Recycle, eh!

Here are a couple of more ways to recycle what you've got at home into clever Valentines for your sweethearts. If your Valentine loves gardening or is a great cook or even both, create a tiny lawn or herb garden for them by filling the bottom half of a tin or plastic heart-shaped candy box with potting soil and then sprinkling herb seeds on top. Cover seeds with a layer of soil and water. Place in a sunny window and wait for the seeds to sprout. Use catnip if you want a fast crop. Otherwise, herbs seeds will sprout in about a week to 10 days. Of course, you can always fake it with faux grass!

By the way, if you don't have a heart-shaped box, reuse whatever plastic or tin biscuit box you have.

If your Valentine has a sweet tooth, you can recycle empty glass or clear plastic jars by filling each and alternating layers of  two or more of your sweetie’s favourite candy or chocolates. Tie with a ribbon and you’re done. Recycle whatever small jars you have on hand - if kids are making these up, use clear plastic jars like mayonaise jars. Be sure to clean the jars thoroughly before filling them up.

Both of these Valentine projects are kid friendly crafts and can be made at home or in the classroom. You can also fill them with just one type of sweet treat .