Cheap cards that can be recycled. Easy and your kid took part.

oh were we supposed to send paper valentine cards for her classmates? we just sent treats for the party. whoops. (she's 1!!!)

Anonymous wrote:I'm a failure of a mother and did nothing/sent nothing. Just completely forgot.

I swear, I need a sister wife that is good at paying attention to the sweet things like Valentine's and stuff because I just suck at it. I'll cook for her, clean for her, pay all the bills, I just need someone to do the emotional labor of remembering to make the effort on things like this.

I feel you. Also, aren't all kids that are in daycare there because they have two working parents who are limited on time? If I am supposed to do something, just tell me. Magically having to know about this stuff as a first time (and probably one and done) parent is so frustrating.

Anonymous wrote:We got the lists of classroom names too. I think it is a total waste of paper, but it is what it is. I ordered cards on Amazon that included an owl/cat/butterfly tattoo for my Pre-K's room. For my younger's (2yo) room, I just did a card. Parents had to sign up to bring food to the classroom parties.

I did not get gift cards for the teachers. Is this a thing?!? It literally never crossed my mind.

OP here, I only thought of it because the name list included all of the teachers' names, and my mom recommended chocolate hearts. I seriously wish they would just give us clear directions on what we are supposed to do. I can't stand the guessing game.

I'm a failure of a mother and did nothing/sent nothing. Just completely forgot.

I swear, I need a sister wife that is good at paying attention to the sweet things like Valentine's and stuff because I just suck at it. I'll cook for her, clean for her, pay all the bills, I just need someone to do the emotional labor of remembering to make the effort on things like this.

We got the lists of classroom names too. I think it is a total waste of paper, but it is what it is. I ordered cards on Amazon that included an owl/cat/butterfly tattoo for my Pre-K's room. For my younger's (2yo) room, I just did a card. Parents had to sign up to bring food to the classroom parties.

I did not get gift cards for the teachers. Is this a thing?!? It literally never crossed my mind.

Ugh I hate the waste associated with Valentine’s Day cards. You told them in a box then they immediately get thrown away. This is how we are destroying our planet!!

We collect leaves and press them in books to dry then out. Then with a silver sharpie write our message. This years is “you better beLEAF we are friends.” Cheap and biodegradable.

Anonymous wrote:? I am doing nothing for my toddler's daycare class. I might pick up some Starbucks gift cards for the teachers if I have time. But I probably won't.

Our daycare asks that we do and sends out a class list like OP