Before becoming a mom, Valentine's Day was a romantic holiday that I spent with my husband, exchanging cards and going out for a nice dinner. Fast forward a few years -- our family has grown, and I've become really fond making sure my son feels extra special on Valentine's Day, too. I was inspired by another mom to begin a thoughtful tradition of leaving daily "notes of love" in our home, and thought another parent would feel the same. Give it a try and share with a friend!
What you'll need:
- Colored construction paper
- Scissors
- Marker
- Tape
How it works:
Begin this heartwarming tradition on February 1st and continue it through February 14th. Each day, write a message of love and appreciation onto the heart and tape it onto your child's bedroom door. These messages can highlight their unique qualities, express your love, or acknowledge their achievements. Your child will love reading and hearing your kind words and will look forward to seeing and hearing what you've written. Leave each paper heart on the door, and by Valentine's Day, you'll have fourteen paper hearts posted!
When you're ready to take the hearts down, glue them on a piece of construction paper to make a heart collage for your child to keep.
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Some modifications and tips:
- Color code: Children sharing a room? Consider color-coding the hearts for each child.
- Prep ahead: Have all fourteen hearts written out before February 1st to ensure you don't miss a day.
- Remember what's important: Fold the paper in half and cut out a heart free-style. Perfection doesn't matter! It will be the words that make a lasting impression.
- If you're not a fan of having tape potentially remove paint from your doors, consider sticking them to the refrigerator with magnets instead!
It's a tradition you won't regret starting. Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️
