Last Minute Kids Valentine’s Day Gifts For Free
As a mom of all girls, Valentine’s Day is a big deal! If we’re being honest, everyone could agree that we all love feeling loved. Even if Valentine’s Day is a holiday you’d rather not celebrate and give into consumerism for, consider showing your kids or those around you how loved they are. The idea of showing others how loved they are shouldn’t be skipped, but rather embraced on a more consistent basis.
Words
This is for my people who feel loved by words of affirmation. Get fancy with colored paper, paints, or other craft supplies. Or you can keep it simple with a plain piece of white copy paper and a pencil. No matter what you use, it’s the heart behind it that counts the most.
Tell your kids, your spouse, or someone you love the reasons you love them. If you’re not great with words, that’s okay! You can just simply write whatever it is that you love about them. A hand written letter goes a long way. If your kids are too young to read or understand a letter, draw a cute little picture of the both of you together doing something you love. Not long ago I drew a photo for one of my kids, it became one of the things she has treasured the most! I am far from Picaso, it was just little stick figures of us at the theme park together. Kids prefer the thought rather than the talent. Write or draw whatever it is you think they need in that moment.
(When writing notes, sometimes you’ll end up with a sweet note in return)
Tasks
The other day my kiddos ended up with a snow day. The house was a disaster, and as much as my husband would’ve liked them to clean up the whole house. We decided to clean it ourselves and let them be fully submerged into a real fun snow day! No cleaning and no tasks for the day.
Maybe take Valentine’s Day to do a chore they normally do and do it yourself. Maybe instead of making them pack their lunches and backpacks, you get it ready for them. Or maybe cook them all their meals for the day. Give them one less thing on their plate as a sweet little gift! This also works with your spouse, too! I know it does with my husband who feels loved by acts of service.
Time
This is for those who feel loved with quality time. Choose to intentionally set aside time in your busy schedule to put away your phone, or anything else that distracts you in anyway. Sit down with their favorite board game, a puzzle they’ve wanted to complete, an art craft to do together, or play soccer with them in the backyard. Whatever it is that your kids really wanna do, give them the opportunity to get all of your attention.
As much as we hate to admit, we aren’t as fully present at all times when we’re around our kids. Giving them the gift of uninterrupted time doing something they love with their mom or dad is a truly special gift.
You can also give this gift to your spouse. Put away your phones for the night and be intentional about hearing and seeing them. Ask questions you may not know the answers to, or just simply find out how their day was.
Touch
Have you ever gotten a hug from someone that made you smile from ear to ear? Or what about how it made you feel when you birthed your children and held their hand for the very first time? Touch is such an amazing gift.
When your kids wake up for the day and come down for breakfast, hold them just a few seconds longer than normal. Cuddle them on the couch just a little longer. Give them a kiss on the forehead before they head off for school or a friends house.
If its your partner, give them a back scratch or a massage. I promise they won’t turn you down.
Gifts
Gifts don’t have to be money oriented. They can be created, but if you aren’t the creative type, I can help with that one. Giving gifts can be really fun! In regards to children on valentine’s day, you can make something special like paper origami. You can make a heart, a rose, a love monster, a book mark, a kitten. The list could go on forever. I’ll put this quick little step by step for you down below, or you can look on Pinterest or google for step by step on others.
Another cute idea is making little watercolor paintings for your kids. It doesn’t have to be extravagant, kids minds are blown by the simplest of things. Like I said at the beginning, sometimes it’s things handmade that are treasured most by children. A gift from the heart is better than a gift carelessly given with money.
Enjoy
After you’ve taken some of these ideas or used them to come up with some of your own, I hope that overall, you and your children can just enjoy Valentine’s day together. Let it be a reason to celebrate the love between you and your kids. A day to intentionally say “I love you” in a various of ways.
Ultimately, my hope for you and those you love most is to feel loved and cherished, both by each other and by our Lord who loves us all fiercely!
