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Rose Ice Cubes

Jan 31 2018 by Leave a Comment

Rose Ice CubesRose Ice CubesRose Ice CubesI can’t even handle how gorg these little beauties are. I went a little picture crazy on this post, just because I had a really hard time narrowing them down. So you guys will just have to suffer through them along with me, although I don’t think you’ll complain. 😉

I’ve seen similar posts floating around the internet but I wanted to try some floral cubes out for myself, and after making these rose ice cubes, I’m totally jumping on the floral bandwagon. They are just SO PRETTY!

With a little patience and my water trick to help make your finished cubes super clear, you’ll be smelling sipping on roses in no time.

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Valentine Fold Out Cards

Feb 14 2017 by Leave a Comment

Valentine Fold Out CardsToday is Valentine’s Day! How many of you are still un-prepared? Raise your hands. It’s ok, you don’t need to hide. I’m sure there are a lot more of you than you realize. My dad famously ran to the grocery store one year and bought my mom a blow dryer because he forgot. So, it could be worse. (TIP: Don’t buy your significant other a blow dryer. It did not go over well).

And don’t worry…I’ve got something that can help to add a fun little touch to an existing gift you already have or to make your Valentine’s day table pop that much more. Plus, it doesn’t get much easier than these printable Valentine fold out cards!

Not only are they easy, but they involve food puns. Yep, FOOD puns. Pretty much my favorite thing ever. I mean, I’d probably be happy with just the card, if I was gifted one of these little guys. They are just too cute!

Valentine Fold Out CardsValentine Fold Out CardsThese Valentine fold out cards have endless possibilities. Not only would they make adorable gift tags to attach onto your Valentine’s Day gifts, but they also make really fun placecards for a Valentine’s Day dinner, brunch, or galentine’s day celebration too! And because all they require is a printer and some scissors, you still have time to add them to your tablescape this year! Win/win! [Read more…]

Valentine Lip Pinatas

Feb 9 2017 by Leave a Comment

Looking for a gift idea for Valentine’s Day? These DIY Valentine lip pinatas are fun, festive, and the perfect thing to fill with your bestie’s favorites!

Valentine Lip PinatasI’m a big gifter. Whether a simple card in the mail, a care package tailored to a specific recipient, or something homemade, gift giving is a way that I like to show the people in my life that I’m thinking about them and that they mean a lot to me. It’s one of my favorite things to do and I’m always on the hunt for fun ideas to package up little things. These Valentine Lip Pinatas will do just the trick for V-day this year. A little unconventional, but oh, so fun and festive!

Valentine Lip PinatasWith Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I was itching for something to give to my girlfriends this year. It is my first Gal-entine’s day after all! I decided to make some Valentine Lip Pinatas to use as a “bag” and pack them full of little things that I knew each of the girls in my life would love. A piñata is used to store candy, so why not take it up a notch and pack them full of great stuff that any of us would want? And, honestly, who doesn’t love a piñata?! Especially when they are this cute! Pucker up!

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DIY Valentine’s Day Flower Arrangement

Feb 2 2017 by 2 Comments

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Switch up the basic bouquet of flowers this year for Valentine’s Day and make your own! This DIY Valentine’s Day Flower Arrangement is a cinch and so cute!

DIY Valentine's Day Flower ArrangementThe month of love, chocolate (my fave), and flowers is here! Instead of sending a traditional bouquet of flowers this year, switch things up and create your own! I’m sharing the simple tutorial for this DIY Valentine’s Day flower arrangement today, and after you see how easy it is to create, you’ll be making one for your significant other and all of your besties too!

I’m all about ease lately, so this DIY is right up my alley and the perfect project to fit into my schedule. Anyone else have a super busy week like me?! Managing your schedules can be complicated, but don’t stress about Valentine’s Day and making it perfect! You can make it meaningful without going overboard or driving yourself crazy!

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DIY Valentine’s Day Message Macarons

Jan 19 2017 by Leave a Comment

I’m all about an edible gift, especially one that tells me I’m a babe when I eat it. These easy DIY Valentine’s Day message macarons are a delicious gift idea!

DIY Valentine's Day Message MacaronsI can’t believe I’m already posting about Valentine’s Day. Where has January snuck away to? Hell, where did 2016 go?! Am I the only one that feels like time is just flying? I think it’s an age thing. A sign of getting older. And wiser. Or that’s just what “they” tell us to make aging an easier pill to swallow. It doesn’t really help much. But some things do help…like subliminal food messages. And Valentine’s day is the perfect holiday to sneak a cheeky little message into the hands of your friends, family, co-workers, or the hot guy or girl you’ve been eyeing for weeks.

DIY Valentine's Day Message MacaronsV-day is usually associated with love, gifts, and my favorite part….SUGAR. Today’s post has all of that wrapped up in one tasty little package.

I’m all about an edible gift, especially if it’s one that reminds me that I’m a babe as I’m eating it. Am I right?

And you’re in luck, because I’m sharing a fun tutorial for these DIY Valentine’s Day message macarons today. They couldn’t be easier to put together and are soooo cute!

Plus, for the single peeps in your life, if you ask me, sugar is a perfect substitution for a date. Dates are overrated. Macarons are not.

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Mini Key Lime Pie Cheesecakes

Feb 12 2016 by 1 Comment

This recipe for mini key lime pie cheesecakes is the perfect dessert for the non-chocolate lover in your life for Valentine’s Day this year. And they are heart shaped too!

Mini Key Lime Pie CheesecakesIf you guys haven’t figured out that I have an obsession with all things mini by now, I’m lucky. Things in mini form are just so much cuter and more delish for some reason too. Don’t ask me why, but it’s true. If you throw in a heart shape on top of that, it’s all over.

Valentine’s Day usually involves a whole lot of chocolate covered everything, but there’s no reason why you can’t pave your own road and go with something unique for a V-Day dessert. And, of course, I come prepared to help you guys out.

 

Mini Key Lime Pie CheesecakesToday’s post is all about citrus! Who needs chocolate anyways? (Just kidding chocolate, I love you.) I’m making mini key lime pie cheesecakes. But not just any old mini key lime pie cheesecakes….mini heart shaped key lime pie cheesecakes!

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Citrus Sidekick Cocktail

Feb 9 2016 by Leave a Comment

Sharing a recipe for a citrus sidekick cocktail, the perfect cocktail to sip with your girlfriends for “galentine’s day” this year!

Citrus Sidekick CocktailValentine’s Day can definitely be one of those days that you dread. A holiday filled with pink, red, and love everywhere. If you don’t happen to have a significant other to share it with, there are plenty of other ways you can celebrate February the 14th that won’t make you loathe the holiday.

The idea of “Galentines” day has become very popular over the last few years and I love it! It’s a fun way to celebrate all of the awesome girlfriends in your life and some of us have quite a few that deserve some kudos every once in awhile!

Citrus Sidekick CocktailI’ve teamed up with Ménage à Trois Vodka to create a yummy citrus sidekick cocktail that is inspired by all of the awesome “sidekicks” in my life. They are the perfect sip to cheers with this weekend!

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Mini Fruit Bouquets

Feb 8 2016 by Leave a Comment

Chocolate dipped mini fruit bouquets are the perfect sweet treat to gift your loved ones for Valentine’s Day this year!

Mini Fruit BouquetsCan you believe that Valentine’s Day is in a week? I can’t. I’m still trying to figure out where January went! As I get older, it seems that my days are more busy and time seems to pass a whole lot faster. It’s hard to remember to take in all of life’s little moments and appreciate them. But there is one thing that I’ll be appreciating this upcoming weekend…70 degree weather! I’m heading down to Las Vegas for an annual weekend trip with close friends and family and couldn’t be more thrilled to escape the snow and cold.

Getting out of town for the holidays is always more fun for me. I feel like it takes a lot of pressure off to plan really extravagant things and to just enjoy the people you’re with. Plus, who doesn’t like a change of scenery every once in a while?!

If you’re staying home and stressing over what to make for the loved ones in your life, I’m sharing a cute little project, that’s fun for the kids to make too!

These mini fruit bouquets are easy to make, super cute, and a lot less expensive than online options too. Plus, they’re healthy. Ok, maybe not exactly “healthy” but healthier. (Kinda hard to justify something dipped in milk chocolate, but, hey…fruit counts for something, right?)

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