Cheap Homemade Valentine's for Boys and Girls...With Candy

In the last week, parents around the globe have probably gotten the notice from teachers that Valentine's is coming up in the classroom. Combing the aisles of Wal-Mart may be fun for the kids, but for parents, it can be another chore on the list. In addition, does anyone have kids that find the perfect thing right away, under $10? No, we likely spend far too long waffling between the same-'ole, over-priced cards. Or we spend too long debating over the assorted candy that is cheap or the expensive candy that is so much more appealing. Not this year!

Perhaps you are on a budget this Valentine's, or maybe you are just getting creative! Either way, this is a great place to be because after extensive online searching, here are the best of the best, cheap, simple, homemade, candy-inclusive Valentine's your kids will be proud to share!

For Girls

The Butterfly Valentine

http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-cards/best-valentines-day-cards-834796/

Friendship Blossom

http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-cards/friendship-blossoms-825185/

Sweet Spot Hearts

http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/kids-valentines#slide_8

Sweet Photo Valentine's

http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/kids-valentines#slide_10

Cupid Arrow

(This could be accomplished with a Pixie Stick and Construction paper to make it a candy card!)

http://crafts.kaboose.com/cupid-heart-card.html

For Boys

Pocket Full of Candy (#8)

http://www.squidoo.com/homemade-valentines-for-kids

Give a Hoot

http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-cards/give-a-hoot-825188/

Blast Off

http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-cards/best-valentines-day-cards-834796/#Blast-off Rocket Candy Card;5

Dump Truck

http://engagingtoddleractivities.wordpress.com/2011/02/10/dump-truck-valentine-card/