Everything in the shape of a heart including the napkin. Well, it worked out to be easy for the toast and the fruit in a heart bowl, but the egg was another story. I put a cookie cutter in the frying pan and poured in the egg. I pressed the cookie cutter down hard...
Valentine’s Day

Conversation Hearts Activity
Feb 12, 2021 | Learning Activities, Math Activities, Valentine's Day
This is a fun activity to do with any colored candy but especially fun at Valentine’s to do with Conversation Hearts.What you will need for each person:A graphing sheetConversation HeartsBefore you begin estimate how many Conversation Hearts you have then check to see...

Valentine Treat Can
Feb 10, 2021 | Crafts for Kids, Family Activities, Party Ideas, Seasons & Holidays, Valentine's Day
This treat can is easy to make. All you need is a metal can, wire, paint, and embellishments. Clean your can and remove label. You'll need to take off the bottom of the can too. Be sure to use a can opener that doesn't leave sharp edges. > Using an awl or a nail,...

Crankenstein Valentine
Feb 8, 2021 | Books, Learning Activities, Valentine's Day
This monstrously funny Valentine's Day story about the world's crankiest kid, written by Samantha Berger and illustrated by a Caldecott Medal-winning artist, Dan Santat.Who is Crankenstein? He may look like an ordinary boy, but he can turn into mumbling, grumbling...

Valentine Envelope Placemats
Feb 5, 2021 | Blogroll, Crafts for Kids, Family Activities, Party Ideas, Valentine's Day
For each placemat you‘ll need: Paper that measures 34 inches long & 13 inches wide (butcher paper, newsprint, large paper sacks, wrapping paper, wall paper). Scissors & glue. Items to decorate the envelope: stickers, crayons, markers, paper, glitter, etc....

Heart-Shaped Cupcakes
Feb 3, 2021 | Father's Day, Helpful Ideas, Mother's Day, Recipes, Seasons & Holidays, Valentine's Day
Aren't these darling. To create the heart shape, place a small marble or a 1/2-inch ball of aluminum foil between each liner and one side of the tin (a great job for kids). This will push the paper into the batter to form the notch in the heart.

Service From the Heart
Feb 1, 2021 | Family Activities, Family Reunion Ideas, Healthy Living, Valentine's Day
Print and cut out these cards and give a set to each member of your family. Find ways to do service then leave a card. You can sign your name or do it anonymously. Service From the HeartDownload

Pop Up Cards
Jan 29, 2021 | Christmas & Winter, Crafts for Kids, Easter & Spring, Father's Day, Learning Activities, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Writing Activities
I had fun with my grandchildren creating pop up cards. You can do them for any occasion. My grandkids wanted to do their favorite characters; dragons and Mario. There are many tutorials. This is the one I used. Tutorial

A Gift For Someone Special
Jan 18, 2021 | Crafts for Kids, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day
This would be a great Mother's Day gift, teacher gift , or a "thank you" to someone special. Just trace & cut-out your handprint, write a short note them glue or tape around a tube of lotion.

Surprise Place Card
Dec 30, 2020 | Crafts for Kids, New Year's, Valentine's Day
You'll Need: cardboard tubes (foil, paper towel or toilet paper), tissue paper, ribbon, stickers, markers, small trinkets or candy treats. Directions: 1. Cut the tube to...