It’s okay to let kids eat sweets when they are snacking on Cuties fruit. Cuties are a healthy snack alternative to candy and junk food. Best of all, kids love the naturally sweet taste.
I keep a big bowl of Cuties out on the kitchen counter so it’s the first thing my boys see when they come looking for snacks. Cuties are also an easy way for me to send fresh fruit in their school lunchboxes.
Valentine’s Day Idea: Conversation Cuties Fruit
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and I have a sweet idea for easy Valentine’s treats. It’s a play on the traditional conversation hearts using Cuties.
What To Do: Grab a marker and use it to write fun little messages on each Cutie. I wrote things like XOXO, Hugs, UR Awesome, I Heart You, and Smile.
I set the bowl of conversation Cuties on our counter and waited to see what my kids would say. It actually had an unexpected, but totally heart-warming, result:
My 6-year-old came looking for me, Cutie in hand.
He said: Mom, This says I LOVE YOU! Did you write that message for me?
I said: Yes, I was hoping you would pick that one.
A huge grin came across his face and gave me the biggest hug. Then he happily skipped off to the kitchen to peel and eat his Cutie.
It was such a small thing for me to write messages on the Cuties, but it made a big impression on him. He felt special and loved. I will write notes on our Cuties from now on.
Conversation cuties make healthy snacking fun for everyone! What will you write on your Conversation Cuties?
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Courtney says
My 2yo is obsessed with cuties, and he wants to peel them himself. Other than the little orange sticky puddles on the floor, they’re a great treat for him 🙂
Nicole says
I love it! How cute that he loves to peel them. It’s nice that they are so easy for kids to peel. Thanks for sharing your love for Cuties! –Nicole
Raymond Snyder says
I found a seed in one of mine.
Jenny says
Cuties are my favorite during the winter months, I’m a little sad when they are no longer in season. What a cute idea! #HomeMattersParty
Nicole says
Thanks, Jenny! We get sad when the Cuties aren’t in stores, too. I was just packing some of our last ones in the kids’ school lunches today. I’ve got to go get another big bag before they are gone for the season. 🙂
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
We usually have a bowl of these in the house too. Even though my daughter is 20 she will still get a laugh out of these adorable messages. Thanks for the idea. #HomeMattersParty
Scarlet says
What a fun idea! Plus, they are the perfect snack for this time of year loaded with vitamin C to help fight off the flu!
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
What a fun and healthy idea for a Valentine’s Day snack — Conversation Cuties! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Emily @DomesticDeadline.com says
We go through 2-3 bags of Cuties a week in our house. What a fun idea. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Marilu Montalvo says
My children…grand children…great grand children label & still label clementines wth.stichers / markers…even I …still write on them …great joy!!!
Marilu Montalvo says
My children…grand children…great grand children label & still label clementines wth.stichers / markers…even I …still write on them …great joy!!!……stickers…oops.
Marilu Montalvo says
I hand them out to whomever comes through my front door.
Adriane says
These are so stinking cute! I love all the different sayings!
Nicole says
Thanks, Adrian! Your comments made my day. Happy Valentine’s Day!