Less Food, More Fun
Need some ideas for food-free valentines? Valentine’s day often brings on tons of candy and baked goods. This can be an issue with dealing with food allergies or other dietary restrictions. Many classroom parties for kids are suggesting non-food treats which are a healthier and often less messy option. Avoiding a food-filled Valentine also means you won’t be excluding anyone who can’t participate due to a severe allergy. Here are some cute and creative ideas. Many of the links have free printables and tutorials. These are some really great alternative valentines ideas for school, daycare, or home parties! *this post contains some affiliate links
Fun Ideas For Food Free Valentines
Have a ball with this bouncy idea from Simply Designing.

Simply Designing
Whoopie Cushions are always a hit with kids. Check out this idea from Paging Super Mom.

Paging Super Mom
Crayons never go to waste. A colorful idea by Crazy Little Projects.

Crazy Little Projects
You can take your crayons a step further by melting into heart shapes. Tutorial at Whipperberry.

Whipperberry
Rainbow loom friendship bracelets make fun Valentines. Get the printable from Kori Clark.

Kori Clark
Toy cars are always fun to give someone you ‘wheelie’ like. Check out our printable on Lil Allergy Advocates.

Lil Allergy Advocates
This hand sanitizer idea would make great teacher gifts but they also have a printable for “hands down you are the best around”. Check them out at Eighteen 25.

Eighteen 25
Love is messy! Simply Sprout found a fun way to give out hand sanitizer too!

Simply Sprout
You rule valentine! Free printable for rulers here at Lil Allergy Advocates.

Lil Allergy Advocates
Tutorials for both pencils and glow sticks are available at Hip 2 Save.

Hip 2 Save
Valentine Non-Candy Personalized Stickers
Turn apples, oranges, pears, bags of chips, glow sticks, and crayons turn into Valentine treats with these personalized stickers. Customize with your child’s name and pass out a healthier or non-candy snack at their class party.
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