January 21, 2018
It’s a day dedicated to celebrating all things LOVE, and we couldn’t be more excited! Last year, Dannica (and Bella) and I made homemade Valentine’s Day cards, baked cookies, decorated the whole house with fresh flowers, and ate lots of chocolates. These photos below are from last year, and it is giving me ALL THE FEELS! I can’t believe how much they GROW and develop when they are so young! She was just 18 months here, and didn’t really understand the full meaning of Valentine’s Day.
This year, in addition to baking cookies and making homemade cards and gifts for our loved ones, I wanted to gather a few items here and there to celebrate Valentine’s Day with my little girl (last “holiday” before baby’s arrival!). I just had to share some of them in case anyone else was looking for ideas to give something a little extra to their little babes as well!
FOR THE GIFT BASKET
~Fancy Free Finery Valentine’s Day inspired flower clips and headbands
~The Whimsical Woolies Valentine’s Day inspired wool necklaces and garlands
~Cuddle + Kind Dolls, hand knit heirloom dolls that also gives back to children in need
~Wunderkin Co will launch Valentine’s Day inspired socks by Collegien and they are SO cute (available January 23)!
~And of COURSE the dollar spot at Target where you will ALWAYS find something perfect!!
FOR THE BOOKSHELF – BOOKS ABOUT FEELINGS AND LOVE
~LOVE MONSTER– A lonely monster finds love when he least expects it!
~IN MY HEART– All about the different and complex emotions that a child may feel, described in a way that toddlers can relate to and understand.
~PLANT A KISS– simple and timeless tale about love by the famous children’s author Amy Rosenthal.
~LOVE IS A TUTU– an instant classic AND a favorite for any young girls taking their first ballet classes. Dannica loves recognizing all the dance steps and moves.
~LOVE IS A TRUCK– a follow up book to the run away hit “LOVE IS A TUTU”, this book is just as adorable and fun to read!
~THE COLOR MONSTER– a beautiful pop up book that teaches young toddlers all about their feelings in terms of colors. This book is a MUST. It is so beautiful and interactive and toddlers gravitate towards the simple yet effective story line.
Dannica, Bella and I hope everyone has the most love filled Valentine’s Day yet!
