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10 Non-Candy Valentine Ideas

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Valentine’s Day is a time when people express their love and affection for one another, often through the exchange of cards, flowers, and sweets. If you have a child who celebrates Valentine’s Day, you may find that they come home with a large amount of candy on this holiday.

This can be overwhelming and may not be the most healthy option. To address this issue, you may want to consider sending a non-candy Valentine with your child. Non-candy Valentines are a great way to show your love and appreciation for someone without relying on sugary treats. In this article, we will share 10 ideas for non-candy Valentines that are perfect for almost anyone on your list.

Check out these Little Valentines day trinkets you can label and gift too.

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1- Valentine Fruit Tags from Craftaholics Anonymous

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2- Popcorn Valentine from See Vanessa Craft

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3- Color My World Printable from Crazy Little Projects

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4- I Wheelie Like You from Creating Really Awesome Fun Things

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5- You Blow Me Away Printable from The Girl Creative

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6- Have A Ball from Love The Day

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7- Rainbow Loom Bracelet from Hey JenRenee

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8- Sip! Sip! Horray! from Bargain Briana

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9- Love Bug Valentines from Dandee Designs

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10- Heart Glow from Kommunicated

Here are 10 more ideas for non-candy gifts to give on Valentine’s Day:

  1. A bouquet of flowers is a classic Valentine’s Day gift that is sure to be appreciated. Choose from a variety of flowers, such as roses, lilies, or daisies, to create a special arrangement.
  2. A heartfelt card or letter is a simple, yet meaningful gift that shows you took the time to express your feelings in writing.
  3. A cozy blanket or throw pillow is a practical and comforting gift that will be appreciated all year round.
  4. A potted plant is a living reminder of your love and can be enjoyed for years to come.
  5. A book is a great gift for the reader in your life. Choose a book that you think they will enjoy, or one that holds special meaning for both of you.
  6. A piece of handmade jewelry, such as a necklace or bracelet, is a unique and personal gift.
  7. A scented candle or essential oils set can create a relaxing atmosphere and add a touch of luxury to their home.
  8. A gift certificate for a massage or spa day is a thoughtful way to help your loved one relax and unwind.
  9. A cooking or baking class is a fun and interactive gift that allows your loved one to learn a new skill and create delicious meals.
  10. A subscription to a favorite magazine or streaming service is a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year.

 

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  1. the link to the wheelie valentine does not work. I did find it at craftingfunthings

Have you read?

Easy Pen and Paper Games for Road Trips and Beyond

When my daughter was younger I would spend a lot of time trying to come up with activities she could do in the car on long road trips and things to entertain her when we were waiting at restaurants and things that didn’t involve screens. 

But it turns out there are a lot of great activities you can do with just a piece of paper and a pen. 

What Do We Do All Day has a great collection of pen and paper games, including some that can be done with just one person, though they’re all more fun if you have at least two. 

There are some classics on here like hangman and dots and boxes, but there are also quite a few I hadn’t heard of before. 

I don’t want to spoil the whole list for you because you should definitely click over there and look around, but I will share about the one that you see pictured above. 

This game is called Bridges, and you start by making the big random shape and the dividing it into a bunch of sections (the post says 30-50 sections is ideal but I think this one is smaller than that). 

Each player gets their own color marker and you take turns drawing bridges from one space to another, crossing a third. Once there’s a bridge, no other bridges can start, end or cross in those spaces. Keep going until no more bridges can be built, and the person who makes the last bridge wins. 

Check out the post over at What We Do All Day for more great ideas for no or almost-no prep games you can play with your kids or that kids can play together. I’d love to know if you have a favorite paper and pen game, whether it’s on this list or a different one. 

[Photo: What We Do All Day]

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