12 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day {Without Candy}

Children get enough candy as it is without needing more from you. So put the candy hearts down, back away from the box of chocolates and give something with a little more thought and care this Valentine’s Day. Here are 12 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day {Without Candy}.

Think Outside the Sand Box

If you’re trying to think outside the candy box for Valentine’s Day, go with these fun tubs of colorful sand. Get the FREE printable labels and more information here from Smart School House.

You Make Me Happy

Paint the picture for family and friends that they make you happy when skies are gray with this colorific non-candy Valentine’s idea. You could also give them a blank canvas or a paint book to use along with the paints. Brighten your day by getting the free printable tag here.

U R A-Doh-Able!

Let your kids know how a-doh-able they are with a play doh Valentine. You can find Play Doh cartons in sets of 4 from Dollar Tree. Download your free printable Valentine here.

Knot Your Average Valentine

This is KNOT your average Valentine! I love that you can slightly personalize the bracelets with color and braid choice. Find a wide variety of DIY friendship bracelet how-tos here. Click here for the printable.

You’re Erase-Sistable!

Tell your loved ones that they’re absolutely erase-sistable! You can find packs of seasonal bulk erasers from Target’s Dollar Spot in store. Oriental Trading also has great deals. Printable cards here.

You Make Me Slappy!

It’s not secret that your kids make you slap-happy! Let them know just that with this slamming candy-free Valentine. Find more details and the printable card here.

You Blow Me Away

Going candy free won’t burst anyone’s bubble with this Valentine’s idea. A bottle of bubbles is all you need to share your important message of love. Float over to Diana Miller’s website for more info and the free tags.

U R A”MAZE”ING

Make sure your kids are reminded just how a”maze”ing they are this Valentine’s Day with a fun heart-shaped maze. You might actually get them to put down their devices with this one. Free cards and details from The Happy Scraps. You can find a Lego version of the idea here.

Love Bugs

These love bug corner bookmarks will certainly flutter their way into your kids’ hearts for a Valentine’s Day delight. Goodbye candy hearts, hello sweet reads! Get the tutorial here.

Knock My Socks Off

This candy-free idea will make for happy hearts AND happy toes. Give your loved ones new pairs of socks to let them know they knock your socks off. Free tag found here.

Whoopie For Valentine’s!

Nothing says “I Love You” for Valentine’s like a card and some ~~gas~~ laughs! But, really… all joking aside, laughter IS one of the quickest ways to someone’s heart. So share a smile and a good time with those you love. Printables found on Paging Supermom.