Valentine's Day Gifts for Kids

Valentine's Day is not just for significant others. It's a time to show your love for everyone you care about, especially for your kids. Here's a list of some fun Valentine's Day gifts for children that will surely tickle their fancy and warm their hearts.

Build-A-Bear

Make your child's Valentine's Day a memorable one by taking them to the Build-A-Bear Workshop. It's a phenomenon that's swept the hearts of children everywhere. Build-A-Bear Workshop is a place where you can build whatever kind of stuffed animal you want. You can dress your bear up in a doctor's costume or a ballerina or even a cowboy. You can even add items to make your stuffed animal make noise like a heartbeat! Whatever your little one is interested in, you can find a theme to make your bear reflect your child's personality. Bears range in price from $10 and up depending on what accessories you add to the toy. Check out www.buildabear.com to find a location near you.

Recycled Stuffed Animals

If you're looking for a more organic Valentine's Day gift for your child, why not go green and get a recycled stuffed animal for Valentine's Day. It will be a loving toy and a tool to teach your kids how important it is to make wise purchases and how things around us can affect our Earth. Eco-Artware is a site dedicated to gifts made from recycled, reused, and natural materials. It has a great selection of recycled stuffed toys that are made of clean recycled wool. Prices range from $20 and up. http://www.eco-artware.com/catalog/toys.php

Gift Basket of Goodies

Gift baskets aren't just for Easter time. Give your kids a treat with a goody basket that they'll do cartwheels over. Valentine's Day offers no shortage of creative and festive basket options. At the website, A Gifts To Rememeber.com, they offer a wide variety of baskets with different themes for your Valentine's Day needs. They have cute baskets with an assortment of sweets and cookies with a stuffed animal to top it off. Prices start at $40 and up. http://www.agift2remember.com/love.html

Personalized Photo Rubik's Cube

It can be difficult trying to find a Valentine's Day gift for a young boy. They're so into their video games, iPods, and movies. An interesting gift that will stimulate your little man's heart and mind would be a personalized photo Rubik's cube. Find 6 of your favorite photos to put on each face of the cube. At Personal Creations.com you can just upload your digital images onto their website and they'll have your gift delivered to your door in 1-2 weeks. Most sites price this item at $29.95. This will provide your little one with lasting memories and hours of fun on Valentine's Day and everyday afterwards. www.personalcreations.com

Valentine's Day Hands-On Fun

One of the best gifts you can give your little one, is spending some quality time with you. Give them a Make-Your-Own-Valentine Card kit, and spend time with them creating beautiful hand-made cards to give to their classmates. Or give them a baking kit, so you can help them make their very own Valentine's Day cookies and treats. Some great ideas can be found at the MailJust4Me website. http://mailjust4me.com/valentine.htm

No matter what age, your child looks forward to Valentine's Day just as much as any other holiday. It's a special time to display your heartfelt love and affection and to show how much they mean to you.