A Jar of Hugs and Kisses

February is here. I know that I said it isn't my favorite month, but I am such a hopeless romantic. I am thrilled to be surrounded with the hues of pink and red, with flowers and words of affection. If everyday was like this. . . oh, I would never get anything done. But it is wonderful to have a time that I am reminded to verbally show my love for my husband, children, family and friends.

I was intending to do just one post about various treats to make for Valentine's Day, but I decided to break it up into smaller chunks since I tend to talk, um write, too much.

Here is the first sweet, lovely treat: a jar of hugs and kisses. These could be made for your children or significant other or by your child for his friends.



You will need:
a canning jar
decorative paper
tape
ribbon
miniature pretzels
Hershey kisses

After you gather your supplies, follow these directions:
1. Using the lid of jar, trace a circle onto a piece of decorative paper; I used scrap book paper covered with patterns. Cut the circle out and tape to the inside lid of the jar.



2. Fill the jar with a mixture of pretzels, for hugs, and Hershey kisses. Use the heart shaped pretzels as they look like arms wrapping around in a hug.



3. Put the lid on top of the jar. Tie a ribbon around the mouth of the jar. Hole punch a heart shape to use as a name tag. Attach the name tag by tying it to the ribbon.



These jars are so simple to make. I was inspired by Jamie and her use of these jars at Christmas time. Thank you, Jamie!