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:
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)
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 . . .
Cute ideas.
The nazi’s at Caden’s school won’t allow sugar. I’m going to get some cute Valentine’s though.
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.
EXACTLY, Jen!!!
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
We are going to do the lollipop flowers for Diva’s preschool class. Thanks for the suggestion!
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!