The kids had to make boxes to put their Valentine's Day goodies in from school. Shelby went with a red paper with hearts and decorated with stickers.Tyler chose a blue box and decorated with Spiderman.  I wrapped the boxes for them and pla...

In honor of Valentine's Day, I will be posting a series of lavender-based recipes over the next several days that can be served separately, or as part of an all-lavender themed meal. Lavender has relaxing properties, not to mention it's credite...

The boys and I began part one of making homemade marshmallows yesterday using a recipe and instructions from The Hungry Mouse. The thought of making candy and boiling sugar worries me because, OUCH, hot sugar on my arm. But I was super careful, thankyouve...

This can't be accidental. The woman has advisers, right? Political consultants, public relations people, friends? So who is it who allows this woman to take the national stage with a tattoo on her hand that says whatever you do, don't...

...ry deeply in love with him and knew I didn't want to live without him because I couldn't accept what he told me. As Valentine's day gets closer I think about how he made my last two years so extra special with the sweet little surprises he ...

...a little there. It's making such a huge difference. I can't wait to take pictures and share what I've been up to! *Valentine's Day preparations - need to make Valentine's for the class, shop for goodies, and bake. Class parties and suc...

...work that your child's teacher puts in every day. By all means, recognize that. Surprise them with a little chocolate on Valentine's Day, a thoughtful little something at Christmas, and if you feel they are doing amazing things for your child, s...

Well, I'm back from a month long self-imposed blog break, did anyone even notice? Thanks to the few of you who checked in on me, it was appreciated. Josh came home this evening with THE most gorgeous roses. He got them (early) for Valentine's Day...

...ed to quarantine my family for the next week! Jake was sent home sick from preschool today and we are leaving for a cruise on Valentine's Day. I need healthy kids and a healthy me. This time of year is just ridiculous, last week we had ear infection...

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Chinese New Year + Valentine's Day is on the same day!♥I've got no Valentine but I will be celebrating it with the loves of my life- my family. ♥:)) They are my sunshine, my strength, my support, my life line, my 911, my rainbows, my ...

... time ago, and silly me, I’ve completely neglected the old blog. Which sucks because this would make a perfectly twisted Valentine’s Day gift … Here’s the deal. Leave a comment below (if there’s [...]...

Also known as a Heaven & Hell or Angel & Devil Party, this style of Valentine’s Party is a good way to bring both couples and singles together in a fun, low-pressure environment and... >>> Enjoy this appetizer. Hungry for the full ...

In grade school, Valentines was always fun. Cards from all your friends and classmates, candy hearts. My favorites were those who took time to pick a card they knew I’d like or write a special message just for me. We all love to be surprised by Va...

I’m sure my dad loved my mom very much.  He just wasn’t the kind to go out and buy her a Valentine every year.  In fact, he wasn’t the kind to go out and buy…

While Cindy and I have been more than just a little swamped over the last month, Ellen Falbowski (the rescue's board secretary) and Joanne Colangelo (our boundlessly enthusiastic cheerleader) have been busy beavers. The result is an expansion of our.....

I grew some lovely sugar pumpkins last fall and had a few left sitting around the kitchen. Since its almost Valentine's day, I decided it was time to cook them. I took out the seeds and made some tasty roasted...

... it is friggin' HUGE. (via International Fiber Collective) We already knew it...Handmade is the New Black. (via USA Today) Valentine's Day can strike dread in the heart of the hardiest New Yorker: If you're coupled, there's the delicate da...

Hey... here's another opportunity to float away with the wave of Valentine's Day love. Whose soul doesn't want this -- yours mine and ours! Yes folks, it's Rose Month and there's nothing better to reach out to your love than by these a...