Looking for a delightful Valentine’s Day gift idea for the little ones? Look no further! Introducing “Valentine Your Croc” – a charming and hassle-free DIY gift idea that’s perfect for parents and teachers alike.
With my free printable, featuring an adorable image of Crocs sandals and the endearing phrase “Valentine your croc,” you’re just a print away from spreading some love and joy. Simply download and print the printable on A4 size paper in color, and you’re all set!
Once you’ve got your charms, simply place a few in a small treat bag along with the printable, and voila! You’ve got yourself a unique and thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift that’s sure to be a hit with the kids.
Whether you’re making these gifts for your child’s classmates or their friends, “Valentine Your Croc” is a fun and creative way to spread some love and cheer this Valentine’s Day. So why not make someone’s day a little brighter with this adorable gift idea? Happy gifting!
With the school year approaching, we’re ready to beat after-school boredom with some classic DIY- inspired activities and crafts you can do at home with your kids. When the school year turned virtual, Vir and I loved spending the days cooking and creating new crafts – we even set up a camp tent for our “summer vacation!”
Even though I loved the extra time with Vir, I know he missed his friends and teachers while we were at home. Homeschooling my son while working from home has made me realize how much work and effort goes into teaching our kids all day. Our teachers really made the year special, which is why I’m so happy that we’re a part of the new Juicy Juice 100% Thankful Teacher Contest. To honor and thank the teachers that go above and beyond for our kids, Juicy Juice is giving away over $30,000 in prizes to set them up for the best school year yet, and Michaels is even providing gift cards for the teachers.
Do you have a stellar teacher you want to nominate? If so, it’s super easy!!
1) Throughout August, parents can nominate the superhero teachers who have made school special for their kids, whether in-person or through virtual learning. 2) Entrants can go to juicyjuice.com/thankful to nominate teachers until August 31. 3) 20 finalists will be selected and then the grand prize voting begins! 4) All finalists will win an assortment of prizes, with 2 grand prize-winning teachers each receiving $10,000 and others winning a selection of Juicy Juice merchandise, product and a Michaels gift card!
To help get ready for the year, we found inspiration from Juicy Juice to help get in the back to school spirit and find at-home entertainment.
We usually play with the sprinkler in our driveway to cool off in the 95 degrees Houston weather and hydrate with Juicy Juice fruit juice boxes. Juicy Juice is an iconic kids’ beverage brand enjoyed by families for over 40 years. Available in 15 juicy flavors, Juicy Juice 100% juice has no added sugar, ever! I love that Juicy Juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C, making it a great choice as we head back to our school routine.
Below, I’ve shared a few of our favorite crafts and activities that you and your family can enjoy while getting ready for the year. Paired with 100% juice from Juicy Juice, it’s a great way to get ready for a new year!
1) Making tie dye shirts was on our bucket list, and it’s not as messy or daunting as it sounds. Vir was very excited about the project.
You need- White T shirt, Tulip one step Tie Dye kit and plastic bag. I searched on you tube to learn some tie dye techniques and used the spiral one for Vir’s T shirt. The idea is to keep it simple and mess free.
After tying the T shirt with rubber bands, we squeezed the dye bottles to get the color on the T shirt and then let the T shirt soak in the color up to 8 hours in the plastic bag. Later wash the T shirt in cold water and run a cycle too in the washing machine to get rid of the remaining dye and air dry.
2) Juicy Juice Monster Juice Box craft – Vir is fascinated with googly eyes and Halloween and we decided to decorate Vir’s favorite strawberry + watermelon flavor and berry flavor Juicy Juice boxes with felt paper, goggle eyes and colorful Chenille stems. It was one of Vir’s favorite craft activities to date. We are reusing the monster Juicy Juice boxes after they were empty as pen and crayon stands.
3) DIY hand painted bug rocks-These DIY hand painted ladybug rocks are perfect for your garden or indoor pot decor this summer. They’re so adorable, and so easy to make for kids. If you have stones is your front yard this is a great way to re purpose them. Vir learnt some facts about the bugs and insects too as it was the main theme for one of the camp days. You need smooth rocks, acrylic paint, black color pen, glue, google eyes. (You can also use spray paint for better coverage)
4) Nature Scavenger Hunt – Taking a walk with the kids in the summer is exciting especially when they have the Summer camp Nature Scavenger Hunt sheet. This activity makes them more aware of all the things going on around them that they might otherwise miss. You can download the free Scavenger hunt sheet here.
I hope these are helpful and you enjoy them with your kids.
The Snazzy Mom Blog by Arushi Garg 