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The Kindest Thing

By Lorraine

February. It is the month of love. The month we celebrate all things “love”. Not that we don’t show love all year through but February contains Valentine’s Day with its love focus.

We send Valentines, go to fancy restaurants for a fancy dinner, buy flowers and jewelry and give candy in heart-shaped boxes. All gestures to tell someone about our love and concern for them.

But love isn’t always best expressed with these sweet and thoughtful intentions. Sometimes people feel most loved when an act touches them in a deep, personal way. That brings me to this question… Continue Reading

Valentine’s Day Gingerbread House

By Lorraine

Super sweet, fun and easy to make, a Valentine’s Day Gingerbread House is a great project to do with kids. Decorate with Royal Icing as the glue for favorite candy and treats. I am sharing this Valentine’s Day Gingerbread House again, because not only was it really tasty but because it was such a fun project my little granddaughters loved! They were thrilled with the results.

Valentine’s Day Gingerbread House

By Lorraine

Frosty Palace is what Cambrie named this sweet, Valentine’s Day gingerbread house. It was at the top of their to-do list while spending the week with us as their Mommy and Daddy were away at a conference!

Cherry Fudge with Dark Chocolate

By Lorraine

Cherry Fudge with dark chocolate is decadent with bits of dried cherries and topped with dark chocolate. Something this amazing should be difficult to make but not so with this recipe. Make a batch for someone you want to impress this Valentine’s Day.Continue Reading

15 Ways to say I Love You

By Lorraine

How do I love, Thee? Let me count the ways. Perhaps you aren’t as eloquent with words as Elizabeth Barrett Browning in writing a sonnet. Or maybe your heart throb prefers something delicious or even cute. Find inspiration with 15 Ways to say I Love You. Make a special cheesecake or candy sweet treat for your sweetheart, crochet a heart, make a heart paper quilling pendant or decorate your mantle with a colorful felt heart garland. Scroll through these easy Valentine’s Day crafts and recipes and say, I Love You to someone in your life.

Cream Cheese Chocolate Truffles

By Lorraine

Decadent Cream Cheese Chocolate Truffles are perfect, no-bake Valentine’s Day treats. They looks elegant as well. Sweetened cream cheese and chocolate mixture is rolled into balls and then dipped in more melted chocolate. Roll in powdered sugar, cocoa or nuts and enjoy!

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Crackers

By Lorraine

If you need a really quick and easy Valentine’s Day treat, you will love Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Crackers. They can be made is just a few minutes with just a few ingredients.

Stamped Valentine’s to make with Kids

By Lorraine

Little ones spending the night is a perfect reason to make lovely abstract roses for Valentine’s Day Cards for their Mommy. Stamped Valentine’s to make with kids is an easy projects and lets them use their creative imagination as they compose their design.

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