love and you might find their answers surprising. You can capture their passions with . . . → Read More: Valentine’s gratitude tree
on January 25th, 2011%
Include your baby in the Valentine’s Day celebrations with this easy to make Valentine’s mobile. (Even better if you have an older brother or sister around who can help with the cutting and sticking).
Babies love looking at faces, especially ones they recognise as being special to them. Mobiles are a great way . . . → Read More: Valentine’s mobile for babies
on February 13th, 2010%
I was looking for inspiration yesterday as I had some Love Heart sweets for my girls and was wondering how to use them as a Valentine gift. I had some great suggestions from friends on my Facebook page and on Twitter. I knew my girls would definintely want to eat the sweets, so rather than stick . . . → Read More: Valentine baskets and lollypop flowers
on February 7th, 2010%
This is a very simple idea to include even the youngest child in the Valentine fun.
When I saw this heart shaped ‘Love Pasta’ I knew I had to have some! (Guess what we’re having for dinner on 14th?) And I’d also been thinking about how to include a baby I . . . → Read More: Valentine music-maker shaker
on January 27th, 2010%
February 14th is nearly here so we’re starting on our Valentine crafts with this carrot printing picture. It’s a simple craft for young children to try out, so long as they’re old enough to understand that this carrot isn’t to go in their mouth. You may have tried potato printing before but I find . . . → Read More: Valentine carrot printing

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