I love, love, love Valentine's Day. Isn't it fun to celebrate the ones you love with sweet little surprises? Each year, I make a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt for Eben. This is a tradition that I started when he was a toddler and is something that he and I look forward to every year. It is delightful to see his face light up.
First, I cut several hearts out of recycled paper and write a rhyming clue on each heart. I hide these hearts all over our home and yard and leave the first heart {clue} in a place where he will find it quickly. {Read:: Either the front door if it is a school day or his bedroom door if he has the day off.} The first clue will lead him to the second and so forth. At the end of the scavenger hunt, he will either find a stack of wrapped gifts {books} or a handmade gift. If I have the extra time I will sew him a lovely little friend. I made Olivia the Woodland Valentine's Owl last Valentine's Day. {pictured above} She is made from pieces of worn out clothing that I found in our closets. What a lovely way to upcycle a holey pair of jeans, wouldn't you agree?
How about you lovely readers, do you make handmade goodies for your little ones?
What family traditions does your family have for Valentine's Day?
XO.
OMG you MADE that owl??????? I am SO jealous of Eben right now...LOL How fun! We sometimes exchange gifts, as we are this year, but nothing too dramatic!
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one4earth
That's such a wonderful idea! As a lover of everything tradition, I can tell you that Eben will have such great memories of these times when he grows up :)
ReplyDeleteHi Angie,
ReplyDeleteYes, I made Olivia out of old worn jeans and sweatshirts. Eben adores her. Enjoy your love day.
Xo,
Sweet Greens.
Hi The Eclectic Element,
ReplyDeleteI hope he always treasures these memories, I know that I do.
Xo,
Sweet Greens.