For those of you that have time and the talent of baking, here is a Valentine’s Cake for you. I would need more than a week, plus I don’t have all the supplies. Beth is really good with details and she reveals her mistakes, so you don’t make them too. I will keep this handy, because it would make a … Read More ...
Healthy Dessert Recipes – gluten, dairy and sugar-free
Valentine’s Day is a week away. I’m behind on my preparations, thanks to old man winter. Here are some treats to make for your loved ones with food allergies or because you want to try to be healthier. These look so good, I don’t think anyone will know that certain main ingredients are missing.
Click here on Whole New Mom… Read More ...
Brownie Mix Truffles
I’ve never been successful in making truffles, but these brownie truffles might be my saving grace. Use your favorite brownie recipe or head to the store and purchase a box of brownie mix with the word fudge listed on the box. If you aren’t concerned with perfect truffles, let the kids get their hands dirty! Let them crumble the brownie … Read More ...
Nutella and Cherry Hand Pies
These are a quick dessert that you can make for Valentine’s Day or if you are snowed in again and need some cheering up. Everything is store bought, but you can always whip up your own pie crust. For those of us that need a little helping hand, check the dairy aisle or freezer aisle.
Click here on Wonky Wonderful… Read More ...
I’m Bananas About You Cupcakes
Oh my cuteness! Now these cupcakes will be the hit of Valentine’s Day! I’m not sure mine will turn out as cute, but I might be willing to give these a try. You can even buy the cupcakes, if you just want to concentrate on making the monkey part. Beth is also nice enough to give you a link to … Read More ...
Nutella Strawberry Quesadilla
Here is a great breakfast or dessert to serve on Valentine’s Day. You can make it for the family or have the family make it together. Actually, this is great to serve anytime you have strawberries in the house! I might have to make a test run to see if the family would like it for Valentine’s Day.
Click here … Read More ...
Strawberries and Cream White Chocolate Bark
Need a Valentine’s gift for the teachers or bus driver? This would also make a great hostess gift. Plus it is so quick and easy. Just need to melt the chocolate, set and cut. Perfect items to keep on hand for those “Oh yeah, forgot to tell you….” moments.
Click here on Chocolate Chocolate and More for the recipe and … Read More ...
Roasted Heart Potatoes
I usually don’t do a themed dinner, but I might make these heart shaped potatoes for Valentine’s Day or maybe our anniversary or for birthdays. Instead of hash browns for breakfast, you can serve these. They would be a cute addition to the brunch table. You could be really creative and look through all your cut outs to use on … Read More ...
Mini Valentine Ombre Cake
What a cute dessert after dinner for Valentine’s Day! Would also be cute for a little girl’s party or an Alice in Wonderland theme party. The Queen of Heart’s cake. Either way, “Let them eat cake!”
There are also ideas on how to use the cake scraps from the heart cutouts.
Click here on A Little Claireification for the recipe … Read More ...
Buckeye Bears- Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled
These might be too cute to eat, but I’m sure your Valentine will be delighted to see these cute bears greeting them. Beth has used the egg shaped mold for several occasions besides Easter! Since the stores seem to run all the holidays together, you might be able to find an egg mold. If not, you could always save this … Read More ...
Rice Krispies Treat Kisses
Here is a sweet treat without the chocolate. Create your own Kisses from Rice Krispie treats. Plus, Stephanie was kind enough to include some Valentine’s Day print outs for you to use. What a cute treat for a classroom party or birthday party. These could be made for any occasion, such as a baby announcement.
Click here on The Tip … Read More ...
Love Shacks
I love this idea for Valentine’s Day. Here is another take on the gingerbread house, but using graham crackers. Which a lot of people started using during the Christmas holiday. This is a great family craft to do over Valentine’s weekend or maybe do it before and have the love shacks on display for Valentine’s Day.
Click here on The … Read More ...
Kisses Cookies
Here is a cookie take on the famous Hershey’s chocolate Kisses. These are really cute for a party! I love how the icing and sprinkles look like the actual wrappers to wrap the chocolates. I think a big plate of these and a big bowl of chocolate Kisses would be a perfect Valentine’s Day surprise.
Click here on Life is … Read More ...
Edible Box of Matchsticks
Here is a creative way to show someone you love them. You can pick up boxes of matchsticks for a dollar if you have a Dollar Tree store and make several of them. You will also need some pretzel sticks and red candy melt. Plus a jar to put all those matches in. I’ll have to think of another project … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Cupid Kabobs
During the holidays, we are okay with letting more sweets in the house than normal. But we also try to make sure that there are some healthy alternatives to counter the extra sweets. This is a great snack after school and on the weekends. Surprise the kids or make them with the kids.
Click here on BonBon Break for the … Read More ...