Thursday, February 10, 2011

Gifts From the Heart

Every holiday it seems we're wanting to shower those we love and care about with gifts. And as our little one gets older, that "gifting" list gets longer. Here's an easy and affordable way to gift all of those people you want to recognize this Valentine's Day: preschool teachers, neighbors, grandparents, play-date families, etc...

Here's what you'll need: clear, clean glass jars with lids (re-purpose empty food jars or purchase some affordable options from your local crafts store), Valentine's stickers, ribbons, festive candies.

Start by thoroughly cleaning the jars and lids. Have your little one go to town decorating the jars with stickers. Again, perfection is not necessary. Everyone loves a handmade gift, especially from their favorite little person. If you are using a re-purposed food jar that has a label or product name on the top, cover that with a large sticker. Fill the jars with some festive, Valentine-looking candy: Hershey kisses, Starlight mints, red hots, conversation hearts, red & white M&Ms, etc.... Tie a pretty ribbon around the top of the jar, add a small heart-shaped gift tag, and deliver in person to your loved ones!