7 products for a special at-home Valentine’s Day celebration for the kids

Make your at-home celebration special for the kids with heart-shaped plates, crafts and a sweet treat.

By Michele Kettner • Posted February 3, 2021 at 3:33 p.m.

Courtesy of Oriental Trading

While kids usually celebrate Valentine’s Day with school parties, this year it will have to be an at-home celebration. Whether you want to make a special heart-shaped breakfast or continue the exchange of Valentine’s Day cards at home, here are seven products that will help make your celebration extra special.

heart waffle maker — *Courtesy of Crate & Barrel*

Start off your celebration with a special heart-shaped breakfast to show your love. // Dash Heart Mini Waffle Maker, $11.99; Crate & Barrel

mickey mouse heart plates — *Courtesy of Pottery Barn Kids*

Nothing says love like Mickey and Minnie. Pick up some of these plates to make every meal for the holiday extra lovely. // Disney Mickey Mouse Valentines Heart Shaped Plates, $10; Pottery Barn Kids

pink heart blanket — *Courtesy of Wayfair*

Throw a Valentines-themed movie marathon for the family and cozy up on the couch for a fun evening at home. // Malveaux Throw, $29.99; Wayfair

valentine's day mailboxes — *Courtesy of Etsy*

Since school parties are out this year, pick up one of these customized mailboxes and fill them with special notes and treats from family and friends. // Kids Valentines Day Mailbox, $10.99; Etsy

Since school celebrations usually have fun arts and crafts, grab your own craft kit for a cute project for the holiday. // Valentine Transportation Magnet Craft Kit, $6.99; Oriental Trading

Top off your family Valentine’s Day celebration with a sweet treat. These handcrafted chocolate cake pops will add a sweet touch to an already awesome day. // Valentine’s Day Cake Pops, $29.95; Williams Sonoma

Valentine's The Very Hungry Caterpillar — *Courtesy of Barnes & Noble*

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is also getting in on the Valentine’s Day fun. Grab this from your local bookstore for a charming bedtime read. // Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar, $8.99; Barnes & Noble

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.