a little dancing

It's not a real party unless there's music or even dancing.  We've really been enjoying music lately in our home and have even been known to do a bit of post dinner dancing in the living room.  Nothing fancy of course, just letting lose and having fun.  We'd like to think of it as rockin' out, but not really sure our moves would qualify.

I encourage you to add some music and dancing to your Valentine's Day celebration.  The point is to have fun of course, laugh a little and enjoy quality time with your little ones.  Perhaps this will be the start of a Friday Night tradition in your home? 

For great kid friendly music, check out Kidz Bop.  You'll find all the current hits, however they are kid friendly versions with kid friendly words, sung by kids, for kids.  Kidz Bop 18 Deluxe and Kidz Bop 19 Deluxe are fantastic with songs like Firework, Cooler Than Me and Hey Soul Sister. 

Hope your day is filled with love, family and friendship.  Happy Valentine's Day.

little pink flowers

Here's another little project for your family friendly Valentine's Day dinner table.  If you've embraced the idea of your little ones setting the table, which I discussed here, why not add a floral centerpiece to their design?  I bought some inexpensive little pink carnations for this centerpiece.  I simply trimmed them to a few appropriate stem lengths and let my daughter arrange them.  Simple, easy and so cute.

Buy the flowers yourself if you want control of the color scheme or type of flower.  Let your children do the shopping if you want something totally original.

Use any vessel you have already in your home.  A vase, a juice glass, an empty jar, a teacup, a trio of glass bottles.  Even better, send your little ones on a scavenger hunt around your home to find something special.  You'll certainly be surprised with what they come up with. 

We used an empty tin can.  This was once an 8oz can of tomato sauce.  My daughter painted it white, adding a little something extra to its appearance.  Two coats of just about any sort of paint will work.  Again, use what you have - random art supplies or leftover house paint.  A lovely centerpiece and a recycled craft project if you so desire.  Endless possibilities!