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[SewChaos]

A different point of view on the homemade valentines. We used to make all the valentines for the kids' classes. Which, adding them up was often 90+ valentines. A few years back, my eldest, then 8, commented that she didn't feel that the time and effort she put into making the valentines was worth the lack of appreciation from her classmates. Often, unless it had a goody (pencil, sticker, candy) she wouldn't get any thanks at all. So, for the past 3 years, we've done store-bought valentines, with stickers or pencils and made the adults at the school something homemade, because they appreciate it.

This year, we bought valentines with candy, which I haven't done in the past. We did this because my youngest (2nd grade) was diagnosed with Fructose Malabsorption last May, which means there are only two sweeteners on the entire planet that she can eat as much as she wants of. We found valentines with candies that she could actually eat (fun-dips) and the happiness on her face when she realized that she would be able to participate in the sweet-treats at the valentines day party was totally worth the extra cost of the candy-filled valentines. I bought an extra pack, so that when she goes through her treats at school, she know that she can bring them home and trade them for candies she can eat.

We made the teachers and office staff homemade cordial cherries and chocolate dipped strawberries. The home made gifts and time spent making them will go to the people who appreciate the time and effort it took to make the sweet treats.

Please forgive my rant, but I get frustrated sometimes when it is assumed that store-bought is equated "bad", a lack of time spent with kids, or desire to make something. Often there are very good and valid reasons for why the "easy way" is chosen.

Okay, I'm done.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

A different point of view on the homemade valentines. We used to make all the valentines for the kids' classes. Which, adding them up was often 90+ valentines. A few years back, my eldest, then 8, commented that she didn't feel that the time and effort she put into making the valentines was worth the lack of appreciation from her classmates. Often, unless it had a goody (pencil, sticker, candy) she wouldn't get any thanks at all. So, for the past 3 years, we've done store-bought valentines, with stickers or pencils and made the adults at the school something homemade, because they appreciate it.

This year, we bought valentines with candy, which I haven't done in the past. We did this because my youngest (2nd grade) was diagnosed with Fructose Malabsorption last May, which means there are only two sweeteners on the entire planet that she can eat as much as she wants of. We found valentines with candies that she could actually eat (fun-dips) and the happiness on her face when she realized that she would be able to participate in the sweet-treats at the valentines day party was totally worth the extra cost of the candy-filled valentines. I bought an extra pack, so that when she goes through her treats at school, she know that she can bring them home and trade them for candies she can eat.

We made the teachers and office staff homemade cordial cherries and chocolate dipped strawberries. The home made gifts and time spent making them will go to the people who appreciate the time and effort it took to make the sweet treats.

Please forgive my rant, but I get frustrated sometimes when it is assumed that store-bought is equated "bad", a lack of time spent with kids, or desire to make something. Often there are very good and valid reasons for why the "easy way" is chosen.

Okay, I'm done.

all sorts of reasons for buying verses making. You never know when there is an allergy, or other dietary reason. How about a military family with a deployed parent? Yep things get away from you when your spouse is gone and well store bought is less stressful when you are concerned about your spouse returning home in piece physically and mentally.

I like it when classes (super little ones) make it a class project to make valentines. Then if parents want to add something to it they can, but the class had fun making them together.

 

[Sahwithchicks]

A different point of view on the homemade valentines. We used to make all the valentines for the kids' classes. Which, adding them up was often 90+ valentines. A few years back, my eldest, then 8, commented that she didn't feel that the time and effort she put into making the valentines was worth the lack of appreciation from her classmates. Often, unless it had a goody (pencil, sticker, candy) she wouldn't get any thanks at all. So, for the past 3 years, we've done store-bought valentines, with stickers or pencils and made the adults at the school something homemade, because they appreciate it. This year, we bought valentines with candy, which I haven't done in the past. We did this because my youngest (2nd grade) was diagnosed with Fructose Malabsorption last May, which means there are only two sweeteners on the entire planet that she can eat as much as she wants of. We found valentines with candies that she could actually eat (fun-dips) and the happiness on her face when she realized that she would be able to participate in the sweet-treats at the valentines day party was totally worth the extra cost of the candy-filled valentines. I bought an extra pack, so that when she goes through her treats at school, she know that she can bring them home and trade them for candies she can eat. We made the teachers and office staff homemade cordial cherries and chocolate dipped strawberries. The home made gifts and time spent making them will go to the people who appreciate the time and effort it took to make the sweet treats. Please forgive my rant, but I get frustrated sometimes when it is assumed that store-bought is equated "bad", a lack of time spent with kids, or desire to make something. Often there are very good and valid reasons for why the "easy way" is chosen. Okay, I'm done.

Nope, I was in no way inferring handmade is always better, or that I am a "better" mom for making valentines with my son. My point solely was that not a single parent took the time to do a craft with their child in my sons class. Unfortunately, that is because the parents in my area are not very invested in cultivating their children, leaving it to the school systems. I am not making assumptions that this is happening everywhere, just that it is in my town. I have witnessed it, and it really saddens me. I also don't assume that people are bad parents because they don't take the time to do crafts... Its not my place, and its because people are having to work so hard to make ends meet.

 

[Herducks]

Ok I just realised I have sveral differnt breeds all hatvhing at the same time and some may look very similar. I plan on using hatching baskets, but was wondering what the best way of marking the chicks was? I will be going out of town for two weeks when they are 2 weeks old so something easy is best. I tried zip ties with my ducks, but was so worried they would grow too much I put them on too loose and most fell off! I am willing to give those another go, but thought someone might have a better suggestion!

 

[caj1985]

Ok I just realised I have sveral differnt breeds all hatvhing at the same time and some may look very similar. I plan on using hatching baskets, but was wondering what the best way of marking the chicks was? I will be going out of town for two weeks when they are 2 weeks old so something easy is best. I tried zip ties with my ducks, but was so worried they would grow too much I put them on too loose and most fell off! I am willing to give those another go, but thought someone might have a better suggestion!

If they will be different when they feather out to where you can distinguish them, I marked mine with different color magic marker on the top of their heads. I had one hatch where I had Lakenvelders, Coronation Sussex, Delaware and Light Brahma all hatching at the same time. Somebody asked me why I didn't add Columbian Rocks so I could really have things confused.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

zip ties, my favorite marking temp tool

 

[Bettacreek]

I just zip tied a couple of marans chicks. When I band, I tighten it just enough that I can't slip it back over the back toe where the little lock thing is at. Then check them on a regular basis. If you change all of them the night before you leave, they should be fine for two weeks.

 

[caj1985]

Time for swedish duck eggs! Does anyone know a breeder or should I get some ebay ones?

If you don't need show quality, Ideal has a special running right now on a lot of the waterfowl including Blue Swedish. I think it is $2.10 each.

 

[Herducks]

I can;t even remember everyting I have hatching! Marans, Americanas, welsummers, OE, SFH, sussex, barred rocks and many others! I set 36 eggs one day and already had and incubator full of 42. I have 23 more eggs I will be setting tonight!

 

[AyeUpChuck]

I just zip tied a couple of marans chicks. When I band, I tighten it just enough that I can't slip it back over the back toe where the little lock thing is at. Then check them on a regular basis. If you change all of them the night before you leave, they should be fine for two weeks.

I know this might be a silly question but did you ever hatch any of mine? I wasn't sure if they were all in the bator when it spiked.