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Much ado about Valentine’s Day

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Today signals the day we begin thinking about the pressing issues that weigh on the hearts and minds of mothers all across our country.  I’m talking about Valentine’s Day treats to send to preschool.

Last year, my sweet son, Zack, started preschool in January. For Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be oh-so cute to send little valentines from him to his classmates. They had all just turned 2 years old, and I thought I was being so cute and clever. I mean, Valentines! From a 2 year old! How adorable!

I let Zack pick out his very own box of perforated valentines at the grocery store. He picked out Tonka trucks, as he was obsessed with “diggies” at the time. I addressed them to all his little buddies and even put stickers on them! I was such a cool mom…and apparently very naive in the ways of stay-at-home moms of preschoolers.

Imagine my surprise when I show up at school and see treats. Lots of treats. HANDMADE Valentines and baked treats for every 2 year old in the class…FROM EVERY OTHER MOTHER in the class!! I, Lindsay, seamstress and crafter and decorator and DIYer, was outdone in every way possible.

Touché, my friends.

You better believe that I’m not going to let it happen again this year. I’m WAY too competitive for that. So, I’ve already been scowering the Internet and my magazines for some cute ideas. So far, I’ve found:

Sweetheart Pops from Martha Stewart Living

Passion Pops from Parents Magazine

Love-Bug Cupcakes from Parents Magazine

Heart-and-Lollipop Flowers from MarthaStewart.com

Heart Bookmark from MarthaStewart.com
(no tutorial was given, but it looks fairly easy to put together)

I’m so gonna “win” with any of these fun projects! What other cute Valentines ideas have you seen out there? I might need to add a few more to my arsenal.

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Comments

  1. Gray Matters says

    Oh man – I’m so thankful homemade treats aren’t allowed at my son’s preschool – I wouldn’t be able to pull any of those yummy treats off to well. But I might try to sew a little something . . .

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  3. WPMomOf2 (jen) says

    Wow, what great ideas. Last year, I was the only mom who didn’t do anything, ha. I didn’t think kids at 2 would appreciate a piece of paper (valentine) and to my surprise we looked like the cheap family, ha.

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  5. Kim @ Forever Wherever says

    Cute ideas! I used to make giant heart shaped rice krispie lollipops and let the kids decorate them. That was it was a team effort and they were proud of them. Some people must have way to much time on their hands!
    -Kim

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  7. Magchunk says

    I just started reading and am flipping through the archives and MAN. I don’t have kids yet, but this has me terrified! I’m WAAAY too competitive for preschool, and not all that crafty!

    Keep up the good work. I love all your fun projects!

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