On Friday, I gave you Love Police Badges. Today, you will get the fun Love Police Ticket. I am introducing this tonight in our Family Night Activity. (Every Monday, my family has a lesson and activity we do together to help strengthen our relationships and keep them strong.) Each of the kids will get a badge. And each kid will get a ticket pad. In the next 12 days, they will write tickets when they see an act of service or love performed and give that person credits. We will play this as a team, so we are all working towards a certain number of points.
If they work hard and look for opportunities to serve then they will get a really fun and fancy Valentine’s dinner. (I have a list that they will follow to know how many credits they can write down.) Our Love Jar is a cute little mason jar that we will be filling with conversation hearts. I cannot wait to see what the kids will think of (and yes, my husband and I will be participating right along with them)..and can’t help but think that on Valentine’s Day, that there will be greater love felt for each and every person sitting around the table!
I know some people may find this funny, but I really have seen how much service plays into loving someone. In those moments when you don’t feel quite like loving someone, doing an act of service for that person can do nothing but help your feelings for them. And I think so often we remember to serve our friends and those who are around us, but forget those sweet people who love you the most…your family. BUT by all means, use this how ever you see best for your family! I loved an idea I got this weekend from a reader who suggested doing some sort of service for policemen and women in our community. I know they are often forgotten (unless they are writing you a ticket!), so finding those who do so much and are often forgotten lies a perfect opportunity to serve and love for Valentine’s Day!
You can put these together just like the Love Coupon books or another idea is just to take them to your local print shop and have them spiral bound. It costs just a few dollars..and looks amazing!
I’d love to hear how you are using these…and would love to see pics of YOUR own Love Police Force! Email pics to [email protected] or upload to my facebook page.