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10 Non-Candy Valentine Ideas

January 22, 2015 by Larissa Coleman 3 Comments

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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.

fruit

1- Valentine Fruit Tags from Craftaholics Anonymous

popcorn

2- Popcorn Valentine from See Vanessa Craft

color

3- Color My World Printable from Crazy Little Projects

wheelie

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

blow

5- You Blow Me Away Printable from The Girl Creative

ball

6- Have A Ball from Love The Day

loom

7- Rainbow Loom Bracelet from Hey JenRenee

sipsip

8- Sip! Sip! Horray! from Bargain Briana

lovebug

9- Love Bug Valentines from Dandee Designs

glow

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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Comments

  1. Lee Ann TAVARES says

    January 7, 2020 at 9:46 am

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

  2. Lee Ann TAVARES says

    January 7, 2020 at 9:47 am

    correction: craftfunthings.com

  3. Sarah White says

    January 8, 2020 at 8:04 pm

    It’s actually at Creating Really Fun Things. Link in the post is updated but you can also find it here: https://www.creatingreallyawesomefunthings.com/valentine-day-sayings/

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Shark Week Learning for Kids

Shark Week generally happens in July, but any time is a good time to learn more about sharks. 

First, start with some fun whale facts like these from Kids Craft Room. Here I learned about the dwarf lantern shark, which is the smallest shark and only grows to about 6-8 inches (about 15-20 cm) long. It also emits light. How cool is that?

Natural Beach Living has some great printable shark information guides, where kids can learn about different kinds of sharks, match the facts to the pictures, or print out doubles and do a shark memory game. 

Living Life an Learning has some great shark activity pages including the parts of a shark, types of sharks, a crossword puzzle and more. Also check out their parts of a shark and word scramble download, and a life cycle worksheet.

Learn about how sharks float with this great activity from JDaniel4’s Mom. 

Need more facts about sharks? This fact pact from The WOLFe PACK on Teacher Pay Teachers includes fact sheets, a printable flip book, informational text, vocabulary, comprehension questions and more. 

Living Montessori Now has a great collection of shark themed activities with a Montessori inspired twist. You’ll find a shark roll and cover, shark phonics and lots more shark activities Deb has collected from all over the Internet. 

Remember the “Sharknado” movie? A Few Shortcuts turned the combination of sharks and tornadoes into a fun science activity. You’ll need a bottle connector for this project but otherwise should have everything you need on hand. Use their template to make your sharks out of aluminum foil. So fun!

You can also do some shark themed coloring with these coloring pages from Encouraging Moms at Home. Or make a cool 3D shark with this template from korkotak. And there are tons of different shark crafts collected in this post from Kids Activities Blog.

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