Exchanging Family Valentine's

My kids always enjoy exchanging Valentine's at school so I decided that we should exchange Valentine's as a family too! Who better to tell you love and care about them then your own family! The only twist is that each of the family Valentine's must be handmade, not bought from the store. I bring out all my scrapbook paper and supplies and everyone goes to town making their Valentine's (even my husband!) Together we each decorate a shoe box or similar container to house the Valentine's and to act as the "mailbox". Everyone inserts their finished Valentine's into the box and then we pull them out and admire each one as they are given to the recipient. When we're done, I bring out a big box of yummy chocolates for everyone to share.

~Meredith B., Auburn Hills, MI