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Free Printable: SuperHero Valentine

January 29, 2015 by Shellie Wilson

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The upcoming Valentine’s Day is a sweet opportunity to create themed decorations and plot how to deliver secret Valentines. Include kids in the preparations and whether you’re getting ready for a classroom party dessert table or a small family celebration, you’ll have industrious helpers that are as happy about the process as they are for a Valentine event. This free, printable Valentine is a good starting point to spread the love! It can be used as is or it can be embellished by eager artists. Ready to explore some more options?

>>> Click here to download these free valentine printables in a PDF format. <<<<

Before you begin creating Valentine cards, help your kids decide how many people will be receiving their messages of friendship and love. If time and attention spans allow, go beyond the usual list of best friends; everyone likes to know they are cared about! Siblings, grandparents, a lonely neighbor or that favorite checkout person at the grocery store might be included on the list of recipients.

Some kids will know just what they want to make but it’s often helpful to have ideas to suggest. Letting younger children embellish a stack of hearts that you’ve already cut out can be a good starting point, too.

Children don’t need an elaborate studio to create but a well-stocked craft station excites imaginations. Older kids can handle some tools the younger set isn’t ready for, so of course target your audience. Scrapbook papers, cardstock, crayons, markers, paint, feathers, glitter, lace, ribbons, buttons, google eyes…on and on the list can go!

In addition to making Valentines to share, craft decorations too. String hearts on ribbons to hang from the ceiling. Make heart garlands to crisscross a room. Windows, doors, photographs and tabletops need to be embellished for the occasion!

Here are a just a few ideas that can benefit from Valentine fever:
-Decorate (and eat!) heart cookies.
-Create a heart mobile.
-Design silly animals or monsters with only heart shapes.
-Make heart shaped bird treats.
-Use melted crayons or tissue paper for heart sun catchers.
-Hand/footprint art hearts are great keepsakes.
-Make heart wreaths.
-Create homemade play-dough hearts.
-Cut a paper chain of hearts.
-Make heart magnets (using paper, Sculpey, Shrinky Dinks, etc.)

From creating special cards to making any one of the many heart inspired projects, there are lots of fun ideas for crafting with the Valentine theme.  Making heartfelt memories with your kids might be the best Valentine project of all!

Stephanie Keeping is a wife to Mike, a mom to a boy named Sam and an Etsy-prenuer. She celebrates boyish charm at Spaceships and Laser Beams, where she talks about all things boy and birthday party.

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How to Make Your Own Taco Seasoning (Better Than the Packet!)

If you’ve ever found yourself halfway through cooking taco mince only to realize you’re out of those little seasoning packets—welcome to the club. That’s exactly how I started making my own taco seasoning years ago, and honestly? I’ve never looked back.

I remember rummaging through the pantry one Tuesday night (always taco night at our place), holding up an empty sachet like it might magically refill itself. The kids were already setting the table, the mince was sizzling in the pan, and I had no plan B. So I grabbed my spices, crossed my fingers, and threw something together. And guess what? It was better than the packet.

These days, I keep a jar of this homemade taco mix ready to go. It’s full of real flavour, no weird fillers, and you can tweak it however you like. My daughter likes hers mild, my son wants “spicy but not too spicy,” and I just like knowing exactly what’s going in our dinner. Plus, it smells amazing while it cooks—kind of like you’ve got your life together, even if the laundry’s still sitting unfolded on the couch.

This recipe has become one of those little kitchen wins that makes life feel easier and just a bit more delicious. It’s quick to make, easy to store, and once you try it, I’m pretty sure you’ll never go back to the store-bought stuff either.

 Ingredients (makes about 1/3 cup):

  • 2 tbsp chili powder (mild or hot, your call)

  • 1 tbsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • Optional: ¼ tsp cayenne pepper for extra heat

 To Use:

Use 2 tablespoons per 500g (1 lb) of ground beef, chicken, lentils, or veggie mince. Add a splash of water while cooking to help it coat evenly.

 Shellie’s Tips:

  • Store in a small jar or repurposed spice tin. Add a label and it makes a cute DIY gift!

  • You can double or triple the batch—perfect for meal prepping or busy weeknights.

  • Want it low-sodium? Just skip the salt and season to taste while cooking.

 Why Make It Yourself?

  • No fillers, no anticaking agents—just spice cupboard staples.

  • You control the flavour and spice level.

  • Kids love it, and it’s easy enough for them to mix (great rainy-day pantry activity!).

Here are some more Taco recipes on our blog. 

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Crock Pot Chicken Taco Bowl

 

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