It seems like one Holiday is over, and another is right around the corner. I can hardly believe that I am already thinking about Valentine’s Day and my children’s cards.

Every year, the kids get to take Valentine Cards into their class and Sunday school class and give them to their friends. My children just love this and especially enjoy coming home and going through their own cards that they received from friends at school.

It is a special and fun day for them!

And, I am sure you have spent the money before to buy the traditional Valentine cards at your local grocery or drugstore. They are quick and easy to pick up. But, on average can cost $6.99 to $9.99 a box or more. If you have multiple children in multiple classes ( school, church class, mommy and me preschool ), this can add up.

So, the last few years I have gotten my children their cards for free and they have been personalized photo Valentine cards. The comments they get each year are numerous!

Here is how you can take advantage of personalized photo Valentine’s, too!

Many and most photo sites offer Free Prints to new members. In addition, it is usually one account per person (please read their terms/conditions to verify per company). This means that you and another adult in the home can each have an account.

Upon opening your account, take advantage of your free prints to print Personalized Photo Valentine Cards.

Since most prints are 4X6, the key is to create a 4X6 Valentine image/photo on your computer and upload that creation as your photo. Then, print it as many times as you need it. 24 kids in the class? Print it 24 times. If there are still extra free prints as part of your intro, then upload actual photos you need printed to utilize all your freebies.

Here are some ideas that I have used or am using this year for my children. Feel free to copy mine or create your own! You aren’t that creative? Do a generic search on google titled, Valentine Card ideas. See what comes back! Then, let those give you inspiration.

And, don’t use this idea strictly for Valentine’s Day. I was able to send over 70 Birth Announcements out for nothing when my youngest son was born. I created a 4X6 Birth Announcement and the printed them with my intro offer. I finally bought some blue ribbon from a local fabric store, punched holes in the top and tied bows on the top of each one to really dress it up.

Finally, the great news is that ShopAtHome offers cash back bonuses on your orders with these companies. Since you get your prints free, this cash from ShopAtHome helps cover the shipping charges thus making these Valentine cards $0 or even money makers, depending on the company and shipping charges incurred!

• 50 Free Prints – Snapfish – 10%
• 25 Free Prints – Shutterfly – 10%
• 40 Free Prints – Clark Color – $7 Back
• 50 Free Prints – See Here – 9%
• 16 Free Prints – Ritz Pix – 18%
• 50 Free Prints – Kodak Gallery – 13%

Happy Valentine’s Day!