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Children love to destroy things - it's just in their nature. Giving them a game to play that will allow them to destroy something and get presents too - how much better could it get?

How to Play

There are numerous piñatas available for a Valentine’s Party. They come in the shape of a heart, cupid, arrows and even in I love you unicorns and bears. They also come filled with toys or candy. Whichever one you choose be sure it’s enough to go around.

If the weather is good it is best to take the piñata outside. Use a rope and hang it from a sturdy tree limb. If the weather is bad you can use it inside but be sure you have plenty of room, all obstacles that could cause injury are removed and all items you might not want to be broken are out of the way. You will also need to have something to hang the piñata from. A piece of wood nailed into a door frame would work fine if you have nowhere else.

You will also need a stick and a blindfold. Depending on how old the children are will depend on how long and heavy the stick will be.

Line the children up and each child gets 3 chances to bust the piñata. Place the blindfold over their eyes and if you feel like taking a chance, you can spin them around a couple of times. This is not advised if they have been eating candy and cookies all afternoon.

Once they are set let go. If they break the piñata and all the goodies fall out tell the children not to go after them until the child who broke it has a chance to get the blindfold off and get in there too.

Children enjoy breaking piñatas but even more, they enjoy the prizes they find. Let them have fun, destroy something and walk away with a handful.

Submitted by Nicole