Valentine sweets are so much fun to give…but equally fun to create together with your family! Make them as a gift–or make them for family indulgence–either way, time spent in the kitchen also creates memories that will be cherished by all! Here’s an idea for a last minute treat that’s as adorable as it is easy to make! Perfect for all ages so the whole family can get in on the fun! Have a peek at this DIY that will help you share the love this Valentine’s Day!
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…
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…
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!
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!
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!
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!
Valentine’s Day comes and goes so quickly…why not set out some decorations early this year? January is a great month to start perking things up around the house and one of the best ways to do that is by adding some happy hearts to your decor! With simple supplies you can create some heart-warming displays to brighten any dreary winter day! Take a peek at how easy it is to capture hearts for some early valentine cheer…
Today is New Year’s Eve! A most festive night for celebrating the past year–reflecting on all the wonderful events that have passed and looking forward to the days ahead with excitement & optimism! Whether spending the evening with good friends or enjoying a quieter night at home with family, it’s not too late for some last minute ideas to ring in the New Year! Let’s celebrate 2014 and begin 2015 on a festive note! Here’s some easy ways to add some cheer…
We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday! This morning we’re sharing a fun gathering…a holiday tradition for my family that would be a fun, casual event for any time of year! Each Christmas Eve we put on a large pot of Gumbo and open our doors for some of our friends and neighbors who are without family here in town! This tradition began when we began celebrating the evening with our dear friends and neighbors who were native to the Netherlands! It was such a lovely way to share the holiday with extended “family” and bring more joy into our home for this special occasion! Though our friends have since moved back to their homeland we’ve kept the tradition going–adding names to the guest list as we continue to find more friends without family nearby! Lucky for me my parents can travel to be with us for Christmas–and this night of celebrating is a much anticipated event for us all! A wonderful way to come together and fill the house with good conversation, great food, and the laughter of children! (And since Sarah’s family is often here too, we have plenty of children running around making spirits bright!) Putting on a big pot of soup is an easy way to serve up guests and gather friends and family for any occasion! New Year’s Eve is just a few days away…a soup party may be a fun way to celebrate with families to ring in the New Year! As a matter of fact, winter is a wonderful time to ladle up some fun…so don’t let the fact that the holidays are almost over stop you from serving up a good time for all! Check out the fun…