It has been really really cold here in Ohio, for a really, really long time.
So we as parents have had to be a bit creative. A bit of that creativity has lead to a strong creative bug in Charlotte. One of her new favorite words is "deco-ate" and she wants to decorate everything! With Valentines Day coming up I knew that we had hit a "deco-ading" goldmine! So we have been busy working on simple pillows, even more simple wreaths for the front door and fun valentines for friends and teachers!
Charlotte picked out little valentines monsters from the craft store to make for two of her favorite girls and then let out an actual squeal when she discovered sparkle puff paint. I honestly wish I had it on camera when she gave it the first squeeze...who knew all a two year old really needs is sparkle puff paint to get through our first long winter in Ohio!
Charlotte spent so much time at the table "deco-ating" that her brother was feeling pretty neglected and let it show with a little melt down, look at that poor boy!
Mommy of course had to get into the valentine action and so of course I quickly scanned pinterest and found some cute ideas. This is what I have for some of our favs this valentines day. I made a couple and of course paired them with a much needed starbucks gift card inside. I think we have all needed at least one starbucks hit a week to get through this chilly chilly winter! Found the idea on pinterest, printed the words on a piece of brown card stock, quickly sketched the cute coffee mug and of course added some sparkle puff paint!
Well, we hope you are staying warm this winter and you and your family is getting into the valentines day spirit. In the words of Charlotte, Happy Balentines Day!