Oreo Kisses

What a great idea!  Found these at the bakerella website.  Let me know how they work for you...

OREO KISSES

http://www.bakerella.com/for-valentines-day-give-someone-a-big-kiss/

1 package oreo cookies (divided… use cookie including the cream center)

1 8oz. package cream cheese (softened)

chocolate bark



1. Finely crush all but seven cookies in a food processor or place them in a ziploc bag and crush into a fine consistency.

2. Stir in softened cream cheese. Use the back of a large spoon to help mash the two together.

3. Roll the mixture into 1″ balls and place on wax paper covered cookie sheet.

4. Then, begin to form the shape of a kiss. Flattening the bottom and forming a point at the top. (Mine ended up about 1.5″ tall)

5. It helps to put the uncoated balls in the freezer for a few minutes to keep the mixture from starting to fall apart when you drop into the melted chocolate.

6. Melt chocolate as directed on package and then dip “kisses” one at a time into chocolate, tap off extra and slide them off spoon onto wax paper covered cookie sheet to dry.

7. Once dry, refrigerate and enjoy! Oh yeah, just eat the extra seven cookies.

Decorate:

1. Handwrite your messages or create them on the computer. Cut out the strips (about 1/4″ tall and however wide you need).

2. Cut up some square sheets of aluminum foil (about 5.5″ square)

3. Place dry kiss in center and start wrapping the foil around the base. Insert message near top and secure it by pressing the foil together at top.

Valentines Craft Mouse - AmazingMoms.com

This is a simple mouse to make. The website also has a video with instructions. Perfect if you are looking for a classroom treat...

Valentines Craft Mouse - AmazingMoms.com

Valentine games

Looking for some Valentine Fun?  Here are 3 games to play with your children or students!

http://www.squidoo.com/valentine-party-games
Pin The Heart on Cupid - Buy a large piece of poster board. Draw a picture of cupid on the poster board using online clip-art pictures as a visual guide. Hang the poster board on the wall being sure to have the intended heart location at hand height for the kids. Have each child make a red heart out of construction paper or give them each a red heart that you make. Put double sided sticky tape or a adhesive glue dot on the back of the hearts. To play, blindfold each child, give them a spin around and have them pin the heart on Cupid. The child that gets closest to the intended location of Cupid's heart wins.

Valentine Memory Game - Purchase one or two bags of those cute little Valentine conversation hearts that carry messages like 'Love Ya'. Prior to starting the game, pour the candies out and go through them to find pairs of hearts that are identical (same color and same saying). When you are ready to play the game, lay all the pairs of hearts face down (saying down) on the table or other flat surface. Have the kids gather round the game area and explain that the goal is to find pairs of hearts that have them same saying and color (show them an example so they understand the goal). Go around the circle having each child taking a turn by flipping over two hearts. If they are lucky and smart enough to get a pair, they get to take another turn until they miss. When they miss, the hearts get flipped back over (face down). Kids with a good memory can remember where the missed hearts were to create their own pairs. The kid with the most pairs when all of the hearts are matched wins the game.

Steal my heart - This is a fun, laugh out loud game for kids who are old enough to have some hand-eye coordination. Simply purchase a couple large bags of Valentine candy conversation hearts. Place them in a large bowl at the center of the classroom or kitchen table. Have the kids take a spot around the table being sure that it isn't too crowded. Give each child a set of chopsticks telling them the goal is to 'steal' as many hearts from the big bowl of candy as possible. You can either give them individual small bowls to store their stolen hearts or tell them to make a pile right in front of them. Be sure to emphasize that they can only use the chopsticks - NO HANDS. Say go and time for 3 minutes yelling out stop. The child with the most hearts in their bowl or in front of them when time runs out wins the Valentine prize.

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