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Non-Candy Valentine’s Ideas for Kids to Take to School

There are some school with crazy restrictions on what can and can’t come into the school, I completely get it, allergies are no joke. I wanted to share some great ideas for non-candy Valentine that your kids can take to school, to co-op, party or where ever they may be taking Valentine’s to school. Maybe to homeschool co-op.

Non-Candy Valentine’s Ideas for Kids to Take to School

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We aren’t all Pinterest moms, but some of you are, and you are talented! I love the ease of these Valentines that you and your kids can put together together and take to school, or co-op or where ever to hand out to their friends.

Scroll down for Amazon Prime mom ideas. I know you’re thinking it.

Finger Paint Valentine | U R A Winner Valentine – Free Silhouette Files and Printable PDF | Cupid’s Heart Glow Stick Valentines | Valentine’s Day Poppers

You’re the Write Stuff Valentine | Printable Valentine’s Yo Yo Card | EOS Lip Balm Valentine’s Day Card | Di no Valentine with Printable | Heart Soap Valentine’s with Printable

Or if you are more of an Amazon Prime mom…. like I tend to lend more toward. I found some great classroom sets! Classroom sets means that you don’t have to make sure to find the same amount of the same pencils, or run around trying to find more.

I am secretly, not so secretly love that I don’t have to do this with my kids, no classroom nor co-op here. Just chocolate to share with each other at home.

What are your go to Valentine treats for your littles to take to school?

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Finger Paint Valentine

These finger paint valentines are so cute and they provide a little fun for the kids when the class party is over!

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U R A Winner Valentine – Free Silhouette Files and Printable PDF

Valentine themed mini erasers serve as a stand-in for X’s and O’s in this tic-tac-toe game.

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Valentine's Day Poppers - With Valentine Printable

For days I thought of different Valentine’s Day ideas that I could do. Eventually I decided that I would make homemade Valentine’s for him to hand out and thought it would be really cute to make Valentine’s Day Poppers.

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Cupid’s Heart Glow Stick Valentines – How Cute Are These DIY Valentines For Kids?!

We’re getting Valentine’s Day ready around here with these free printable DIY Cupid’s heart glow stick Valentines cards!

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Heart Soap Valentine {with a Printable}

This handmade heart soap valentine is not only cute but also practical … after all, what kid couldn’t use a little extra hand scrubbing or tub time {win?

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Dino Valentine with Printable

Since almost all little boys, and maybe little girls too, go through a big dinosaur stage, a dino valentine is the perfect homemade valentine for young kids.

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EOS Lip Balm Valentine's Day Card

This EOS lip balm Valentine’s Day card is perfect for kids and adults alike. Plus I love a good punny Valentine and “I wheelie like you” is a good one right?

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You’re the Write Stuff Valentine – Free Silhouette File & Printable

If you’re looking for alternatives to candy for Valentine’s this year, this cute pairing of pencil and notepad is a great option.

First Day of Kindergarten Books to Read

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I have a little girl going into kindergarten (again) this year. I’m doing to the same thing I did when Austin was starting school – a little different because I’m not doing much supply shopping thanks to previous shopping trips and stock piling. We will be getting a new school outfit for the first day of school. I’ve also been reading our favorite kindergarten books.

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First Day of Kindergarten Books Ideas

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I’m not looking forward to it to be honest for multiple reasons. I’m sure you can guess what they are:

She’s growing way too fast.
I’ll officially be homeschooling two kids.

Books for Kindergarten

Countdown to Kindergarten – This is so cute! I remember what it was like to be going into older grades and hearing stories about them. “Just days before kindergarten, and this little girl has heard all there is to know–from a first grader.”

The Night Before Kindergarten – How much more “first day of kindergarten” is this? Or, you know the night before. A great bedtime story. “Twas the night before kindergarten, and as they prepared, kids were excited, and a little bit scared.”

Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come! – I love this fun book. If Brookland were going to public school next month this would be her war cry! “The first day of kindergarten is finally here, and Henry can’t wait to paint pictures, sing songs, and practice counting.”

David Goes to School – Have you read any David books? They are fun to read and kids love to here them. “David’s teacher has her hands full.”

The Best Teacher Ever – We are big Mercer Mayer fans here. They are easy for early readers.

Welcome to Kindergarten – “Join Tim as he visits his future kindergarten classroom and learns what he will be doing during his first year of school.”

How do you celebrate the first day of kindergarten or the first day of school in general?

Cold and Flu Season – My 8 Essentials

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Winter is just that time of year when the germs are out in full force, everyone is staying in out of the cold, hanging around the library together and germs spread quickly. Cold and flu season coming means I am stocking up on our cold essentials, because someone will get one, and our flu essentials just in case.

Cold and Flu Season

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I like to be prepared ahead of time for cold and flu season, with three kids there is a really good chance someone is going to get sick at some point. Moms take note, self care is so important even when your kids are sick, if not more important during this time to try and stay healthy yourself.

These are my essentials for a cold, as well as my flu essentials when our family starts sniffling and sneezing, and feeling down.

Tissues

From the time Austin had her first cold (at very young) I started buying Puffs Plus Lotion. I won’t go back to cheaper tissues. When we have colds we try to get some Puffs Plus Lotion with Vicks.

Honey

From sore throats to coughs. The moment I feel a sore throat coming on I start drinking hot water with honey and lemon. It soothes and helps heal. I use honey in a hot cup of tea to add a little soothing sweetness to it.

Vicks VapoRub

Oh how I love thee! I think Vicks VapoRub is part of the reason our kids don’t seem to get as sicks as we do. I coat their feet each night at the first sign of a cold. If Austin starts sneezing, coughing, or complaining of a sore throat, they all get their feet coated.

Hot Water

Hot shower or bath. Nothing soothes a sore, achy body like more water. The steam also helps open airways and sinuses.

Rest

Take naps, lay back on the couch. Movie day with the family might just slow your younger ones down enough for you to rest.

Soup

Whether you have fresh or canned, I find goes down the easiest. I’m not big on cooking while I’m sick, and no one should be eating food I’ve prepared while sneezing, coughing and my nose dripping.

Tylenol

Taking Tylenol can help to relieve sinus pressure headaches, and aches and pains. All the things that can keep you from getting the rest that you need to feel better.

Your Pillow

Simply raising your pillow can help a lot. Sleeping prompted up a bit with pillows can help you breathe a little easier and help with coughing. I usually sleep on the couch sitting up when I’m sick.

Gravol

I keep a box of children’s and adult Gravol in our house at all times. Vomiting and diarrhea take a lot out of person and a lot out of the parents trying to help their little ones feel better when they have the flu.

Let’s not forget that hand washing can help reduce the spread of germs in the first place.

P.S. I also love my Neti Pot! I just bought this one this afternoon as mine disappeared during our last move. I find a sinus cold never lasts as long when I use it.

Recommended Essential Products for the Flu

Labeling for School – Name Bubbles Review

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Are youand your kindergartener ready for school? We are official ready here. School supplies have been bought and labeled. Lunch and recess items have been bought. We have the forms all filled out and ready to be handed in on the morning of registration. All that’s left is walking her to school and walking away.

I have tissues ready to go as well. For me. And for Brookland.

Did I mention school supplies labeled? Every little school supply had to be labeled. I’m talking each marker, each crayon had to have her first and last name on them. Ugh. Time consuming? Hard work? Not really.

Name Bubbles makes back to school labeling easy. Their School Value pack has everything you need for back to school.

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Non-Candy Valentine’s Ideas for Kids to Take to School

Non-Candy Valentine’s Ideas for Kids to Take to School

Valentine's Day

Finger Paint Valentine

U R A Winner Valentine – Free Silhouette Files and Printable PDF

Valentine's Day Poppers - With Valentine Printable

Cupid’s Heart Glow Stick Valentines – How Cute Are These DIY Valentines For Kids?!

Heart Soap Valentine {with a Printable}

Dino Valentine with Printable

EOS Lip Balm Valentine's Day Card

You’re the Write Stuff Valentine – Free Silhouette File & Printable

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