Valentine’s Day is around the corner. The stores have already stocked the shelves with Valentine’s candy, cards, decorations, and flowers. This is a good time to think of ways to share love and care for family and friends. Consider ways your family can celebrate together. Some fun ways to show you care include:
Make note cards or use post-it-notes to leave messages on mirrors, in lunches, or other special places.- For those with a sweet tooth, make a candy bar wrapper with a special thought or message. Consider using the miniature bars to keep the empty calories to a minimum.
- Plan a special time with each family member or special friend during the week of Valentine’s Day. It may be doing a special activity – baking, crafts, sports, going for ice cream or another treat, or whatever that person likes to do.
- Make special treats such as Rice Krispie Bars in the shape of kisses, wrap them in foil, and add a special message.
- Make special foods on Valentine’s Day or when you celebrate. Foods in the shape of hearts – pancakes, cookies, cakes, sandwiches, pizza, Jello jigglers, etc. Use a heart shaped cookie cutter to make the shapes easily.
- Make Valentines to share with school mates, friends, and family. Handmade items are always special.
By: Jamie Rathbun
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