Monthly contributor post from Jenn at The Purposeful Mom:
Last year, we shared 25 ideas for non-candy Valentines for kids! Here are 14 fresh, clever ideas to make your child’s Valentine’s Day extra special, without the sugar rush!

Favorite of the Bunch – Banana Valentine / One Crafty Morning

Color Your Heart Out Valentines / Northwest Lovelies

Scripture Valentines / Not Consumed

You Are Ah-Maze-Ing / Balancing Home

You’re the Awesome Sauce / Delia Creates & C.R.A.F.T

You’re My Main Squeeze / Funky Polkadot Giraffe

Watercolor Gift Tag / Smart School House

Valentine’s Day Playdough / Buggy & Buddy

I’m Hooked on You / Frugal Coupon Living

Sip, Sip Hooray! / Bargain Briana

Valentine Bookmarks / The Thrifty Couple
Balloon Valentines / Love and Lion

Stuck on You / Kiki and Company
I Love My Family Valentine Pack / Fun With a Message
BONUS! These weren’t listed as Valentines but I think they could be used that way!

Fruit Valentines / Modern Parents, Messy Kids
{I couldn’t find the original blog post for this one, it looks like it has been removed, but it gives a great inspiration!}
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Jenn is a daughter of the King, happily married to her college sweetheart and mom to four wonderfully spunky children. She spends her time taking care of her home and family, coaching a speech team, blogging and dreaming up more ideas than there are hours in the day. She shares her thoughts on staying debt free, raising children of character and living a life of intentional faith one day at a time at The Purposeful Mom.
Jenn is also the author of God’s Word in My Heart: A Scripture Learning Guide with Memory Verses.



Jenn is a daughter of the King, happily married to her college sweetheart and mom to four wonderfully spunky children. She spends her time taking care of her home and family, coaching a speech team, blogging and dreaming up more ideas than there are hours in the day. She shares her thoughts on staying debt free, raising children of character and living a life of intentional faith one day at a time at
These are exactly what I was looking for! I loved the Scripture one with the pencil. We are going to use that one. Thank you and many blessings 🙂
Just saw this! So glad these were helpful for you! Happy Valentine’s Day 🙂