Author:Lori

Will You Be Mine?

February 11
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner…and we’ve got some simple ways to package those treats and goodies you’ll be handing out to those you love!  It really doesn’t take much to make a gift look extra special…and it’s never necessary to go all out on holiday packaging!  Not that it’s not adorable…but you can come up with lovely substitutes that are every bit as festive!  Take a peek at some simple packaging that can sweetly offer your valentine a gift that asks…

will you be mine?

Served with Love…

February 9
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What is it about desserts that we feel compelled to serve them at holidays or special occasions?  Maybe it’s that they’re always delicious & always look festive (even if the baker isn’t experienced!), and the most simplest of treats can bring smiles to the faces of those we love and appreciate!  I guess these are the reasons that we love them so much–from cookies to cakes and everything in between–desserts are just simply fun to dish out!  So get moving in the kitchen, or head to the bakery and hand out some treats to your special valentines…

a special valentine served with love…

Sweet Conversation!

February 6
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Conversation hearts are undoubtedly one of the most recognized valentine candies out there!  Around for generations, these little sweets are as much fun to read and hand out to our sweethearts as they are to eat!  I can’t imagine a holiday without incorporating these little treats somehow into our Valentine’s Day celebration!  Inspired by these colorful candies, an after school snack looks a little brighter and tastes a little sweeter!  Kids can nibble and you’ve got their attention (at least for a moment) to share some treats and sweet conversation!

let the hearts start the talking!

Calling all Cupids!

February 4
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Valentine’s Day is all about hearts…but let’s not forget the equally adorable cupid’s arrow!  Take aim and shoot some valentine pizzazz into your sweet treats and make a goodie display that will melt hearts in a snap!  Check out some favorite products and projects that will make your little sweethearts fall in love with snack time!

ready, set, shoot… a direct hit from cupid!

Super-Duper Snacks!

January 30
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The big game is Sunday and everyone’s preparing to gather ’round the TV and root for their favorite team!  This game is so fun to watch…even if your team isn’t playing or if you’ve never been a football fan–the excitement of this competition spills over into almost every household, sports bar or party hall all across the nation!  Our family tradition is to watch the game eating spicy chicken wings…probably the only time I eat them all year!  But while we wait for the wings to crisp we can curb our nervous munching with a mini snack bar all suited up for the big game!  See how simple sweets can make a winning play!

Super Bowl snack bar…

Celebrating Family Dinner!

January 26
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Winter is a wonderful time to spend quality moments with family!  Long, cozy evenings are perfect for lingering at the dinner table…but as kids grow & get involved in endless activities those occurrences seem far and few–so when you get the chance to have a family meal you’d better grab it!  Such an opportunity came my way and it made me think a moment–when entertaining we all tend to add special touches to our meals to show appreciation for our guests…why not do these things once in a while just for us?  A good friend of mine would regularly use her table linens for evening meals…and while I was always in awe, I also thought she was a bit crazy for putting all that extra work into her schedule!  But now I’ve come to realize that, in her own way, she was so wonderfully creating a special atmosphere for her family to gather together and share a meal!  I know getting out all the linens and china isn’t for everyone…but once every so often adding your own special touches can make an ordinary family meal feel extra special!  So have a peek at some easy ways to highlight a dinner that simply celebrates togetherness!

family dinner night inspiration…

Have a Heart…or Two!

January 21
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Valentine’s Day often means dishing out some sugar!  Sweet treats are a simple way to show some love…and win over hearts through happy tummies!  So it stands to reason that we’ll be baking some goodies this holiday and dressing them up in true “heart day” style!  Good news–it doesn’t require a full day of sweating it out in the kitchen!  See how you can easily serve up some valentine treats and tempt your sweethearts to indulge!

go ahead and have one…or two…or three…

Chocolate Makes Everything Better!

January 19
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Sometimes everyone needs a little treat to lift their spirits…and nothing does that better than spending time with friends and of course, serving up some chocolate treats for all to enjoy!  Even the most casual gatherings can feel extra special with some quick & easy goodies that are sure to delight!  So let the grocer give you a helping hand so that you can put on a lovely display of treats in a snap–leaving  you time to kick back with your guests for a relaxing evening!  Some purchased & semi-home-made goodies mixed in with easy treats and simple decorations will be sure to make any celebration a wonderful one!  Have a peek at this chocolate inspired treat table…

make everything better with a little chocolate!

Favorite Things

January 16
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We love to showcase the wonderful things we discover along the way…from shopping trips to on-line searches, or lovely gifts from friends–“favorite things” are as fun to find as well as to share!  Today we want to highlight this lovely felt garland in time for you to order your own for Valentine’s Day!  I fell in love with this sweet chain of hearts–sold in non-typical valentine color making it adorable for any season as well as the holiday!  If you’re familiar with The Land of Nod you know they’ve got fabulous things for decorating & organizing kid’s spaces…and so much more!  See how this garland brightens up my mantle for the holiday…and check out the link above to see all the wonderful and whimsical items they offer!

hearts on a string…one of my favorite things!