Make everyone in the house happy with this list of upbeat Valentine’s Day songs for the whole family; including old school classics, country, and rock! Have you ever noticed that so many love songs out there are downright depressing? I suppose it just makes sense. It’s a time-honored tradition to write poetry (and therefore, […]
Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas | 17 Fun Recipes for Families
Make Valentine’s Day dinner fun for the whole family with these 17 cute and easy ideas that even the little ones will love. Me: Did you have fun at school today? Toddler: Yeah Me: What did you do that was fun? Toddler: [Blank stare] Me (referencing the end-of-day sheet): Did you talk about animals […]
20 Valentine’s Day Treats to Make Your Heart Melt
Spread the love this Valentines Day with one of these 20 Valentine’s Day treats. They’re perfect for classroom get-togethers or just as a treat for two. “All You Need is Love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ~ Charles Schulz I’m with Mr. Schulz on this one. I guess that’s […]
10 Perfect At-Home Date Night Ideas for Busy Couples
No babysitter? No problem! Skip the crowded restaurants and have a romantic at-home date night instead with one of these 10 easy ideas. I’m almost embarrassed to admit how rarely the Husband and I get to have real date nights. The last one was back in October for our anniversary…which means we’re […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Amazing Red Velvet Recipes
Learn all about red velvet and find the best red velvet recipes to make for any time of day, from breakfast right through dessert! “Worse the cake part is red velvet cake. Blood red!! People are gonna be hackin’ into this poor animal that looks like it’s bleedin’ to death.” ~ Shelby, […]
Valentine’s Day Party Printables Package
This Valentine’s Day Party Printables package makes decorating for Valentine’s Day easy peasy. All you have to do is print, cut, & add a few simple treats. Valentine’s Day isn’t just for Romantics anymore. In fact, I think that my kids have more fun on Valentine’s Day than my husband and I. Between class […]
11 Craft Beer Enthusiast Gifts for Budgets Big and Small
Forget the kitschy gifts you see everywhere else. These 11 craft beer enthusiast gifts are sure to be a hit with your loved one this Valentine’s Day. I remember a time when Yuengling was considered somewhat exotic. It was before the craft brew trend was even a thought, but young adults around the […]
The Classic Champagne Cocktail Recipe
Considered one of the earliest cocktails ever made, there’s nothing quite like a classic champagne cocktail recipe when you feel like celebrating. When it comes to celebrations, I’m all about the bubbles. The Husband and I went out for a nice dinner to celebrate our anniversary this year, and I decided to finish […]
Cherry Ginger Mock Margarita Recipe | Easy Holiday Mocktails for Kids
Kids young & old love this cherry ginger mock margarita recipe. From the festive color to the sherbet wreath, it’s the perfect holiday mocktail for kids! I handed the margarita glass to my 8-year-old and asked her opinion. And then I waited. And I waited, and waited. Well, she did take a quick moment to […]
10 Perfect Gifts for Bakers | Tried and True Favorites
From cheap stocking stuffers to the big wow-em gifts, buy one of these 10 best gifts for bakers, and your loved one will be overjoyed! Did you know that there are more than 50 gift-worthy recipes for sweets and treats right here on this website? Yeah, I love to bake. A lot. Baking is fun […]
3-Minute Paper Doily Flowers: Fast, Frugal, and Fabulous
These 3-minute paper doily flowers are incredibly easy and make a beautiful impact when put together as a single flower or as a table-length centerpiece. I always know it’s a bad idea, but I always do it. I just can’t resist browsing that tiny section overflowing with inexpensive and adorable goods. You know you’ve done […]
76 Awesome (and Free!) Valentine’s Day Printables
Get all your 2017 Valentine’s Day printables right here with the biggest and best roundup of classroom valentines, art prints, cards, games, and activities. If I were on top of my game the kids’ classroom valentines would be done already. Instead, I spent most of Saturday and Sunday curled up on the sofa with a […]
Free “Love You” Valentine’s Day Printable
I have a special treat for you today! As I mentioned in my post last Monday, our little Valentine’s Day decor craft was cute, but needed a few items to pull the whole display together. Long-time readers know how much I love to share printables roundups for every holiday, but today I’m actually sharing a […]
Valentine’s Day Home Decorations You Can Make With Your Kids
Fill your home with love this year with Valentine’s Day home decorations you can make with your kids. It’s the perfect way to turn bonding into home decor! (Don’t forget to come back and click here to see more fantastic Valentine’s Day posts!) Do you decorate your home for Valentine’s Day? I asked […]
11 Adorable Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
These 11 adorable Valentine’s Day Crafts for kids are fun for many age ranges, and are the perfect way to cheer up a cold winter weekend! Don’t forget to check out more Valentine’s Day ideas here, too. Both my two older girls attended some form of early learning program from the time they were […]
3-Ingredient Coconut Cherry Angel Bars
Simple. Fast. Tasty. At this point in the holiday season, that’s all any of us can really spare for our baked goods, isn’t it? With parties and activities to attend, gifts to wrap, and travel plans to finalize, there isn’t a lot of time left for recipes that take a long time. Starting today, and […]
Red Velvet and Pistachio Ice Cream Bread Bars
No one will believe you when you tell them how easy it is to make these delicious red velvet pistachio ice cream bread bars! Have you ever had ice cream bread? Have you even heard of ice cream bread? I hadn’t either until browsing Yummly over the summer. Intrigued, I saved it to […]
19 Gifts for the Woman who Has Everything
Straight from the mouths of my hardest to buy for relatives, here are 19 gifts for the woman who has everything, as requested by women who have everything! We all know those people. The people who don’t really need anything and feel impossible to buy for. And I hate to say it…the older I get, […]
Heart Shaped Sandwiches | 3 Adorably Easy Versions
Get the best tips to make these three adorable heart shaped sandwiches for Valentine’s Day. They make the perfect kids’ lunch or easy party recipe! “Oh, I like that!” Those were my 9-year-olds exact words when she sat down for lunch the other day and saw her Valentine’s Day heart sandwich. Guys, that’s a big […]
Death by Chocolate Cookies Recipe
When I was asking people what cookies they wanted me to make for my cookie platter this year, I got a lot of classics (chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, sugar) and even a couple more complex (Samoas). Well, those were all requests from co-workers. The Husband had to go and get cute on me. ”Why don’t […]
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Guys…I’ve always said I’m not much of a chocolate person, but these double chocolate cookies could very well change my mind. Even though they’re ALL ABOUT THE CHOCOLATE, they still meet my requirements for the perfect cookie: 1. A good balance of flavor 2. Crispy around the edges, and 3. Perfectly soft […]
{Real Parties} Super Sweet Girly Baptism
I should be ashamed of myself. Really, there’s no excuse for how long it’s taken me to get these photos up. L was baptized nearly two years ago. Two years. Better late than never, no? L was baptized the same day we celebrated T’s third birthday. I wouldn’t typically recommend hosting two parties in one […]
{Etsy Love} My Funny Valentine
Like lots of women, I have a big box full of greeting cards ready to go. And the majority of the cards are actually Valentine’s Day cards. It’s not because I feel a need to be super sappy or want to share my love with the Husband that much. It’s usually because I buy a […]
Conversation Heart Brownies – Valentine’s Inspiration in Action
Make your brownies extra special this Valentine’s Day with this ridiculously easy and colorful recipe for conversation heart brownies. I cheated again. I was all gung-ho for making something ridiculously adorable for T’s classmates. What I ended up doing was getting some store bought valentine just like 90% of the other parents. BUT, we were […]
Preschool Valentines
Anybody else stay up late last night to watch the end of the game? Since we took an extra long half time to put the kids to bed, we were actually kind of happy about the power outage…despite what that extra rest did for the 49ers. It was definitely a nail biter for us, but […]
Crafty Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids
Can you believe it? Valentine’s Day is only one month away. Well, 31 days to be exact. We just finally got the last of our Christmas decorations down Sunday. Instead of focusing just on all the sweets for the holiday (though I’m already working on something for that end…yummy!) here are a few crafts to […]
{Etsy Finds} Stocking Stuffers for Men
Is it just me or are men particularly difficult to purchase for? My father, my step-father, my husband; they’re all impossible to buy for. Either they want things that are way out of the price range, or they have already purchased for themselves the things that are within budget. Where this really gets me is […]
{Roundup} Valentine’s Day Inspiration!
There’s no lack of creativity out there, and the Valentine’s Day displays from this year are a fantastic example! Check out all the whimsical, sweet and spectacular Valentine’s Day parties from around the web this year! TomKat Studio Twinkle Twinkle Little Party via HWTM A Blissful Nest Curious Princess Itsy Belle via Kara’s Party Ideas […]
Super Easy Heart Shaped Cupcake Toppers
These heart shaped cupcake toppers are such an easy and fun craft to make with your kids. Find out our simple trick to make them food safe, too! You know that sensation when you have a piece of fuzz stuck in your mouth and you just can’t get it out? That image very nearly made […]
{Foodie Friday} A Sweet for Your Sweetie
As if Tuesday’s post didn’t already have enough chocolaty goodness; I recently took some time to tackle my first foodie goal of 2011 – homemade chocolate truffles! Mmmmm….chocolate! Because they just look so good ultra close! I used a recipe I found on the Joy of Baking website; and a blend of artisanal dark chocolate […]
Valentine’s Day Etsy Love & A Giveaway!
Happy Groundhog Day! Sometimes I wish I had an extra day or two just like the movie. Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and I’ve barely posted about it at all! So what’s better to celebrate the holiday of love than some Etsy Love and a giveaway! Of course you know I’m a total Etsy lover. […]
‘Seamless’ Ruffle Garland Tutorial
One of my favorite elements from the Tea party last month was the ruffle garland I made by hand. I have been crushing on the Hank and Hunt garlands for a while now (Etsy shop, Blog), but being the kind of person I am, I just had to try to DIY a variation of it […]
Foodie Friday: Champagne Cocktails
If I had to choose a favorite type of white wine, champagne and sparkling wine would be far above all the rest. It all started when Husband and I were engaged. Seriously…is there any other extended period of time when you drink so much champagne?! My favorite champagne is made by G.H. Martel…but sometimes I […]