Monday, January 10, 2011

{Valentine's Day} Parenting Magazine Mention & Free Printable Designs!


What a great way to wake up on a Monday morning! I was contacted a couple of months ago by an editor at Parenting Magazine to give a few ideas for a family night in for Valentine's Day. I suggested a few activities and created free printable files to go along with them! The issue will hit the stands this week!

Activities I suggested:

Scavenger Hunt :: Mom & Dad could hide clues around the house for the kids to find. The hunt could end with a fun basket of goodies, including a new movie for the family to cuddle in and watch!


Heart Hunt :: For little ones, the parents could cut out hearts from various colored papers and tape around the house. The kids will love the excitement of spotting and collection all of the hearts throughout the house! Once they reach a certain number of hearts, they win a prize! There could be a special heart (like a golden egg at Easter) that wins them a special treat if he/she finds it!

Love Notes :: Each family member could write a love letter to each of the other members of the family (in advance). They could take turns reading the love notes to each other and show their appreciation for one another.

We {Heart} Baking :: After dinner, everyone could bake up some easy treats for dessert. Cupcake decorating is always fun! Or, parents could set up an ice cream sundae bar with fun Valentine’s Day candies for toppings, all in red/white/pink!

I designed a few free printable files to go along with activity ideas!

Mini Love Notes
Heart Cutouts {in fun zebra print}
Love Notes {What I Love About You}
Love Notes {5 Things I Love About You}

DOWNLOAD HERE!

Thank you for the fantastic opportunity, Parenting Magazine!
I can't wait to see the issue!

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20 comments:

  1. Just Me..PattyJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing

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  2. The Savvy Moms GuideJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Congratulations Kim!!!! So thrilled. Excited to get the issue in my mailbox tomorrow. Smiles~ Bri

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  3. Kori ClarkJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Congrats on the feature! I'll be looking for it to hit the stands! ;)

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  4. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    That is awesome KIM!!

    I love the new free printables too, perfect in time for Valentine's Day!

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  5. RowaidaJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    That is wonderful Kim! Congratulations

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  6. AmandaJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    AWESOME!!! You are such trend setters in the business and so kind and giving... I LOVE to see you rewarded for your talent and hard work... cant wait to see more of you in every publication out there!!!

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  7. All About the ArredondosJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Congrats Kim, much deserved!! Thank you for sharing!

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  8. A To Zebra CelebrationsJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    LOVE LOVE the zebra you know that right?!!! Super cute!!!!

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  9. Four FlightsJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Love these! Thanks so much :)

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  10. Amy @ Living LocurtoJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    How exciting!! I'll look for it in the magazine. Congrats:-)

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  11. testing 1January 10, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Fabulous congrats!!! I can't wait for my copy to arrive, I may have to plan a little something now :)

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  12. Jayde LewisJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Well done - that's awesome!

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  13. deniseJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Thank you so much!!!

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  14. Molly SmithJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Congratulations on being published! Your valentines are clever and cute. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Amanda KrellerJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Wow!! That's awesome! Thank you for the free printables :)

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  16. ShirleyJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    How exciting! :) Congratulations!

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  17. CBHJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in CBH Digital Scrapbooking Freebies, under the Page 1 post on Jan. 11, 2011. Thanks again.

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  18. Hollie Joy In The MorningJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Congrats! How fun...I love Parenting mag and your blog, too!
    Hollie=0

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  19. Heather @ Glitter and GlossJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    That is so cool, Kim!

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  20. AmandaJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I featured this over at Today's Top 20!!
    Amanda
    www.todaystoptwenty.blogspot.com

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