Matchbox Treat Tradition Begins

In wanting to make Valentine's Day special for the kids without it being cheesy, I decided to make each of the kids their own match-treat-box. I saw the idea online and figured I had plenty of paper scraps around to pull it off.

After making each one according to their personality, I raided the treat drawer for candy that would fit. I'm not a big fan of candy, but understand its importance in a kids life. I found a pack of m & m mini's and life savors. They fit perfectly.

I'm hoping these become something I can pull out each time February comes and maybe they will start looking forward to the special box.

My mind even goes as far as to think that one day it could hold money as a gift for more mature children, or even a someday suitor might learn of our 'little' tradition and ask to borrow it for a forever gift.... err, I mean, lets not get carried away here.

If nothing else, they will l.o.v.e. the candy.

Ali's is mostly red... her favorite color... with bits of pink and only a touch of turquoise & brown. The heart shapes on the front are arranged in a 'clover' (she is my St. Patrick's Day girl and she loves that). She is my flamboyant one when it comes to decorations.

Ben is anything blue or green... my favorite colors too... and most anything in the shape of a circle is called a BALL - his favorite toy.

Ella was tough as we don't know her favorite color BUT she is my way laid back child and her name is old... so, these peachy flowers seemed vintagy and relaxed. I picked green for her as well because it is my favorite.

When I have time to make, (even insignificant things)... I'm always a better person. Dan would refer to this as my soul-care... and he would be right.