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Valentines Day is just around the corner and it’s party time again! My kids love Valentines Day but for one reason only. CANDY! I’m trying to break them from the idea that Valentines Day is all about candy but that’s the message they see everywhere we go. Unfortunately, we can’t escape it.
Whenever we go shopping we are bombarded with different types of chocolates and candy gifts and although I’m a big chocolate fan, I haven’t participated in giving Valentines Day Gifts to all my friends. That’s for another post, another day.
“I……………………………………………WANT NON-CANDY!”
Those of you who grew up in the 80’s will get that, he, he.
This year I want to switch it up and make non-candy Valentines Day Gifts for my son’s preschool class. That doesn’t mean Henri won’t come home with candy, lol. He will just have one less bag of candy and something to keep him busy rather than jacked up on sugar.
Here’s the tricky part. How do you do this without breaking the bank? I usually go to Family Dollar to buy Valentines Day stuff but to be honest, I shopped somewhere else this time and was able to get much more unique gifts for both girls and boys. All under $20. Here’s what I found at Target.
GET GOODY PAILS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC OR PAPER!
I purchased little goody pails. They were so festive! Plus, they can be regifted. Regifting is good. It works.
Then I looked for stuff for girls and boys. But the items I purchased were used for both girls and boys, like the notepads and some were just a matter of color. When buying candy that doesn’t really matter to most kids. Candy is candy.
GIRLS
| ITEMS PURCHASED | COST | STORE |
| Heart Glasses 4 Pk | $1 | Family Dollar |
| Heart Straws 4 Pk | $1 | Family Dollar |
| Heart Notepad 8 Pk | $1 | Family Dollar |
| Cupcake Gloss 4 Pk | $1 | Target |
| Bouncy Balls 4 Pk | $1 | Target |
| Heart Pencils 12 Pk | $1 | Target |
| Heart Pens 4 Pk | $1 | Target |
| 4 Goody Pails | $1 x 4 | Target |
TOTAL SPENT FOR GIRLS $11
I loved putting girly stuff in the girls gifts like the cupcake lip gloss! So adorable.
Don’t forget these FREE PRINTABLES!
BOYS!
Boys!!!!!!!! I LOVE my boys. #boymom ALL THE WAY!
Target made it so easy to shop for their gifts! Here is what I got.
| ITEMS PURCHASED | COST | STORE |
| Grow In Water Animals 4 Pk | $1 | Target |
| Play Doh 4 pk | $1 | Target |
| Airplane Erasers | $1 | Target |
| Pens | $1 | Target |
| Bouncy Balls | $1 | Target |
| Heart Notepad | $0 | Family Dollar |
| Goody Bag Pails X 4 | $4 | Target |
TOTAL SPENT FOR BOYS $11
These were so much fun to make! A lot more than candy. They give the kids something to do, not eat, lol. At this age they want to express how well they know how to spell their name and their ABC’s, so why not give them tools to keep doing it…all while jacked up on other peoples candy, haha.
My favorite item in the boys pail was eraser airplane. It comes apart too. Adorbs.
I truly had fun putting this together and I can’t wait to give it to the kids for Valentines Day!
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I am always looking for non candy items for my Granddaughters class for holidays and birthdays. Thank you so much for sharing.
What a great idea! My daughter is giving Valentines I found on Etsy. Plus candy. We like our sweets. But she would love to get something like this!
Super idea Momma , I think I’ll make some for my daughters class 🙂
This is a great idea, I might try this for my niece and nephew. They will probably enjoy this.
These are cute for little kids. It would be nice if more parents provided less candy. Even if half brought candy and half not. They will have a party in class so food will be involved in addition to candy. But I wouldn’t buy these for school as there are more then 8 students. 22 to be exact but for my 4 kids they would love it.
How cute is all of this! These can definitely be used for any occasion. I love the pails. You can get so creative with those!
Boy, just when one holiday ends, another one starts! I don’t know how you guys keep up. I love the bullseye section at Target by the way.
This is great! I hate it when my daughter comes home with bags full of candy or trinkets that she’ll never use. Give me a pencil, eraser and little pad!! I’m all about utility!! Thx.
these are adorable! I could imagine kids would do comparing to others’ classmates what did they get on Valentines Day.
kids are cool!
Wow! What a great Valentine’s Day gift ideas for kids! I also loved your printable!
I recently read that sugar is more addicting that cocaine. It’s crazy to me but it makes sense … it’s everywhere. I love how this is a fun alternative.
I’ve shopped at the Target $1 bins for my children’s classroom parties too! It’s so much fun!
I’m glad you found non-candy. My niece school doesn’t allow the kids to have an sweets and this would be the perfect substitute.
What a clever idea. I love the colors and the price. I want a basket too.