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Valentine's Day Traditions


Today is Valentine's day and for the first time ever I was ready!  All I had left to do was set the kitchen table for breakfast this morning, but that had to wait until the kiddies were in bed last night and sleeping. 

Our Valentine's day traditions have certainly changed over the years but some things will always stay the same...

1.  We always leave small gifts for the kids to open in the morning.  Anything from books to clothing, games or small toys.  We never buy them chocolate because I find they always get so much from other family members.  This year I bought them a bag of candy from Squish at Upper Canada Mall.  I'm a total fan of what they sell and what they stand for.  They pride themselves on using all natural ingredients whenever possible...some of their candy is even vegan!

2.  As usual we made non edible gift for all the kids at school.  This year we had to make over 70 gift bags!  Hudson's grade 3 class will be getting an eraser and a highlighter.  Georgia's grade 1 class will be getting playdo and stickers.  And finally,  Jack's kindergarten class will be getting 3 crayons, stickers and a paper heart to colour.

3.  My hubby and I exchange small gifts as well.  I've never been one to like flowers (It's more the taking care of them part I don't enjoy ha!).  My husband on the other hand loves them so maybe this year I'll be bringing some home for him😜

4.  Tomorrow night we'll be enjoying a family night in and dinner, compliments of my mom.  No date nights this weekend ha!

5.  But maybe a girls night...Valentine's day can be about friends too.  I'm hoping to catch up with some girlfriends on Saturday.

6.  Last but not least, this year I managed to get quite a bit of baking done so tomorrow all the staff at my school will get to enjoy some Valentine's day treats.  If my kids don't get to them first.

Anyhow,  I hope everyone enjoys a special day today! 









Happy long weekend!

Katie
xo

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