We have pulled out the red and pick decor, added in hearts and are preparing for our 14 days of counting down to Valentines Day beginning on February 1st.
As you know, I love traditions, so my children love to anticipate upcoming holidays with countdowns that include daily activities, sweets and treats. Each February 1st we begin a 14 day countdown.
It’s not to late to plan and begin your own family countdown to Valentines day – Click here for 4 Countdown Calendar ideas and click here for 5 more countdown calendar ideas then begin thinking of simple, fun and loving ideas you and your kids can do over the days leading up to Valentines day. From special treats, family movie nights to service projects.
Be sure to check in daily for a new idea that we will feature each day. To get you started we have created a fun list of ideas:
14 Days of Valentine Countdown Fun Ideas:
2. Game Night – play a fun game or game of hearts Click here for details
3. Movie night – watch a LOVE movie such as Lady and the Tramp or Cheaper by the dozen.
4. Create Classmate exchanges or purchase store bought ones and address them
5. Choose names fro SECRET acts of lovliness – The name they choose is who they will do secret acts of Lovliness (kindness) – Click here for details
6. Make Valentine treats – Click here for ideas
7. Have a chocolate fondu Click here for details
8. Serve Sparkling cider with dinner
9. Bake Valentine cookies together- even if they are slice and bake
10. Paint Valentine scenes on your windows
11. Make Valentines day cards for family members
12. Decorate your house or kitchen table in Red and Pink
13. Make Valentine gifts for family, friends and teachers. Click here for details
14. Host a Valentine party or tea for moms and kids
15. Red and Pink night….Serve food in these colors, decorate the table in these colors.
16. Make a paper chain garland countdown with red, whit and pink paper.
17. Ice Cream night ..make sundaes or go out
18. Heart hunt – hide heart candies Click here for details
Join me here at 24/7 MOMS as we anticipate together for the next 14 days with a new Valentine idea each day giving you simple celebration ideas for both your Valentine and your children so you can also begin a 14 day count down on February 1st.