love bomb — all aflutter

DID YOU guys participate in any ‘boo’-ing this Halloween? My boys loved it. They were thoroughly exhilarated by the whole condoned doorbell ditching part. We drove up all stealthy and they were just bundles of super nervous energy, telling me exactly where to stop the car so they could run as fast as possible to safety after pushing the bell. It was awesome. We had friends who even rocked Mission Impossible music to really get in the spirit. Plus the part where we made someone’s day (or night!) with a giant bucket of Halloween treats and fun. It was great. So we are DEF on board for the next phase, which is Valentine ‘Love Bombs.’

LOVE BOMBS are basically the same idea. You put together a super sweet bundle of Valentine treats and leave it at a friend’s door, pushing the bell and then running away so they’re left to wonder who loved on them. It’s like an old-school secret admirer type situation, but with less drama and fewer hurt feelings (at least in the elementary level crowd). I don’t think we actually stumped anyone at Halloween, but it’s still just good, clean and loving fun.

THERE AREN’T any rules for making a Love Bomb, just gather fun goodies, candies, favors or homemade treats and wrap them all up super cute for maximum excitement. I made these cutie love wands to tuck into ours. My son also made a bunch of origami hearts. He’s kind of obsessed. His awesome teacher taught him how, but you can learn too, from our hands-down FAVORiTE art tutorials, Art for Kids Hub.

I ROUNDED up some other ideas below for adorable loot to pop into your package, but the possibilities are really endless depending on your crowd. Then drop it on a special person’s door, ring the bell or knock hard and then DASH like cupid so you don’t get busted. That’s it. It’s such an easy way to bring some sunshine in the dead of winter. I’d love bomb ALL of you if I could. xo

Love Bomb Ideas

XO / An insanely cute + soft Jellycat is about the sweetest way to say ‘I love you’ / XO

XO / Poppy & Pout Lip Balm is perfect for any age / XO

XO / This fun Heart String Art Kit makes a cool light-up lantern / XO

XO / This adorable Retro Heart Sweatshirt comes in a zillion colors and sizes from toddler to adult [perfct for matching] / XO

XO / TWEE Heart Sidewalk Chalk is handmade and sooo cute / XO

XO / Change up and old favorite [or introduce a new one] with this Tower of Love stacking game / XO

XO / Your little love bug can build their own Love Bug with this play dough kit / XO

XO / This Pela compostable Lavender Power Hearts Phone Case is just too cute all year round [or anything from their Amour collection] / XO

XO / These cutie Lilliput Love Letter Earrings are adorable at any age / XO

XO / Heart Washi Tape is darling all year round / XO

XO / These cute Wildflower Seed Bombs will provide a double surprise / XO

XO / Build a li’l mailbox for your love notes with these cutie Magnetic Building Tiles / XO

XO / Cutie clean ‘makeup’ from Yawn is so fun and perfect for younger valentines / XO

XO / Oh my, this Magical Valentine’s Play Dough Kit really does look totally magical / XO

XO / These Glitter Heart Hair Slides are too cute / XO

XO / Real flowers don’t last, but Lego Botanicals can be enjoyed forever and are more fun / XO

XO / Pure Strawberry Cocofloss for after all of the sweet treats / XO

XO / Keep their busy little hearts content with a Valentine’s Day Sticker by Number Book / XO

XO / These Meri Meri Heart Suitcases are ridiculously cute all year long / XO

XO / I love all the funny faces on these Heart Stress Balls / XO

XO / Knockaround’s Kids Sunglasses are so cute they won’t know they’re actually useful, too / XO

XO / These little Felt Love Note Envelopes are the perfect house for a sweet note, candy or gift card / XO

XO / They’ll be so on-trend with a pair of Alo Throwback Socks in lots of cute colors / XO

XO / This darling Love From the Crayons book will warm anyone’s heart / XO

XO / Aww, how cute is this retro Hopeful Heart Care Bear? / XO

XO / How darn cute is this Love in the Wild Puzzle? / XO

XO / Of course Ooly has all of THE cutest treasures for your Love Bombs / XO

XO / Happy Socks has the cutest collection for Valentine’s Day for kids and adults / XO

XO / You know I ‘love’ this Plus Plus I Love You Tube / XO

XO / CrunchCups are a fun and super cool way to eat cereal at home or on the go / XO

XO / Spark some giggles with Valentine’s Day Mad Libs / XO

XO / Tops Malibu has so many cute Valentine surprises, like these Mini Tabletop Heart Piñatas / XO

XO / A Personalized Heart Bracelet will make your li’l valentine feel extra special / XO

XO / Heart Straw Covers are super cute and keep everything squeaky clean / XO

XO / Stash all the love loot in these adorable reusable Valentine Treat Bags / XO

XO / Share these Vinyl Heart Stickers with friends for their water bottles and laptops / XO

XO / Blow someone’s mind with this cute You’re the Bear-y Best Bear or really any of the amazing treats from Dylan’s Candy Bar / XO

XO / They’ll feel extra special all year round with a Personalized Rainbow Heart Plate / XO

XO / This Ella + Mila Nail Polish is so pretty and sweet / XO

XO / Love these fun cutie Heart Sunglasses / XO

XO / These Valentine Sprinkles are so darling and wowee / XO

XO / Silicone Heart Straws just make everything cuter any day of the year / XO

XO / I ‘love’ the gorgeous illustrations in Eric Carle’s Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar / XO

XO / Cupig is THE cutest book about love pairs getting all mixed up in funny ways / XO

XO / Adorable Hearts! is perfect for family game night / XO