I’ve been trying to live a little bit healthier these days because in January I became certified as an ACE Personal Trainer. I feel the pressure of needing to live up to that title, so there are A LOT more fruits and veggies in the house. I wish I could say there is less candy and junk, but I would be lying. BUT I know for a fact that I have brought less into our home than, say, last Valentines! Baby steps, folks.
So, for little G man’s valentines, I came up with a healthy alternative to the candy. I know it’s like going trick-or-treating and having someone give you a box of raisins or a toothbrush. It’s just no fun, and I’m sure the kids will just toss it aside and forget about it until all their “good stuff” has been eaten first.
Anyway, I had him decorate some CUTIES (aka: mandarines), which are totally delicious and kids have GOT to like these!
Here’s a little HOW-TO (although, really it’s quite easy).
Step 1: make the tags. Fortunately I have a Silhouette and can do awesome stuff with it. So I designed the “You’re a CUTIE!” and “From (first name)” sticker tags on my Silhouette. Printed it on the printer, then cut it on the Silhouette. EASY!
[if you don’t have an awesome Silhouette, then you can print them out on sticker paper
Step 2: Color. My printer is down to black ink only right now, so little G man stepped in and made them look a little brighter and fun. He is getting that scribble down pat!
Step 3: Stick both tags on the mandarin.
Step 4: Deliver to friends!
Little G man isn’t in school yet but he has a lot of friends around the neighborhood and from church. So today and tomorrow we will be out and about delivering some Cuties to a bunch of other cuties!
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!
