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Selasa, 12 Februari 2013

Heart Hot Chocolate

11.01  Susanto  No comments

I whipped up a batch of these cool whip hearts last year and they were SO easy and such a success that I couldn’t not do them again this year! 

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Thaw a tub of cool whip, mix in a few drops of red food coloring, spread in a parchment lined pan, refreeze and then use a cookie cutter to make hearts.  Add a little mix of pretzels, cheerios, peanuts and conversation hearts and you’ve got a sweet and easy afternoon snack!  See last year’s full how-to post here.

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The PCP should be pretty excited when he gets home in a few!!
xoxo

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Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Basket + Stirring Spoons

04.16  Susanto  No comments

Like last year, the PCP is giving his teacher a little hot chocolate gift basket for a Valentine’s treat.  It’s really easy and affordable to pull together and, let’s face it, who wouldn’t like to get a basket of hot chocolate with all the fixins?!?!

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The red spoons, cups, napkins, marshmallows and basket are all from the Dollar Tree.  To make the little hot chocolate stirring spoons, melt a handful of chocolate candy melts in the microwave.  Spoon the melted chocolate into a zip top bag, snip one end and squirt into the spoons.  Use a knife to level, dot with sprinkles and chill until hardened.  Since I already had the candy melts, sprinkles and hot chocolate packets, the whole shebang cost me $6 for TWO baskets!

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Last year’s basket was a little different, but equally as cheap and cute :-)  We have a few spoons left to try ourselves, and I can’t think of a better snack on yet another rainy day!  (Other than the chocolate raspberry cake pops at Starbucks, that is.  Daddy-O bought them for the littles yesterday and I can’t seem to get the ONE bite the baby deigned to share off my mind…)

xoxo


See all of my Valentine's Day ideas, treats and printables here!!

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Minggu, 10 Februari 2013

Valentine’s Sweet Popcorn Treat

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We spent a cold and rainy afternoon in the South watching movies and doing laundry (and by “we” I mean “me” on the latter.)  I cooked up this sweet popcorn treat with things I had on hand.  The littles were pretty pleased with their good fortune!

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Valentine’s Popcorn
- Pop a bag of microwave popcorn – I love the Orville Redenbacher all natural.  Spread it out on parchment.
- Melt a handful of red candy melts.  Drizzle over popcorn.
- Throw on a few handfuls of Valentine’s m&ms. 
- Chill in the fridge until the candy melts harden.  Break apart and enjoy!


Mother is making bestie R’s brisket and corn casserole for supper.  It’s been in the oven since noon and it smells DIVINE!!  She’s been helping Sister out with sweet CeeCee and made a little pit stop here for a couple of days before heading back south.  We’re going to drink Paris tea and watch Downton Abbey tonight and then try to tackle a few errands and projects tomorrow.
xoxo

 
Find me at: My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, Savvy Southern Style, DIY by Design, Tatertots and Jello, A Stroll Through Life, French Country Cottage, No Minimalist Here, The36th Avenue, It's Overflowing, Shine on Fridays, DIY Show Off, House of Hepworth, 52 Mantels, I Heart Nap Time, The Frugal Girls,Six Sisters Stuff, One Project Closer, Jennifer Rizzo, Le Chateau des Fleurs, Common Ground, Liz Marie Blog, Not Just a Housewife

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Jumat, 08 Februari 2013

Tic Tac Toe Valentine {Free Printable}

04.14  Susanto  No comments

After brainstorming a few ideas, the PCP and I mutually agreed that a Tic Tac Toe Valentine with m&m x’s and o’s would be both fun and sweet for his classmates.

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In mini-cello bags (about 3” x 4” from Michael’s), we included a game board printed on white cardstock and a total of eighteen m&m x’s and o’s game pieces in two different colors.  We stapled on the Tic Tac Toe bag topper to finish it off.  Find the free printable game board and bag topper here!

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I’ve got tons more treats, sweets and ideas up my sleeve for the next few days!!
xoxo

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Kamis, 07 Februari 2013

Have a BALL this Valentine’s Day {Free Printable}

04.07  Susanto  No comments

When the baby ran across a colorful bag of bouncey balls in Target, it was love at first sight ($4ish for 24).  We packaged them up in mini-cello bags with an edited version of our “Have a BALL this Summer” topper and called the Valentine’s for his class complete!

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I folded the bags down, printed and folded the toppers in half and then stapled it all together.  The baby signed his name on the back of each card.  Download the free printable tag here!

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Stay tuned for the PCP’s printable Valentine tomorrow!!
xoxo


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Jumat, 01 Februari 2013

Welcome Valentine

15.22  Susanto  No comments

It’s February first and I spent a few minutes popping up our meager Valentine’s Day decor.  A wreath on the front door, red ribbons for the dogs and some rather sad looking pansies (clearly they need Sister’s touch) dress up the front portico.
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And a DIY pom pom garland and the requisite much anticipated cinnamon jelly heart candies (which I promptly removed to a hiding place after this photo) in the foyer round out the welcome.
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Using the base from last year’s rather blah wreath and this Pinterest inspiration picture…

Valentines wreath

I came up with this…

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And I spent a whopping $6 at Michael’s to do it! While I was there I picked up the same exact picks in the St. Patrick’s Day version.

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So, ladies, that’s the extent of our Valentine’s decor for the year.  Now, I’ve got to go start enjoying the weekend :-)
xoxo

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Senin, 21 Januari 2013

A Sweet Roundup {Valentine’s Favorites}

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Selasa, 14 Februari 2012

Heart Attack

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The littles awoke this morning to find their bedroom doors attacked by hearts denoting things we love about them…
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Such a sweet and easy way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with little ones.

As for the rest of our day, Honey attended Donuts with Dad at the PCP’s school…
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And then he came back home to surprise me with three of my favorite things – Krispy Kremes, Co-Colas and flowers.
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I then headed up to the PCP’s school to help in centers and dine with my handsome Valentine,   Mother and I took a trip to a local store to consign some home items, Sister and Bird came over to play, we dropped of treats to our neighborhood buddies (all made by Sister!), and Honey brought home Happy Meals for a special treat for the boys (which also let me off the hook for their supper.)
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We’ve now opened a great bottle of wine, are snacking on sushi and are just about to dine on a wedge salad, steaks, potatoes, asparagus and chocolate covered strawberries. 
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Can’t imagine a better way to spend the day!

Happy Valentine's Day, yall!
xoxo

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Romantic spaces and places

10.37  Susanto  No comments

What better day to bring on love and romance inducing imagery than today - Valentine's Day.
Pinterest

via Pinterest

via Domino

Boutique Hotel 20° Sud, on Mauritius Island east of Madagascar

A tent like this would not feel like camping. via Pinterest


Zakynthos Island, Greece via Pinterest

I don't know how doctored this photo of this road in Ireland is- but how beautiful... via Pinterest

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Senin, 13 Februari 2012

Valentine’s Day (Eve) Lunch

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The PCP trotted off to school today with this sweet lunch in tow. 
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If nothing else, I know without a shadow of a doubt that the Oreo will make his day.  Unfortunately I didn’t grab any pics of making it but I’ll be helping Sister with some today and will document the (super easy) process.

Happy Valentine’s Day Eve, y’all!
xoxo

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Minggu, 12 Februari 2012

Teacher Valentine’s - Hot Chocolate Baskets

08.50  Susanto  No comments

Not only does this week bring Valentine’s Day, but it’s also Teacher Appreciation Week at the PCP’s school.  We put together extra sweet Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Baskets for the occasion.
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Here’s what’s inside:
- 6 red cups
- 6 hot chocolate pouches
- 12 heart shaped marshmallows
- 6 white chocolate dipped stirring spoons
- 6 napkins (left over from last year)
The baskets, cups, hot chocolate, marshmallows and spoons were all from the Dollar Tree and the total expense for each basket came to only $2.50.  This cost excludes the white candy melts ($2 with coupon from Michael's) and sprinkles as I already had both of them on hand.
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Chocolate Stirring Spoons
- You’ll need spoons, candy melts (Michael’s), disposable icing bags or zip top bags and sprinkles.
- Melt the candy according to the package directions and spoon into an icing bag.
- Cut the tip of the icing bag and pipe into the spoons.
- Add sprinkles and let set.
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So easy and SO cute.  I made a few extra spoons and can’t wait to try them out.
xoxo

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Sabtu, 11 Februari 2012

Valentine’s Breakfast

17.02  Susanto  No comments

I adore Saturday mornings…especially those where we don’t have to pop out of bed for a nine o’clock basketball game.  This morning we leisurely prepared a yummy and easy heart themed breakfast.
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For the heart-ish shaped cinnamon rolls, I just cut a slit in the top of each roll and then lightly shaped them into hearts.
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As for the heart shaped bacon, based on these directions, I cut each bacon strip in half and then used two halves to form each heart.  I sprinkled them with brown sugar and then baked in a rimmed cookie sheet at 400 for twenty minutes.  Honey proclaimed it the best he’s ever had.

And speaking of Honey, he’s been smoking a pork shoulder on the Big Green Egg for nearly twenty four hours.  I CANNOT wait to dig in tomorrow!! 

xoxo

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Jumat, 10 Februari 2012

Heart Ravioli with Pink Alfredo

04.20  Susanto  No comments

As promised, we continued our week of Valentine’s treats last night, dining on a delish and festive meal of heart shaped ravioli with pink alfredo sauce.
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I make my own alfredo sauce – it’s really a cinch and tastes immensely better than the jarred variety. Simply melt a half stick of butter on low, stir in 1 cup of cream (I had half and half so I used that) and simmer for five minutes before whisking in a minced garlic clove and 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese. I added a few drops of red food coloring before whisking in the cheese to turn it pink. I generally add a little tomato paste but was unfortunately out and had to resort to more unnatural measures. A girl's gotta do what a girl’s gotta do.

I’m sure you’re dying to know where I found such sweet raviolis?!?!  Well, I was beyond excited to see that Costco was carrying these again this year! Here’s what the package looks like in case y’all want to be on the look out.
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While there, I also picked up a few other Costco faves.  Don’t fear, I won’t bore you with our toilet paper and paper towel selections.  Just the good stuff.

Two tubs of Palmetto Cheese.  It’s incredibly cheaper than at the grocery and so good on sandwiches, grilled sandwiches and folded into grits.
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A Morton’s Steak House tri tip steak.  To die for on the Big Green Egg.  We’ll be dining on this Valentine’s night once the littles are tucked in bed.
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 And a brand new discovery…Belle & The Bees Breakfast Cheese.  Oh. Em. Ge.  This is a hand made all natural spreadable goat cheese sweetened with Savannah Bee Company artisan honey.  I lightly toast fresh whole wheat bread, spread with this cheese and top with sliced fresh strawberries.  *swoon*
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So, do tell…what are your Costco must-haves?  You know, so that I can spend a gazillion more dollars that I already spend on my next Costco trip.
xoxo

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