As parents, we often fall head over heels for our children… With Valentine's Day approaching, we have a few ideas to help you declare your love to your little ones. At Charlie Crane, we believe this celebration is also an opportunity to tell our children how much they mean to us, and to teach them about love with a capital L! And when children are still young, a romantic Valentine's Day can sometimes be tricky to organise. Our team shares its best gift ideas to make their little hearts flutter...
A night under the stars
Set up a camp in the garden with a tent, sleeping bags and blankets, and tell stories under the stars. No garden nearby? Move to the living room, pile up blankets and mattresses on the floor, then watch a documentary about astronomy together.
A picnic
Picnics are a big hit with children. Pack some bags of crisps, a few sandwiches and water bottles in your bag and you're all set for a family picnic in the park or in the woods.
A personalised book
Create a personalised book for your child, featuring an adventure in which they are the hero. Children love seeing themselves in stories and it can be a very special experience.
Gift vouchers
Create a series of personalised vouchers that your children can redeem for special activities, such as a trip to the cinema, a cuddle, a reverse dinner (starting with dessert and ending with the starter!), a family outing, an extra bedtime story, an ice cream or a waffle, a visit to the newsagent…
A treasure hunt at home
To make children happy, (sometimes) it takes very little (really!). Organise a treasure hunt at home with riddles and clues leading to a small treasure or a surprise at the end. They'll remember it for a long time…
A special love playlist
Music soothes the soul and fills the heart… What if you shared with your children the songs that evoke special family moments? During your pregnancy, you surely listened to certain melodies that marked those precious moments and lulled your dreams as expectant parents. Now it's your children's turn to listen to them!
A special day with the family
Organise a day doing activities your children love, such as board games, a trip to the park, a movie night at home with their favourite films, or even a day trip to somewhere they love.
You decide…
A slight twist on the family day — today, the children decide! Within reason, of course. Give them the choice between two activities, two menu ideas and so on… Your children will feel like they're living something extraordinary.