Valentine's Day Fun Stuff for Kids

We're expected to get 6-8 inches of snow today, starting at 9. R's school has already cancelled today. I can only imagine he's heartbroken, because they were supposed to make their Valentine boxes today for their party, and I had prepared a whole bag of stickers, buttons, foam and other assorted goodies for him to take to school.

When I get home today, and tomorrow in honor of the holiday, I thought I'd pull out the craft supplies and keep the boys busy. Here are some resources for you....

coloring pages and other printables

http://www.dltk-holidays.com/valentines/color/index.htm

http://familyfun.go.com/printables/season/specialfeature/valentines-printables-ms/

crafts:

http://www.dltk-holidays.com/valentines/crafts.htm

http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/valentine.html

http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/valentine_crafts.htm

recipes:

http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/special/specialfeature/valentines_food_ms/

Getting geared up with ideas for the holidays

Just like everyone else, I'd like to save a little where I can this holiday season, but more importantly, I decided early this year that I wanted to incorporate some gifts that utilize some of the skills I've developed over the past two years. The family will be getting photo collages with the latest photos done in frames scrapbook style amongst their other gifts. And for friends, neighbors and coworkers, I've been trying to come up with the right mix of things.

I know for some I'm going to do baskets of goodies like summer sausage, nice cheeses, crackers, and then my own touch with homemade mustard and jalapeno jelly. Which means get out the cookbooks!

This recipe looks good http://www.recipezaar.com/Jack-Daniels-Hot-Mustard-For-Canning-205688, and I'm eyeing this recipe for Orange Jalapeno Jelly http://www.thatsmyhome.com/general/orange-jalapeno-jelly.htm

Still not totally thrilled with my ideas, so I need to think this out carefully, or whatever I attempt will end up in the pile with the soapmaking supplies and the candle wax!