All you need to add some love to your lunch (or probably more likely, your kid’s lunch) are a few heart-shaped cookie cutters. Case in point: This simple heart lunch HERE at Creative Food.… Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Printable Gum Wrappers
Even though I’m not a fan of gum chewing in general (seriously,incessant gum poppers, do you really think think the rest of the world can’t hear you?)… I can’t resist this too-cute, free printable for Valentine’s Day gum wrappers. Created by Anders Ruff, find the printable HERE at Skip to My Lou.… Read More ...
Chocolate Cupcake Toppers
Love, hearts, kisses, x’s and o’s… you can write or draw whatever you want in chocolate and add it to the top of your Valentine’s cupcakes. Find the how-tos to make chocolate transfer Valentine’s cupcake toppers HERE at Red Barn.… Read More ...
Pomegranate Ice Cubes
Now these would be a pretty addition to a glass of water. Or maybe pink lemonade. Oh, who am I kidding, to a cocktail. I love the idea of pomegranate ice cubes. Find the how-tos HERE at Make the Best of Everything!.… Read More ...
Cupid’s Arrow Snacks
Here’s an easy, peasy, cute and quick (how do you like phrase? I might use it a lot) snack for Valentine’s Day. Make Cupid’s arrows from gumdrops and pretzels HERE at Organize and Decorate Everything.… Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Breakfast
Breakfast for your sweetie, perhaps? What I love about this site is that the “cipes are solely photographs, so you have a step-by-step guide without all those confusing things like “words” getting in the way. Make Valentine’s Day Toast Cups HERE at Recipe by Photo.
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Facebook Valentine’s Cookies
Something about the whole social commentary thing makes these “Like” Valentine’s Day cookies seem so much less cheesy than cupids and frilly hearts. Not that I’m saying cupids and frilly hearts are cheesy (no, I am). Loving Facebook Valentine’s Day cookies from Semi Sweet.… Read More ...
Gummi Heart Pops
Of course, I’m thinking of all the other molds that exist out there even beyond hearts and Valentine’s Day to make some pretty cool homemade gummi pops. Find the recipe for gummi heart pops HERE at Mighty Delighty.… Read More ...
DIY Tea Bags
Now I, for one, am a coffee drinker. My mom, on the other hand, is an avid tea drinker. So I fully appreciate the coffee accessory (the filter) that contributes to what would be a perfect gift for her: Make your own tea bags. Find the instructions for this oh so charming DIY idea HERE at Nellie Bellie.… Read More ...
Dip-Dyed Marshmallow Hearts
Woohoo! I have a new blog post up over at my other site. A feat given the whole newborn thing. Of course, these are super duper easy to make. Find the how-tos to make dip-dyed marshmallow hearts HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Oreo Pops
These Valentine’s Day Oreo pops make me want to go out and buy a big package of Oreos immediately. I love how bright and cheery they are. Find them HERE at Love From the Oven.… Read More ...
Meringue Candy Necklaces
I’ve seen plenty of DIY candy necklaces, but a homemade candy necklace made from meringues? That just seems extra daring and awesome. Find the how-tos, with lots of tips, HERE at Bakingdom.… Read More ...
Pink Chex Mix
Here’s a sweet n’ pink Valentine’s treat, a treat I kind of want to eat right now, a month early. Valentine’s Chex Mix. Gotta love how versatile the stuff is to make for any holiday. Make Valentine’s Day Chex mix snack HERE at Butter, with a Side of Bread.… Read More ...
Hershey’s Kisses Rose Bouquet
Ever since my trip to Hershey’s Headquarters, I’ve a whole new appreciation for the candy and all that it can do. Make Hershey’s Kisses roses for Valentine’s Day HERE at Mom on Time Out.… Read More ...
Heart Cookie Bracelet
But why just stop at an adorable cookie bracelet? I’m thinking necklaces, earrings, belts, purses… Make these any-kid-would-love mini heart cookie bracelets for Valentine’s Day HERE at Food Plus Words.… Read More ...