Pucker Up, Valentine! (lemonade valentine teacher gift)

Yet ANOTHER Pinterest-inspired craft that I can check off my list!  This week’s task was to come up with a cute Valentine idea for Lily to give to her preschool teacher and teacher’s aide.  The original idea for this craft (used as a teacher appreciation gift) came from Lisa Storms. To rock this one, you … Read more

hot chocolate spoon stirrers

I happened upon this craft in the February issue of Disney’s FamilyFun Magazine.  It looked simple enough and I loved the Valentine’s Day twist on a traditional treat – achieved simply using red and pink sprinkles and Conversation Hearts. You will need: Chocolate chips – any variety (milk, dark, white) – I used Hershey’s white … Read more

valentine’s day craft, recipe and card idea round up

I have been pinning up a STORM lately on my Valentine’s Day Board over on Pinterest.  SO MANY creative ideas – many of which don’t look too difficult. Here are some of them to spark your creativity! Valentine Card Ideas Valentine’s “Love Juice” from At Second Street “Hooked on You” Valentine from U Create With … Read more

frugal candy candle holder / valentine’s centerpiece ideas

I have been making simple Valentine’s Day centerpieces for our dining room table using those classic Conversation Hearts for at least 4 or 5 years now. It is such a simple (cheap!) idea – and it brightens the whole room! This year I added two more variations – using two different varieties of sprinkles. Honestly … Read more

simple berry candle holiday centerpiece / table decor

So if you know me in real life, you know that I am NOT an overly crafty person.  It’s not that I lack the inner desire to know how to sew, knit or master the fine art of puffy painting.  The desire is there.  The skill is not. I came across this idea for a … Read more