{Hope for the Home} Linky Party: Valentines

Valentine's Day is right around the corner (how did that happen?), and with it comes hearts and candy and racking my brain for what to do for my son's mother's day out class. Like many things in life, though, I am trying to remember to slow down a bit and take every opportunity I can to point my children toward Christ.

At this young age, one of the most important things I can think of is beginning to instill basic biblical truths in my sons, as well as beginning to instill a love and knowledge of scripture. So, as Valentine's Day approaches, I am looking for ways to use it as an opportunity to have a little fun while teaching too. As with all things in life these days, I turned to Pinterest. I may have a problem, but it did not disappoint. I found several crafts and ideas for incorporating a little hope into this Valentine's Day!

Source: catholicicing.com via Nicky on Pinterest

I love this heart wreath. It would be fun to make this together...and so cute to decorate with in the years to come!

Source: fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net via Melissa on Pinterest

I love this Valentine's Day countdown. Each day you tear off has a scripture inside to read together.

Source: reciepes4donuts.blogspot.com via Corrie on Pinterest

I have younger kiddos, but I think these "love" scriptures would be a great memorization activity with older kids!

Source: theeducatorsspinonit.blogspot.com via Sara on Pinterest

So, no, this activity doesn't have a scripture application. But how cute is this?

Do you have any ideas for fun Valentine's Day activities??

Go here for more ways to make God apart of your everyday life and home, and be sure to link up your own ideas below!

About the Author: Amanda writes about family, crafting, and everything in between over at her blog, The McLife. She is a Texas girl by birth living in Mississippi with her husband, Mike, and two sons, Max and Ben. In a past life she was a school librarian, but now she spends her days as a stay-at-home mom and wouldn't have it any other way.