You helped them pick the Valentine's cards with their favorite cartoon character. Now it's time to help your child make their Valentine's Day box to collect all the sweet notes from their classmates.

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Today marks Saint Valentine's Day, the annual celebration on February 14 where you tell your loved ones how much they mean to you and buy them gifts. Valentine's Day originated in 496 AD as a ...