Recycled Crayon Valentines

Ever wonder what to do with all those broken & half used crayons? Now you can recycle them into fun shapes.

I didn't want my preschooler to bring candy to her classmates for Valentine's Day, so this is a perfect alternative!

All you need is crayons, a silicon baking pan & oven.

Let's get started!

Set your oven to 200 degrees. Remove the paper wrappings and break up the crayons. Add them to the silicon molds and place in oven for 8-10 minutes.

Once all the crayons have melted, you'll get something like this. Next throw the mold in the freezer for a few minutes so the crayons can harden faster.

Pop them out of the mold & you've got yourself some super cute new crayons!

We printed these free cute cards from The Long Thread. A small piece of tape or dab of hot glue holds them onto the card.

We wrapped them in cellophane treat bags and added some ribbon.

A great Valentine treat without any sugar involved!

Valentine's Day Illustrations

Honey Jumble

J. Bell Studio

Nina Seven

Free Betty Crocker at Rite Aid

If you plan to bake treats for Valentine's Day, there's a great deal at Rite Aid this week! Betty Crocker Cake Mixes. Cookie Mix & Frosting are on sale for just $2.00

But this is where it gets better! When you buy 2, you get a $2 UPR (to use on your next purchase). Plus there is a monthly $1 UPR on each item. Add in 2 $.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix Coupon and you get everything for FREE plus it's a $.80 money maker!

Deal Idea:

Buy (2) Cookie Mix $4.00

Get $2.00 UPR

Get (2) $1.00 monthly UPR

use (2) $.40/1 printable coupon

Free + overage after coupons

*Note: There is also a $1.00/2 Baking items Video Values Coupon that makes this deal even better!

Happy Baking!

Kissing Cupcakes

Just in time for Valentine's Day! These kissing fish cupcakes are a perfect treat for the sweetheart(s) in your life! Head over to Simply Fun Stuff to get all the yummy details.

Smooches!

DIY Valentine Heart Garland

Love is in the air, can you feel it?

I'm so excited for Valentine's Day this year. I love love! And now that my little girl is old enough to do crafts, we've been doing a fun new project almost every day (whew)!

To make the garland, you'll just need a few items:
Cardstock Paper
Paper cutter or scissors
Hot glue gun (or glue dots if little ones are helping)

First cut the cardstock into strips. I made ours about 3/4"

Next fold the strips in half

Fold the two ends and apply a dab of glue to hold the center pieces together. Now you've got yourself a heart. Repeat (again and again...)!

Once you've made a plethora of hearts, apply a dab of glue on the outside of one heart and attach another. Repeat until you've made the garland your desired length.

That's it! So bright, colorful & fun! We made this garland in about 30 minutes & cost less than $0.20!
We took it to her school and it's now proudly displayed in her classroom! The kids loved it. Yeah!

Valentine Gumball Necklaces

I Love, Love, Love this idea! What a fun project to do with your little gal or surprise her with a necklace on Valentine's Day!

These are so stinkin' cute, I'm might just have to make one for myself too! Get the details to make your own from One Charming Party HERE

DIY Chalkboard Picture Frame

Looking for a unique and homemade Valentine's Day gift?

How about a chalkboard picture frame? Now you can leave love notes for your sweetie all year long!

First you'll need a cute assistant and a wooden picture frame. We picked this one up at Michael's for just $1. I like that it has a large area to write your message!

You'll also need a can of chalkboard spray paint (available at Michael's)

Now get spraying! I applied three coats (allow for drying in between coats)

A few rhinestone added for a sparkling finish touch and that's it!

Quick, easy & your Valentine is sure to love it!

These would also make amazing wedding favors. Attach a piece of chalk with coordinating ribbon and you've got a one-a-kind favor for your guests.

Photo Purse Book just $2.99 shipped!

Walgreen is offering a FREE 20 page Photo Purse book through 1/22. Just pay $2.99 shipping. These would be adorable Valentine's Day gifts for grandma & grandpa!

To get started go to the Walgreens Photo Page

1. Click on the "Books" link on the left side
2. Click on the "Purse Books" link
3. Create your fabulous book
4. At checkout use coupon code PURSE to get it Free!
5. Just pay shipping