Are you ready for Valentine's Day? Times have changed since I as a kid. No more candy, no more treats, nothing edible - so long Sweethearts. In addition to preparing Valentine cards for the girl's classmates, we like to add a special touch like Melted Crayon Hearts. Based on all the blah designs I'm currently finding in stores - Princess, Hello Kitty, Cars, etc -I'm headed back to etsy.com for more unique and custom options. I'm all about convenience. If it's not at Target or Amazon ...
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How to Make Melted Crayon Hearts
Looking for a few non-candy Valentine's Day ideas? Nothing says "I love you" more than melted crayon hearts! Repurpose old crayons by melting in the microwave for a cute non-candy DIY craft. So easy to do with the kiddos and minimal mess. I don't consider myself creative or crafty, but other than hitting the dollar store for non-candy items {that no one wants in their home}, melted crayon hearts are at least useable and functional. And eliminates all those annoying broken crayons lying ...
DIY Valentine’s Day Box + Other Non Candy Ideas
Is it just me or have schools taken some of the fun out of Valentine's Day? Our school has gone to a no food or no treats of any kind policy because of allergies - even in classrooms that don't have allergies. I feel so bad for all the kids. Can you imagine growing up without those cute little Sweetheart candies? The one and only candy that would let your imagination run wild, wondering if Tommy was professing true love by giving you the tiny candy heart imprinted with the words - Be Mine or ...