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Valentine’s Day ideas for single moms
Whether you’re a newly single mom or have been single for quite a while Valentine’s day, can bring out all sorts of feelings. All of those feelings are normal especially when the air smells like romance and is highly commercialized. Although you’re dreading Valentine’s Day, there’s no reason not to celebrate it with the people you love your kids, and your friends with these family Valentine’s Day ideas.
Valentine’s Day ideas for single mom
1. Do something different
Go all out for the people you love more than anything in this world, your KIDS! After you see the outcome of planning a special Valentine’s Day for your little ones you will never dread this magical holiday. You’ll enjoy planning these Valentine’s Day activities with your kids in which you will have so much fun. So if you’re feeling all kinds of negative emotions that resurfaced just take a look at your kid’s smile and celebrate with them. Your priority is to make sure your kids are happy and feels loved. Separation can have quite an impact on them and it is our job to make sure the transition goes smoothly.
2. Hit your local Dollar Tree
For any holiday, my fists stop is Dollar Tree. They have the cutest and most adorable decorations, candies, favor boxes, arts, and crafts, goodie bags, and much more for every Holiday. With just a few $1 items from Dollar Tree, you can create fun Valentine’s, crafts, and treat bags for your kids and classmates. All the cute crafts you’ll find at Dollar Tree, and all budget-friendly items are perfect for combining sweets with treats for a fun gift that your kids would love and appreciate.
3. Shower your kids with LOTS OF LOVE
Whether you’re going through a divorce or a separation and is not an amicable one kids will sense the tension. As a mom, that’s something you don’t want your kids to feel or see. That’s why you have to make this and every valentine’s day special and shower them with lots of LOVE. Start your morning feeling positive with a huge smile and prepare an amazing breakfast for your kids. Decorate the kitchen table with cute and adorable hearts, heart-shaped donuts, pancakes, and croissants with a traditional breakfast. They will be so surprised once they are up still yawning, rubbing their little adorable eyes, and see all the goodies you set at the table for them. The key is to show them love and assure them everything is going to be ok despite the separation between mom and dad. No matter how tough it will be, your kids come first.
4. Treat bag for kids
Putting together Valentine’s Day Treat bags is always FUN! I personally put together a treat bag for my kiddo and when he was in kindergarten I would make goodies treat bags for his classmates. Gather all your adorable heart candies and put together an extra special treat bag for your kids, with a small heart shape chocolate box, teddy bear, and whatever other goodies you want to add to the bag. Once they open the goodie bag the big smile they will have on their face will be priceless.
5. Arts & Crafts
Download Valentine’s Day printable worksheets here. Crayola has a ton of activities that can be downloaded or purchased. When I started doing Lap books with my son, I downloaded all their printables to create crafts. Create Valentine’s Day card with an art kit. Art kits are amazing for kids so they can create all kinds of arts and crafts for any occasion.
6. Kids’ outdoor activities
Depending on your budget and where you live, whether is cold or warm here are some Valentine’s Day activities to do with the kids;
- Check the listing for recently released movies and have a movie date night with the kids.
- Check out your local ice skating rink or sledding and make it a family outing.
- Have a picnic in a nice park.
- Go out to eat at a restaurant.
- Go for Ice creams.
7. Baking
Bake Valentine’s cookies, cupcakes, or brownies. With all kinds of frosting and sprinkles. You can have your little one help you in baling Valentine’s Day goodies.
8. Indoor Activities
If Valentine’s Day falls on a school night and going out is not an option or your thing;
- Make it a pajama movie night.
- Set up a family game night.
- Enjoy an evening of karaoke
9. Treasure Hunt
Kids love a treasure hunt, so why not send your kid on a hunt for Valentine’s gift? You will have so much fun creating it, you can start with a treasure map with clues leading to the hidden Valentine’s gifts you hid. You can use your creativity and imagination for your kids to enjoy.
If you’re hanging solo check out some ideas here.
It won’t be the same as when you were in a relationship, with roses, chocolates, and dinner. But I can guarantee it will be amazing when you look into your kid’s eyes and see their excitement as you show them what Valentine’s Day is all about. Trust me you will never dread Valentine’s Day ever again. Remember these things happen for a reason and the reasoning for the separation, just know you are not alone. It is great to be in a relationship with a good partner, but no relationship is much better than a toxic and unhealthy one. If there are kids in the middle, your priority is to make sure your kids are good physically and mentally. Your main goal is that your kids feel loved now more than anything.
Happy Valentine’s Day
Let me know if you spent Valentine’s Day as a Single mom. What did you do? I love to hear all about it.
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