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Free Valentine's Day Printables

Planning a Valentine's day party? Or just want to do something different for your sweetheart? Here are our FREE Valentine's Printables: 4 pages full of cuteness. You can use them to decorate treats, straws, cupcakes... there are even photo booth props so you have the kids pose for some cute photos.Download and print them on 8.5 x [...]

Dessert Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Pavlova

This is a delicious and super-easy-to-make recipe... perfect for Valentine's Day!IngredientsFor the Meringue Base:3 large egg whites1 cups superfine sugar1-1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted1/2 teaspoon balsamic or red wine vinegar1 oz dark chocolate, finely choppedFor the Toppings:1 cups heavy cream2 cups raspberries1 to 2 ounces dark chocolateDirectionsPrepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350 [...]

Healthy Wednesday #6: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Truffles

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us and what a great holiday! I always enjoy spending the holiday celebrating love, whether it be love for friends, family, or a special someone. Valentine’s Day is a great time to show those special people in your life what they mean to you. This is often done through sweets, which can make staying [...]

Hot Chocolate Spoons

What's better on a snowy day than a delicious cup of Hot Chocolate? These Yummy DIY Spoons are perfect for stirring up your good 'ol cup of coffee or hot cocoa. It is a good idea to use wooden spoons for this recipes.Recipe & Photos via Hello Homebody.Salted Caramel // melted caramel squares topped with coarse [...]

Love-Inspired Valentine's Gifts

Valentine's Day is around the corner. Not only it is the day we celebrate love, but also friendship. This day can be perfect to be more creative and give your significant other or best friend a little something to show how grateful you are to have her/him in your life.So... thinking away from Chocolate and [...]

Class Gifts Round-Up

Trying to decide what to send into your kids' class for Christmas? We have rounded up a few of our favorites. 1. Sewn Paper Candy Pouch via Peppermint Plum2. Spark and Spark Journal or Notebook3. Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat Pop via Positively Splendid 4. Rudolph the Reindeer Candy Bar via Splitcoast Stampers5. Snowman Playdough via No Time for Flashcards6. Reindeer Hot Cocoa via Running [...]

Easy Lunches: Pizza Rolls

We aren't that far into the school year and my kids are already tired of sandwiches. I tried these a few weeks ago and they were a hit with my kids and my husband. I love them because my kids don't realize I have stuffed them full of spinach!Ingredients:FlatbreadPizza Sauce (or plain tomato sauce)Shredded Mozzarella [...]

Healthy Wednesday #5: Dragon Fruit

I love going to Doral farmers’ market on Sundays, not only to support local farms and businesses, but because every time i go I discover something new and delicious.Last Sunday, while I was buying some veggies and fruits, I finally decided to ask about the dragon fruit. I’ve seen it in cooking shows and an exotic [...]

Healthy Wednesday #4: Anti Cancer Foods

We all know how important it is to eat a healthy diet. But, with all the processed foods widely available in the supermarket aisles, people don’t necessarily eat the right amounts of fresh foods they truly need.Having myself a family background of high blood pressure and high cholesterol, I realized that I had the power [...]