Valentine's Day is all about love. Here are some simple ways to celebrate with those you love the most...your family!
1. Plan heart-themed meals.
Make heart-shaped pancakes and top with strawberries and powdered sugar. Serve with hot cocoa and you'll be the best mom ever!
Use a heart cookie cutter to cut sandwiches, quesadillas, or even pizza into heart-shaped yumminess. Have school-aged kids? Add to heart-shaped food to their lunchbox for a fun surprise!
Looking for more Valentine's themed food ideas? Check out heart-shaped fruit kabobs, and more ideas from Macaroni Kid EATS!
2. Make homemade Valentine's Day cards
No need for store-bought cards...make your own! Your kids can be adventurous and make valentines for the whole class! Need some inspiration? Check out these 100 Punny Valentines sure to make your kiddos laugh -- or groan.
3. Create conversation heart prompts.
Get the family talking with these Valentine-themed dinner table conversation starters. Have fun!
4. Make decorations with the kids.
Kids love to craft! It doesn't have to be complicated or even involve a trip to the store! Check out this fun and easy paper heart chain. Look to our Macaroni Kid Pinterest page for more Valentine crafting ideas!
5. Family Fun Time
Do something fun together as a family. You could play a game, do a craft, or have a dance party. It doesn't matter what you do...the important thing is spending time as a family.
6. I love you because...
Use our free printable to tell your kids all the reasons you love them. Your kids can also use it as a valentine for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and more!
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