I hear all the time people complain that Valentine’s Day isn’t for kids. Meaning that you shouldn’t get them anything because it’s a day for romantic gestures. For me I don’t and have never seen it in that light alone. Yes its a romantic holiday but it’s not just only that. I sometimes spend time with girlfriends, etc. for Galentine’s day.
It’s a Man-Made Holiday
It’s a season of spreading love and yes its man-made holiday but love spreading is better than the hate that is being shown all over the world. I would rather spend 2.99 on a card then spending precious time debating and name calling someone online. Although my husband and I usually give gifts it’s not a major ordeal for us in the sense that we break down over them. Some of my favorite gifts have not always been tied to these holidays man-made or not.
Don’t Forget the Kids
So with that in mind, I am about spreading love. My kids biggest supporters is always going to be me and their dad. We love doing things with and for my kids not just its a holiday or not. Countless times we go out of our way to do things with them. We are the parents that will notice a behavior change and immediately find ways to make sure that they are loved and feel confident in whatever it is they are going through. We are the parents who can find ways to make their day for pennies on the dollar. Our local five below and arts and crafts stores knows us. We will make anything from Pinterest to make them see things differently.
Cost Very Little to Make Their Day
I’m talking about I can spend about $10-20 per child and that includes a Valentine’s Day shirt. A few balloons, bags of candy to make a candy bucket, a couple of trinkets and you have smiles. This tradition of love for them I hope to continue for as long as possible. My children look forward to thinking of them. I also love decorating the house as well. It makes everyone smile.
So for us until we can’t we will always make sure that we spread love and that will always be in our home first. So I don’t think there’s anything wrong with getting them little Valentine’s. Do it because you enjoy it. Don’t use kids to substitute any emotional void. Do it because you want. If you’re not into gifting your kids anything that’s fine too. We enjoy it and will continue this tradition that we started since the kids were babies!
So do you give your children Valentine’s Day gifts? Do you keep a budget? We definitely do! Do you find yourself going all out? We keep things in perspective. We will probably be the parents that is still giving them Valentine’s even when they are in college. It’s something they enjoy and we like to do. To each their own!
