Valentines Day Preparation

So, once again, Pinterest saves the day!

 

For those of you who are under some illusion that I have ANY domestic skills whatsoever, pay attention:  I don't.

 

So, I am NOT that classroom mom who volunteers and plans school parties.

 

Until very recently, I was the Mom that barely remembered to buy that cheap, easily ripped box of thin Valentines with some superhero on them.

My biggest accomplishment on Valentines Day was taping a cute pencil to each of those cheap looking cards! (A proud moment, to be sure)

 

But this year? 

 

This year is different.

 

Maybe it's because I am leaving for China soon and have been in active
"nesting" mode

for the last few weeks.

 

Or, maybe it's because Tommy will be staying home with Tom.

 

Who knows.

 

All I know is that when I stumbled upon this adorable idea on Pinterest, I knew I had to do them. 

 

It didn't hurt that I have more time than $$$ right now and these were very affordable!

 

Step One: 

Goodie Bags.

I got mine for $3 at Wal-mart (Qty. 100)

 

 

Step Two:

Printable

 (click here for the Blog that has all the instructions and link to printable fishbowl)

 

Step Three:

 

Cut out fishbowls & get child to SIGN their name and...... Voila'

 

Beautiful Valentine.

 

 

Step Four:

Assembly

 

 

 

So, without further ado...

 

Ta-Da!

 

60 some odd bags later, the boys are ready to present their "homemade" Valentine's to their friends.

 

And yes, that's as good as it gets! :-)