Valentine's  Day

February 14th has become one of the key dates on the commercial calendar, with romantic Brits spending an estimated £1.5 billion on cards and gifts (and Americans as much as $19.6 billion). But behind the commercialization of Valentine's Day lies a fascinating history that can be traced back to ancient Rome.

To read more and learn about the Vinegar Valentine's card a not so nice version Click HERE - appropriate for middle school and above (11 plus years)

Learn about customs and origins even about the South African Tradition of wearing your valentine on your sleeve. 

Supplies/Ingredients 

• 1/2 cup cold water

• 1/4 cup corn syrup

• 1 packet flavored jello powder

• 2 packets gelatin powder

• Silicone heart shaped or flower shaped mold.

Instructions

1. Add 1/2 cup of cold water and 1/4 cup of corn syrup together and mix until no longer cloudy.

2. Add to the pot with jello and gelatin. Mix until completely blended. 

3. Turn on heat to medium low. Stir constantly.

4. Once it starts to bubble remove from heat and pour into smaller heat safe container.

5. Let sit 2 to 3 minutes. 

6. Carefully scrape off white top layer. 

7. Pour mixture into the molds carefully. It's hot!!

8. Let sit until completely set. 2 to 5 hours. 

9. Remove from molds and place on parchment paper. Let sit for a few more hours to lose stickiness. 

10. Store in an airtight container. 

11. 
    

Check out HERE for the original recipe from Steampoweredfamily.

Check out this tutorial to make Light up circuit hearts. HERE

With hearts and flowers all over the place, what's not to love about Valentine's Day? Valentine's Day is a great time to celebrate love with family and friends. Spend time with your loved ones by making homemade cards, decorations and other crafts together.

Everyone's favorite monkey brings some fun to Valentine's Day with some virtual crafts.

Lots of fun science using candy hearts. 💕💕