Valentine’s Day Treats For Your Little Sweeties

Valentine’s Day may be a time for celebrating love, but it’s also a time for exchanging and enjoying fun confections! If you’re in need of something special for your kid to give out to friends (or if you just have a secret sweet tooth!) any of these delightful candies are a great way to go.

Twizzlers Heart Shaped Nibs

Twizzlers is serving up this classic candy with a heartfelt twist! The individual packaging makes these pretty licorice treats perfect for trading at classroom parties.
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Color Your Own Sweethearts

Sweethearts “conversation hearts” have long been a Valentine’s Day favorite, but this year, they’re cuter than ever with special “Color Your Own” boxes! Now through March 1, Necco is encouraging kids ages 5 to 12 to show their creativity by submitting their designs for a chance to win a $1,000 savings bond and their own saying on a Sweetheart in 2015!
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Godiva Milk Chocolate Hug

There’s nothing more comforting than a hug–except maybe a hug that’s made out of pure chocolate. Share this sweet embrace with your little one to show how much you care!
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Cherry Chocolate M&M’s

These rich, chocolaty M&M’s are made that much more irresistible by an added hint of cherry flavor. Put these luscious red little treats in small, decorative bags to share the love!
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Jelly Belly Gift Box

This gift box is a dream for jelly bean lovers! With 40 different varieties all neatly separated, there’s no need to rummage through a big box to find your favorite flavor!
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Godiva Message Truffles

If you’re looking to please a more sophisticated palate, these truffles are sure to impress. From the cute wrapper quips on the outside to the decadent chocolate on the inside, this Valentine-inspired candy has the whole package!
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HERSHEY’S Hugs

Sweet white cream envelopes a tasty chocolate center to make these heavenly little Hugs. It’s hard not to feel loved when you’re nibbling on these!
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Pixy Stix Candy and Valentine Card

These Pixy Stix straws are filled with their usual sugary goodness! Fitted with clever heart-and-arrow cards, they make for a great personalized Valentine.
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The Music Institute of Long Island

Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate music schools in the United States and Europe. Long Island&rsquo;s foremost musical academies, its instrumental programs include violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice classes. MILI has been voted # 1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL Consistently.&nbsp; They teach the Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods. Students participate in All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, youth orchestras, and score highly in NYSSMA and Royal Academy Music Festivals. First prize winners of competitions earn solos at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras. MILI offers Fall/Spring semesters plus Summer Sessions. Semesters include 15-17 weeks of private lessons, solo recitals with a final GALA Concert featuring chamber music. About the Directors: Carol &amp; Geri Kushner: The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches &amp; performers. They believe in instilling the love of music, &nbsp;fostering proficiency, success, confidence &amp; believe all MILI students achieve success. Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College &amp; Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College &amp; Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University &amp; have taught in L.I. public schools.

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.