Share the love this Valentine’s Day season and show your children how much you care with these cute and easy Valentine’s Day Lunch Box Ideas.
Valentine’s Day is a little less than one month away. It does seem as if the holiday season just ended, but I guess it is ok that the winter months are flying by. I have a love/hate relationship with the colder months and am desperate awaiting the spring. Even my kids are going stir-crazy so I have been trying my best to keep them entertained.
One of the ways I like to keep my three kid’s spirits up is by making their lunchboxes fun. Little notes, sweet treats, and seasonal printed napkins have them always looking forward to noon during the school week. I love being that mom who adds some cheer to their child’s lunchbox so I wanted to share these cute Valentine’s Day lunch ideas.
Valentine’s Day Lunchbox Ideas
I really LOVE the cutesy part of Valentine’s Day! The pretty shades of pink, purple and red. The glittery heart shapes, the chocolate, and the cards all make it a blast! Plus, it is an extra special day to remind someone how much you love and care about them.
I wanted to show you all how cute you could make these tasty products! The best part it is it pretty inexpensive to add these small Valentine’s Day sentiments to your child’s lunchbox.
Let’s Explore what I did and used for these Valentine’s Lunch Box Ideas:
For the sandwich, I used creamy peanut butter which makes the heart sandwiches easier to cut out.
How to make a Heart-Shaped Sandwich
- heart-shaped cookie cutter
- sandwich filling (we used peanut butter)
- 2 slices of bread
- Lay out the sliced bread as you would to make a sandwich.
- Add fillings (I used peanut butter).
- Close sandwich.
- Place cookie cutter over the sandwich and firmly press down.
- Place sandwich in a bag, wrap with parchment paper, or enjoy right away.
To wrap the sandwich, I used some parchment paper, and folded it envelope style, and tied it off with some bakery twine.
Valentine’s Day Snack Fun
For the sides, I added some fun Valentine’s Day stickers to a small orange. This provided non-toxic and fun elements without the hassle of a food marker.
Heart stickers also added some spunk to their Snack Pack Vanilla Pudding cups. The robot spoon really tied everything together.
I like to add a sweet treat to my kid’s lunchboxes so some candy hearts were tied off with a cute tiny pink clothespin.
Finally, a heart paper straw was gently taped to a bottle of their favorite beverage. You can add whatever drink your children may enjoy.
Lastly, a multi-colored heart napkin pulled the entire look together and added the very last adorable Valentine’s element.
Of course, this lunchbox could very easily be made into an after-school snack, or on-the go meal before game day or sports.
More Valentine’s Day Recipes & DIYs
- Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
- Heart Stencil Cupcakes
- Valentine’s Day Strawberries
- Yogurt Strawberry Bites
What are some of your favorite Valentine’s Day lunchbox ideas?
Farrah Less G. says
it makes me smile reading all this post about Valentines Day. Aside from reminding me it is fast approaching. It kinda push me to make plan as early as now. This is definitely will be added on my list the thoughts and preparation is so easy.
Kristy @ Mommy Hates Cooking says
The cutesy part of Valentine’s Day gets me every year! I love it, too! I love how you wrapped your sandwich. I don’t know why I always think it needs to go in a sandwich container — I like your idea much better! I love how you pieced everything together to make a special lunch!
Jennifer Van Huss says
That is so cute! I love how you went all out and decorated everything! you did a beautiful job!
Jamie | Makeup Life and Love says
This is seriously the cutest and most thoughtful gift EVER! I think this is perfection and a nice surprise for any lunch box. I love the thoughtfulness. Such a smart idea!
Karissa @WithOurBest (@withourbest) says
This lunch box for Valentines Day is just so cute! I love the added touches – they are so special. The stickers and the clip and the straw! I love how everything goes together so well. It would be so amazing to do this for Valentines!
Stephanie JEannot says
You are such a loving mom cutting the sandwiches like hearts. What a beautiful touch to your kids’ lunch. I love the idea. I also love Sparkling ices. Come to think of it, you reminded me that I haven;;t had one in a very long time and now seeing your post, I plan on having one in the coming days. Thanks!
Sue @NoFixedAbodeForSue says
Wow what great ideas. I can just imagine the faces of the kids when this lunch box is opened. I used to put little notes into my daughters lunchbox and I thought that was being inventive but this is a whole other level. Actually your post demonstrates that you really dont have to break the bank to make such a cute lunchbox, just a little care and thought and voila.
Joely Smith says
What inspired lunch boxes you made! I always tried to make my kids lunches special too. I am now craving Peter Pan peanut butter, lucky for me I have some in my pantry! My daughter loves the Sparkling ICE drinks!
A great post and good inspiration and ideas for Valentine’s Day which I am no where ready for yet lol
Robin Rue says
These are such cute lunch box ideas! Valentine’s Day is more than about relationships with your significant other.
Kelly Hutchinson says
I love new and fun ideas for my daughter’s lunch box. This would be perfect for her. She LOVES Sparkling Ice drinks.
Kita Bryant says
That is one lucky kid! All of those treats look very tasty and would make anyone feel love for lunch time. Very sweet!
Melissa says
My son would be so excited to see this in his lunch box and I can’t think of a sweeter way to spread the valentine’s day love than with a cute lunch spread like this one!
Seattle Travel Blogger says
This is a very cute and seasonal lunchbox preparation.
It is so lively – the kids ought to love it.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
I really love this idea! Such a sweet way to make anyone smile this Valentine’s Day!
Rosey says
I like those drinks. This is a cute lunchbox idea for V.Day. I’ll be making heart sandwiches now for sure!
Our Family World says
I really love the idea! My daughter will surely love it. So exciting for valentine’s Day.
Jeanine says
Love all of these. Really looking forward to sending cutesy things with my kiddos leading up to valentines! They’ll love it!
Gina Dunklebarger says
Aaawwww! So cute. What a neat way to show your kiddos that you love them. The heart shaped sandwich is sweet. I also love all the pink and purple hearts and decorations of Valentine’s Day. Having a house full of boys it is one of the few times when I can make everything pink and not get scoffed at.
Veronica Solomon says
Such a cute idea. Love the contents of the lunch box
Kelly says
These are such cute little ideas to get the kids excited. I love cutting the sandwiches into hearts- too cute.
Kelly says
These are such cute little ideas to get the kids excited. I love cutting the sandwiches into hearts- too cute.
Liz Mays says
Oh cute! This is the perfect Valentine’s Day idea. The stickers were a really nice touch!
Pam Wattenbarger says
What a fun lunch box for Valentine’s Day. I love themed recipes like this.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That’s such a cute idea! I love giving the kids a cute, special surprise like that for Valentine’s Day. Thanks for the idea!
MJ.L says
Very cute ideas! My kids would love them all!