Teachers Appreciation is next week!  If you’re as busy as I’ve been and this has snuck up on you- no worries!  I’ve got some great ideas for that can be put together quickly!

Teachers have a very important job, and they put up with so much.  They give their all to their students each year instilling wisdom and a love for learning.   Considering that they lay this educational foundation for our children they don’t get paid nearly enough.  These gifts don’t make up for for that, but they can be tokens of appreciation for all that they do.

from Teachers Pay Teachers

2. Oh The Places You’ll Go– A sweet twist on the Dr. Suess book “Oh The Places You’ll Go”

From Balm To My Soul

3. Frame Crayons An adorable idea! You could even do this with crayons that you have around or even using melted ones to create some art for your childs teacher.

From My List Of List

4. My Teacher Is The Balm  These are cute and useful!

From I Should Be Mopping The Floor

5. Seeds- A sweet reminder for them to have every time they see the flowers that grow from the seeds

From Pinterest

6. Clorox Wipes  I’m not sure there’s a teacher out there who doesn’t love Clorox Wipes!  And these look great too!

From A Girl and a Glue Gun

7. Crayon Pencil Holder– I love this idea!  It’s eady to do with cans that you can clean up and glue crayons around for an adorable utensil holders.

From blog.chicabug

8. Fingerprints  This sweet poem is a great way to remind teachers how important they are!

From Pinterest

9. Extra Mile  Want to do a gift for everyday during this week?  This is a perfect, small filler idea that can be used!

From The Pennywise Mama

10. Class Names in Apple– I used this one last year for my daughters teacher and framed it in a shadow box.   She passed it around the class for all the kids to find their names (thankfully, I triple checked that I had everyone..lol!)

From sofestive.com

11. Thank You For Being A Great Teacher Printable– What’s sweeter than having a little one fill out and give to their teacher.  It’s definitley a gift from the heart!

From Pinterest

13. For My Teacher Printable– This one is from etsy, it is adorable and you could purchase something like this that is printable or even make your own in Mirosoft Word or Canva!

From Etsy

14. Apple Candy Holder – This is adorable!  A plant holder and bottom turned into an apple.  Not to mention filled with chocolate :)!

From Pinterest

15. Mani-Thanks– An adorable thank you gift that is thoughtful and useful!

from lollyjane.com

16. All That And A Bag Of Chips– Is it Monday morning and you completely forgot but don’t want your child to go empty handed?  Here you go!  Cute, and yummy!

From sweetsugarblossims.blogspot.com

17. My Teacher Is Awesome Printable– Another great option to have your child answer the prompts!

from kateandmacy.com

18. Amazon Gift Card– Always a go-to!  When in doubt, they can get something lovely from Amazon!   Great for the Amazing Teacher in your life!

I do think it’s important to send things that are thoughtful, helpful, and from the heart.   This year, I’ve got a couple things planned- one is a Shutterfly book I had printed with some pictures throughout the year.  My daughter’s teacher loves the book “If you give a Mouse a Cookie” so  switched it up to “If you give (Teacher Name) a Student” and inside put pictues with “what will happen next”.

Do you have any ideas or plans for Teachers Appreciation Week?

My daughter is in Kindergarten and her first field trip was Friday.  I signed up to chaperone and then after turning in the form,  instantly got worried that something would go horribly wrong, or what if all the kids hated me and then no longer liked her because of it? What if all of the other parents were just better than me?  I seriously considered reneging. Why I had these feelings, I don’t really know…and yes, they do seem kind of silly in hindsight but were very real and nerve-racking up until we were well into field trip day.  They are completely unfounded, to be honest, it’s the lack of confidence that I have that sometimes overwhelms me until I realize that I’ve got to do what I’ve got to do.

I mean, I’m not a mean or scary person.  I have successfully kept a 3 and 5-year-old safe every day not to mention the hours upon hours of babysitting since I was 12 years old.  I’m just a few credits short of graduating with my BAS in IT Management, have technical certificate in web development,  finished multiple online classes, and I’m quick to pick up on new programs or task that I have to complete.  What I’m getting to is, it’s not as though I have no experience or haven’t accomplished anything.

In confessing this I also realize I may be the only person who has ever had these fears.  It’s ok though…because they didn’t stop me, I did it anyway and just as a follow up the kids I chaperoned had a great time.  All of the other parents who were chaperoning as well were awesome and kind.  Everyone had a great time.

The Why?

There’s nothing I remember ever happing to me that has caused such a lack in confidence.  My parents have always told me I am capable of whatever I put my mind to.  If I didn’t reach my full potential at something they’d encourage me and let me know that I could do better.  I’ve never been told that I was ugly or not worthy of something.

A Good Name

My parents always pressed the point that a good name is better than many riches.  They taught me to remember when people saw me, I represented those I loved such as my parents and grandparents and that I wouldn’t want to do something to tarnish their name.   I suppose it’s this foundation that allows me to suck it up and ultimately ‘fake’ it (my confidence) that I can belong.

A Good Name is Better Than Many Riches Share on X

My parents praised, encouraged, loved and supported me with everything and could not have done more- I think that maybe it’s because they didn’t always believe in themselves.  I saw (and see) my mom and beautiful and incredibly talented- she can cook anything and make it taste delicious.  She’s created  beautiful wedding and birthday cakes that are just unbelievable and taste incredible.  However, she’d always say she just wasn’t good enough.  A lot of the women in my life were that way.  They are super talented in various areas- be it teaching, singing, cooking, art…but they couldn’t see it. (They could see it in the other person and would praise it, but in themselves, it was impossible to see it in).  I think that maybe that’s where this comes from.  If they aren’t good enough than I certainly am not.  If they aren’t pretty enough, and I can see features of myself that are similar to theirs, then that must mean that neither am I.

Conclusion

These thoughts have lead me here…I work as hard as I can (sometimes against every fiber of my being) not to convey to my daughter (and son) that I don’t feel like I’m good enough.  I consciously don’t complain about how some days I feel like I can’t do anything with my hair because it’s so thick. That I wish my legs were longer (I’m 5’4), and my smile was better.  No, if someone compliments me I accept it and say thank you instead of the reaction I honestly want to give which is … ‘no, really I’m not good at whatever it is you are saying I am.  You have no idea how I’m not. In fact, let me point out the ways…’

I embrace my after baby body.  I have two beautiful incredibly smart, gifted kids that this body carried for 42 weeks each. If I can’t accept this body, will they feel as though they came from it so they aren’t good enough either?  I don’t’ know, but I am willing to be as conscious about it as I can to convey confidence to them and to encourage them they are smart and do belong.  I may be totally wrong, but ultimately it won’t hurt, that much I do know for sure.

Have you ever had the moments where you feared you wouldn’t be up to ‘par’?  Are you great at finding ways to improve your confidence and banish your fears?  Share with me in the comments!

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Raising Kids with Grit

Whether it’s savings on items for kids breakfast & lunches, Motrin, or Advil for your election time headache (or is that just me?)  here are some coupons to help save you some money on your next grocery bill!   After all, with the year that we’ve had money saving opportunities are always welcome!

Coupons for Kids Breakfast and Lunches

Looking for some savings on kids’ breakfast and lunch products?  Here are some great coupons to help you save on your grocery bill! They include Yoplait Yogurt, Welche’s Fruit Snacks, Nature Valley Granola Bars, and General Mills Cereals.

Well-being and Healthcare Coupons

From cold and flu season to allergies and aches & pains, these coupons will save you some money on your well-being and health care needs!

For The Home Coupons

I love Air Wick scents!  Here’s a coupon to either get you started with your first Air Wick or to save on some Air Wick refills!

More Coupon Savings

Mason Jar Craft Ideas can be used for your own home or for a gift that you want to give.  The really great thing is you don’t necessarily have to go out and buy a pack of Mason Jars.  You can also use things like spaghetti sauce containers for many of these craft ideas.  When something can be repurposed into something new and be effective, it’s always a good thing to do!  Don’t forget to check out these jar gift recipe options for more ideas!

Back to school Striped Mason Jars

These adorable striped mason jars are great for back to school, teachers appreciation, or a holiday gift.  The same idea could be applied for home to… give it a Kate Spade feel with some black and white stripes!

Water Color Mason Jars

These Water Color Jars are beautiful and simple to do.  Again, perfect for brightening up your home or offering as a gift.

Painted Mason Jars

Painted jars do wonders to transform them!  For jars this size you could recycle a pesto jar to create something new with it.

Glitter Mason Jars

Dress up jars with glitter and tape to make a fun, personalized jar!

Glittery Winter Mason Jars

Mason Jars make great flower holders, even for fake arrangements!  This one is a pretty glittery winter option that could be used as holiday decoration, a housewarming gift, or a present!

Mason Jar Vases

Another great way to dress up a jar and make something new and unique!

Mason Jar Pencil (Supply)Holders

These would be great to help organize kids craft crayons/pencils/markers!  They are easy to do and would make a fun family project!  They also make great teacher gifts!

Dinosaur Topped Mason Jars

These Dinosaur Topped Mason Jars could be used to store things, a party, or even a fun alternative to a “gift basket.”

Mason Jar Cupcake Holder

Baking is always a heart felt thing to do but sometimes it would feel a little awkward to present someone with just a cupcake.  That is, until now.  Use a jar to create an easy cupcake holder that you can add a bow and personalization to creating a total package!

The Truth About Motherhood

Motherhood is beautiful, chaotic, confusing, overwhelming, and amazing- sometimes all at once.  It can bring you to the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.  To grow and birth a human from one’s own body is an amazing, monumental experience. At some point though, we started treating it like it should be an easy, leisurely walk in the park.  This mindset sets us all up to feel like failures when things don’t go as smoothly as we anticipated.  The problem really comes in because are so entangled in the weeds that it is hard for us to see no, it isn’t because we are weak or incapable- it’s because it really is hard. 

A while back, I was listening to Lauren Conrad’s “Asking for a Friend” Podcast and her guest was Leslie Anne Bruce, a best-selling New York Times author who was coming out with a new book about transitioning into motherhood.  The podcast quote started off with this quote from her-

“I always say when it comes to mom guilt, we try so hard to to avoid it but I say lean into it.  Bathe in that guilt.  Let it cover you.  Because I think that feeling guilty is a really, really awesome reminder of how much we care about our kids.”

I had never heard anyone put it quite that way, it’s always been ‘ignore the mom guilt’ or ‘push past the guilt’ and her statement just clicked. You don’t have to ignore it or try and push past it, just accept it’s a reminder that you are aware that you want to do your best for your kid(s) and that you’re conscious of how you try and handle things. 

The book is titled “You are a F*cking Awesome Mom: So, Embrace the Chaos, Get Over the Guilt, and Be True to You.”    I’ll be totally upfront and honest… I grew up in the south, in the bible belt, so when I saw the title it wasn’t something I would have just picked up, which I why I felt it was important to create this review.   

“You are a F*cking Awesome Mom” is one of the most brilliant, honest books that I have ever read.  In listening to the first chapter, I literally started crying because it was like validation that I was not alone in my feelings of just how overwhelming it all is.  The book also helps connect the dots of why motherhood and transitioning into it is harder for women now.  Leslie points out that while many of us have been raised as “hear me roar” girl, which is incredible and great, we sort of lost some of that generational knowledge of motherhood being passed down.  

While (as it points out in the book) it is fantastic that women are now recognized as being capable of more than just motherhood it also makes it way more difficult than it was for previous generations because women today are having children later than prior generations meaning they’ve experienced more and know themselves a little better than they did at eighteen.  I love that at one point in the book Leslie asks the question, that many of us have wondered after having a baby, “how did those teen moms do it?”  Once again, it comes back around to the older we get, the more experience and knowledge we have which makes us view things from a different perspective. 

I was growing someone new and somewhere in my subconscious, I must’ve known I was becoming someone new.  Which meant I had to say goodbye to the woman I’d spent 32 years being.  I just didn’t realize this at the time.  So instead of preparing for my own transformation on top of stockpiling diapers and burp clothes, I kept telling myself I’d get back to being myself soon.

In the book, Bruce talks about how we expect ourselves to “tackle motherhood with the same self-sufficient self-gusto that we exhibited in our pre-baby lives” which is like comparing apples to…a chair.  It’s two completely different things.  Growing a baby inside your body and birthing that baby is a big deal.  It’s a monumental experience that we’ve tried to make just another Tuesday which leads us to feel like we’re not up to par because we are judging ourselves by this measuring stick that just doesn’t apply.   

You are an F*cking Awesome Mom is the book that delves into the true pre-baby checklist that all of those other baby books and baby prep classes skip over.  How you are changing during pregnancy and why we feel that post-partum identity struggle.   

Leslie Anne Bruce is a New York Times Best Selling Author, Award-Winning

Entertainment Journalist, Online Community Builder, Wife, and Mother of two as well as one of my new heroes.   You can check out her blog, Unpacified which was launched in 2016 with the goal of connecting with women and offering support as they fumble through motherhood.  You can also find her on Instagram as leslieannebruce.  

• Motherhood is gonna come at you like a thief in the night.  You never had a chance because you never saw it coming. 
• No one tells you the full story
• Pregnancy is not just about growing a baby, it’s about you preparing yourself to be a mom and transitioning into this new life. 
• The importance of self-care
• The truth about the Insta Mom
• Conflicting feelings are OK
• Sleep is a REQUIREMENT not a luxury.  There’s a reason sleep deprivation is a torture technique.
• How you feed your baby is NOT up for public debate.

I could write a much longer list, but you’ll get more from it if you read the book.  

I related so much to this book it was just insane.  My youngest is now six, and my oldest nine, but it helped me understand so much of my struggle and that it was ok.  Motherhood is a big deal, which is why we struggle and sometimes fumble through.  I wish this book had been around the first time that I got pregnant, I feel it would have made things easier.  

I feel like OB’s should give a copy of this book to women at their first sonogram.  It’s completely and totally legit.   It’s the parenting book that talks about how pregnancy is the time that is preparing you for motherhood, it’s not just about growing a baby inside you and getting the world outside ready for that new life.  

I understand the reluctance with the title; however, this book is full of so much that expectant moms/new moms/ moms in general, can find helpful that I think it’s worth checking out.  There’s some colorful language but it’s not in an offensive manner at all (which is probably why it’s referred to as ‘colorful’).

If you have someone in your life that is expecting, or that has young kids this makes a great gift.  If you are expecting or have kids, it’s something worth reading.  Even though it is focused on expectant and new moms, there is a lot in there for experienced moms as well such as knowing that you weren’t alone with those feelings and understanding some of the reasons behind the struggles you face(d).   

Make sure you check out Leslie on Instagram, she’s one of my favorite accounts because she is entertaining and thought-provoking.  

Get You Are A F*cking Awesome Mom on Amazon!

The Truth About Motherhood

Motherhood is beautiful, chaotic, confusing, overwhelming, and amazing- sometimes all at once.  It can bring you to the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.  To grow and birth a human from one’s own body is an amazing, monumental experience. At some point though, we started treating it like it should be an easy, leisurely walk in the park.  This mindset sets us all up to feel like failures when things don’t go as smoothly as we anticipated.  The problem really comes in because are so entangled in the weeds that it is hard for us to see no, it isn’t because we are weak or incapable- it’s because it really is hard. 

A while back, I was listening to Lauren Conrad’s “Asking for a Friend” Podcast and her guest was Leslie Anne Bruce, a best-selling New York Times author who was coming out with a new book about transitioning into motherhood.  The podcast quote started off with this quote from her-

“I always say when it comes to mom guilt, we try so hard to to avoid it but I say lean into it.  Bathe in that guilt.  Let it cover you.  Because I think that feeling guilty is a really, really awesome reminder of how much we care about our kids.”

I had never heard anyone put it quite that way, it’s always been ‘ignore the mom guilt’ or ‘push past the guilt’ and her statement just clicked. You don’t have to ignore it or try and push past it, just accept it’s a reminder that you are aware that you want to do your best for your kid(s) and that you’re conscious of how you try and handle things. 

The book is titled “You are a F*cking Awesome Mom: So, Embrace the Chaos, Get Over the Guilt, and Be True to You.”    I’ll be totally upfront and honest… I grew up in the south, in the bible belt, so when I saw the title it wasn’t something I would have just picked up, which I why I felt it was important to create this review.   

“You are a F*cking Awesome Mom” is one of the most brilliant, honest books that I have ever read.  In listening to the first chapter, I literally started crying because it was like validation that I was not alone in my feelings of just how overwhelming it all is.  The book also helps connect the dots of why motherhood and transitioning into it is harder for women now.  Leslie points out that while many of us have been raised as “hear me roar” girl, which is incredible and great, we sort of lost some of that generational knowledge of motherhood being passed down.  

While (as it points out in the book) it is fantastic that women are now recognized as being capable of more than just motherhood it also makes it way more difficult than it was for previous generations because women today are having children later than prior generations meaning they’ve experienced more and know themselves a little better than they did at eighteen.  I love that at one point in the book Leslie asks the question, that many of us have wondered after having a baby, “how did those teen moms do it?”  Once again, it comes back around to the older we get, the more experience and knowledge we have which makes us view things from a different perspective. 

I was growing someone new and somewhere in my subconscious, I must’ve known I was becoming someone new.  Which meant I had to say goodbye to the woman I’d spent 32 years being.  I just didn’t realize this at the time.  So instead of preparing for my own transformation on top of stockpiling diapers and burp clothes, I kept telling myself I’d get back to being myself soon.

In the book, Bruce talks about how we expect ourselves to “tackle motherhood with the same self-sufficient self-gusto that we exhibited in our pre-baby lives” which is like comparing apples to…a chair.  It’s two completely different things.  Growing a baby inside your body and birthing that baby is a big deal.  It’s a monumental experience that we’ve tried to make just another Tuesday which leads us to feel like we’re not up to par because we are judging ourselves by this measuring stick that just doesn’t apply.   

You are an F*cking Awesome Mom is the book that delves into the true pre-baby checklist that all of those other baby books and baby prep classes skip over.  How you are changing during pregnancy and why we feel that post-partum identity struggle.   

Leslie Anne Bruce is a New York Times Best Selling Author, Award-Winning

Entertainment Journalist, Online Community Builder, Wife, and Mother of two as well as one of my new heroes.   You can check out her blog, Unpacified which was launched in 2016 with the goal of connecting with women and offering support as they fumble through motherhood.  You can also find her on Instagram as leslieannebruce.  

• Motherhood is gonna come at you like a thief in the night.  You never had a chance because you never saw it coming. 
• No one tells you the full story
• Pregnancy is not just about growing a baby, it’s about you preparing yourself to be a mom and transitioning into this new life. 
• The importance of self-care
• The truth about the Insta Mom
• Conflicting feelings are OK
• Sleep is a REQUIREMENT not a luxury.  There’s a reason sleep deprivation is a torture technique.
• How you feed your baby is NOT up for public debate.

I could write a much longer list, but you’ll get more from it if you read the book.  

I related so much to this book it was just insane.  My youngest is now six, and my oldest nine, but it helped me understand so much of my struggle and that it was ok.  Motherhood is a big deal, which is why we struggle and sometimes fumble through.  I wish this book had been around the first time that I got pregnant, I feel it would have made things easier.  

I feel like OB’s should give a copy of this book to women at their first sonogram.  It’s completely and totally legit.   It’s the parenting book that talks about how pregnancy is the time that is preparing you for motherhood, it’s not just about growing a baby inside you and getting the world outside ready for that new life.  

I understand the reluctance with the title; however, this book is full of so much that expectant moms/new moms/ moms in general, can find helpful that I think it’s worth checking out.  There’s some colorful language but it’s not in an offensive manner at all (which is probably why it’s referred to as ‘colorful’).

If you have someone in your life that is expecting, or that has young kids this makes a great gift.  If you are expecting or have kids, it’s something worth reading.  Even though it is focused on expectant and new moms, there is a lot in there for experienced moms as well such as knowing that you weren’t alone with those feelings and understanding some of the reasons behind the struggles you face(d).   

Make sure you check out Leslie on Instagram, she’s one of my favorite accounts because she is entertaining and thought-provoking.  

Get You Are A F*cking Awesome Mom on Amazon!

Self-Care isn’t about over indulging or being selfish, it’s about deliberately taking care of yourself so that you can be your best to take care of others.   Sometimes it’s the little things that just make you feel better and give you the extra ‘oomph’ you need to get through.

Here are a few of my favorite self-care gift ideas for her that can be a stand alone present, part of a gift basket, or stocking suffer!

1. Lauren Conrad Liquid Eyeliner

Feeling good about how you look makes a difference to your day.  Have some fun, be bold and let your eyes stand out with this incredible (and affordable @ $20!) eyeliner from Lauren Conrad Beauty.  See more of my favorite Lauren Conrad Beauty items.

1. Dermatonics Hard Skin Removing Balm

This stuff is like pure magic.  It takes cracked heals and callused feet and makes them feel incredibly smooth and sets you up to be ready to walk your road more comfortably.  It literally shows a difference in the first 24 hours. I have tried so many products that didn’t work, but this one is worth every penny!  Plus it’s not too greasy and has a light sweet scent.

I love the Kopari brand, and this body milk does an amazing job of moisturizing even the driest of skin while not leaving you feeling greasy.  It has a light scent so it isn’t overwhelming.  Soothes dry, itchy skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth!

1. Stella & Grace Rose Gold Face Roller

This Rose Gold face roller says it helps with lymphatic drainage, firms the look of the skin and reduces puffiness while helping you relax and destress.   I am not a skin expert and can’t speak to the lymphatic drainage but I can tell you it’s incredibly relaxing and does help with puffiness.

This primer from Heir Atelier gives you silky smooth lips and prevents lipstick from feeling dry and cracked.  It can be used alone or with lipstick/lip gloss. Check out my full review in this Favorite Beauty Products post!

Face primers help create a smooth base for makeup, can help foundation last longer, and can give an extra boost of hydration to skin.  Not all face primers are made equally though.   This primer from Heir Atelier is an absolute favorite for myself and as a gift to others- my mom absolutely loves it too and says she sees a notable difference with and without it.

More Beauty Product Suggestions

Valentines Day is right around the corner!  Usually, I’m a little more into it especially with the kids but this year I feel drained with all things Covid.  It is what is is though, and we must press forward, so let’s do it!  Here are some fun Valentines activities with photoshoot and  valentines craft ideas.

These are some fun ideas to help spark some creativity while not spending a ton of money.  It’s always good to enjoy the moment and celebrate the small things because once it’s done, you’ll feel better.  It’s also a great way to make memories with your kids!

Valentines Activities- Picture Ideas

What’s more fun the than a photoshoot?  Now more than ever it’s easier to take great pictures at home and even on just your cellphone.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for photographers and their talent but there are moments when you either don’t have the time to schedule something or  it’s out of your current budget.  Below are some of my favorite valentines picture ideas!

This adorable picture is from The Pregnant Chicken First Valentines Day  Photo Ideas.  Easy and adorable!

from ThePregnantChicken

I LOVE this idea of an adorable outfit (which isn’t Valentines specific and can easily be used on any other day as well!) along with some balloons!  It’s from Take Time For Style.

from TakeTimeForStyle

This picture is super easy as it just requires some heart garland for the background and a larger poster heart.

Here’s another adorable photo that has lots of red, garland and balloons.  Garland and balloons are always a way to dress up pictures that you want to take.  The best part is, you only need a small area, you don’t have to do a whole room.

Spreading love!  This photo would be super easy to create by cutting out some hearts and tape them on the wall and you have an adorable photo!

Valentines Crafts

The possibility with mason jars are endless!  Just like my previous post on mason jar craft ideas, you can decorate them for valentines day to use at home or to give to someone.

This heart table runner is so easy to do and absolutely adorable!

from A Night Owl Blog

This is sure to bring a smile to kids faces as they make themselves into a valentines ladybug!

from The Best Ideas for Kids

I love gifts that help brighten things up, or are useful beyond the day.  These succulent valentines are a great idea!  Not into succulents?  The decorated pot works great too!  They will be useful for a long time!

from A Night Owl Blog

Find some old tree branches in the yard, paint them and cut out some hearts to make this adorable valentines tree!

from The House That Lars Built

These gnome Valentine crafts are cute and fun to create!  They’re easy to make and allow you to get creative with decorations!

from I Heart Crafty things

Another fun option combining pictures and crafting! These Valentine Balloon crafts are these adorable cards using your child’s picture and then making hearts and drawing strings a the balloons.  These make a great memory or gift for loved ones!

from The Best Ideas for Kids

This Valentine Heart Garland is great for decorating or creating your own photo backdrops!!  Some construction paper or decorative card stock is all you need to get started along with some string!

One of my favorite finds, 100 Dollar Store Valentines Day Decor Ideas because there is so much you can put together and make with dollar store finds that in the end would cost you way more to buy than just making it.

It’s still a off year, but especially as moms we do our best to push forward and make memories for our kids that are good ones.  It’s simple Valentines activities such as pictures and crafts that help us to that without losing our sanity attempting it.   Do you have any plans for Valentines day?  I’d love to hear about it in the comments!

Looking for Valentine Gift Ideas?