What Valentine’s Day Traditions do you Celebrate?
Valentine’s Day can look different for every family. For some it’s Romance, Chocolate and Flowers. For others, especially with kids, it’s all about Fun Activities, Handmade Cards and making the people around us feel Appreciated.
In our Family here in Australia, we Love to Include our Kids in our Valentine’s Day Traditions. It’s a Beautiful Holiday for teaching Kindness and Thoughtfulness, and we always end up with Lots of Laughs.
Below are some of our Favourite Activities that you can use at Home with your own Family or School Group. They are Easy, Affordable and Perfect for Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Brisbane, QLD, or anywhere across Australia (with Shipping also available to New Zealand & the USA).
Valentine’s Day Boxes
The weekend before Valentine’s Day, we make our Valentine’s Day Boxes together as a Family. When the Kids were little, I would make the Boxes and we’d decorate them together. Now everyone makes their own with Pride!
It’s a Great Kids Tradition because we get to spend time together, be Creative, and it often gets a little Competitive too.
Materials we use:
- Cereal Boxes, Postage Boxes or any spare boxes
- Scissors or Utility Knife
- Masking Tape
- Paint or Gift Wrap
- Stickers, Magazine Clippings, Glitter, Craft Bits & Pieces
Simple Steps:
- Collect a box for each family member.
- Seal all sides with tape.
- Cut a slit to “post” Valentine’s Day cards.
- Wrap or paint the box in Valentine’s colours.
- Locate the slit and re-cut if wrapped.
- Repeat for everyone.
- Decorate and add Names!
You can download our FREE Printable Heart Template to decorate your Boxes. Large Hearts are perfect for Names. Small Hearts are perfect for Decorations.
These Boxes become a Festive Display in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, and they teach the Kids about Giving, Appreciation and Creativity. We don’t just make boxes – we make Cards for each other too!
Valentine’s Day Cards
In our home, during the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, everyone makes Cards and posts them into each other’s Boxes. The messages inside are often Sweet, Funny and Heartwarming.
When the Kids were younger, we helped them write their notes. Now it’s almost always a Surprise what they come up with!
They use Coloured Paper, Crayons, Craft Supplies and sometimes even Paint. Baby Paige stamped her feet in Red Paint on her first Valentine’s Day and made her own Love Hearts!
I keep all the Cards. They’re priceless Memories and I’m sure they’ll be treasured Keepsakes in the future.
For inspiration, I found some Clever and Funny ideas for Kids’ Valentines Cards at Card Messages.
Valentine’s Day Morning
The Valentine’s Fairy visits our house and leaves a small Gift for everyone. One year we had Balloons for the older Kids, a Puppy Toy for Baby Paige, Roses for Mum and a Lotto Ticket for Dad!
You can find Fun Kids Gifts here:
We then make Heart-Shaped Pancakes for Breakfast using Food Dye and Cookie Cutters. It’s become one of our Favourite Meals of the year.
During Breakfast, we open our Valentine’s Boxes and read the Cards. This is where I always get a bit teary. The Kids’ messages are thoughtful and funny every year.
If Valentine’s Day falls on a School Day, I sneak a special note into their Lunch Box. Even a simple message can make their day.
You can see our full Valentine’s Range here:
Personalised Valentines Day Gifts
Personalised Party Decorations & Supplies
We have a Fun range of Personalised Party Decorations & Supplies at Katie J Design & Events. There are over 250 Party Themes to choose from, perfect for:
- Kids & Adults Birthdays
- Baby Showers
- Christenings & Naming Days
- Engagements & Weddings
- Hens Parties & Bridal Showers
- School, Sport & Family Celebrations
Our Personalised Party Supplies include:
- Banners, Bunting, Posters & Invites
- Cup Stickers, Water Bottle Labels & Chocolate Wrappers
- Wine Labels, Beer/Pre-Mix Labels, Tic Tac Labels
- Round Stickers, Loot Bags & more
All products are Designed & Printed here in Australia, with Shipping available across Australia, New Zealand & the United States.
There’s Something for Every Occasion!
FAQ – Valentine’s Day Traditions & Ideas
What’s an easy Valentines Day activity for kids?
Making Valentine’s Boxes and Cards is simple, affordable and fun. You only need boxes, tape and craft supplies.
Where can I get personalised Valentine’s Day gifts in Australia?
You can browse our full range here:
Personalised Valentines Day Gifts
Do you ship to New Zealand or the USA?
Yes. We are based in Brisbane, QLD and ship Australia-wide, plus to New Zealand and the United States.
Can I customise my decorations with names?
Yes. Most of our Party Decorations & Apparel allow you to add Names, Age and custom Text. You can also upload Photos.
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