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I am always looking for ways to make holidays special. We are a large, crazy, BUSY, family, and our day to day gets lost in the shuffle. So when I can, I try and make things special, like birthdays, holidays, and milestones.
This year I came across a friend’s post about a Valentine’s Day tradition she has done for years with her kids. Words of affirmation messages, or loves notes, written on hearts and placed on their bedroom doors. One heart per day (taped up at night) from February 1st through Valentines Day. I instantly LOVED this idea (pun intended).
This tradition was so simple to implement. And it was an instant hit with the kids. As they woke up the first morning, they were beaming from their new door decoration. It quickly became a nightly excitement to see what their new heart would say in the morning. The kids loved it so much they even made some hearts for OUR bedroom door to show their love for mom and dad!
This tradition can be as simple or elaborate as you want. It can be as generic or personalized as you want, too. I absolutely loved taking the time to be intentional and think about the characteristics and attributes of each of my (older three) kids. This new tradition was so fun for our family and I think it can bring so much joy to yours too!
Supplies Needed:
- Paper (colored, white, thick or thin!)
- Scissors
- Marker
- Tape (I suggest blue painters tape to not damage your doors)
- Lots of LOVE 🙂
The way I chose to implement this activity was simple. Colored construction paper (I found in my kids art cart the night of January 31st!) and a trusted sharpie. The most time consuming thing was coming up with unique and special messages for each kid.
Need help thinking of characteristics and attributes? Look no further! I have compiled a list of 30 to choose from!
You are a child of GOD
You are CLEVER
You are BEAUTIFUL
You are CREATIVE
You are a LEADER
You are an awesome Big SISTER/ BROTHER
You are FUNNY
You are ADVENTUROUS
You are the best SNUGGLER
Your are SWEET
You are an ARTIST
You are LOVING
You are THOUGHTFUL
You are DARING
You are CONSIDERATE
You are GENUINE
You are INQUISITIVE
You are INVENTIVE
You are KNOWLEDGEABLE
You are BRAVE
You are FRIENDLY
You are STRONG
You are PASSIONATE
You are IMAGINATIVE
You are CONFIDENT
We love your WITT
We love your DIMPLES
We love your COMPASSION
We love your SMILE
We love your ENTHUSIASM
We love your HELPFULNESS
We love your FREE SPIRIT
We love your SPUNK
We love your CHARM
We love your JOY
We love your LOYALTY
We love your POSITIVITY
We love your CURIOSITY
We love your INTEGRITY
We love your GRATEFULNESS
We love your GENEROSITY
We love your HUGS
We love your THANKFULNESS
We love your KIND HEART
We love your OPTIMISM
We love your CONFIDENCE
We love your HUMILITY
We love your INCLUSION OF OTHERS
We love your SINGING
We love your EXPRESSIVENESS
We love your PLAYFULNESS
We love your DETERMINATION
We love your TENDERNESS
We love your ORIGINALITY
This is one tradition you will not be sorry you started! From one busy mom to the next, it is easy and SO meaningful. Happy making friends.
**EDIT: Do NOT use gel window clings like you may see in my photos… found out they stain your doors! Big mistake!!
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