Red Velvet anything is perfect for Valentine's Day or even Christmas because of its rich red color. That's why I am loving these Red Velvet Donuts I think they make the perfect Valentine's Day Donuts. Don't you think? Red Velvet Donuts - Perfect Valentine's Day Donuts I love this red color for Valentine's Day cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and donuts! Pair it with white and pink and everyone will love it! Many love cream cheese frosting with red velvet but I love using this melted chocolate glaze for them. Just a preference! What type of frosting does these Easy Red Velvet Donuts have? The frosting that you can add to these wholesome donuts is candy melts which pairs perfectly with the decadent taste of the red velvet. Can I add cocoa powder to these … [Read more...]
Chocolate Strawberry Love Birds for Valentine’s Day
How adorable are these Chocolate Strawberry Love Birds! They are perfect for a Valentine's Day Dessert or a special treat for the kiddos. Simple to make and they can be made in advance! Chocolate Strawberry Love Birds How long do chocolate-covered love birds stay fresh? First of all, these strawberries don’t last more than a few hours in our home. However, if you do make them and need to store them, they will stay fresh in the fridge for 3-5 days. If you’d like to keep the strawberries fresh, wash them in vinegar and water and then place them in an airtight container and place them in your fridge! Related: 28 Valentine’s Day Food Ideas You Will Love What do I do if the chocolate is hardened on the strawberry? If the chocolate hardens on the strawberry and you … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Date Night Looks from Nordstrom
Do you have a date night planned for Valentine's Day, we have some of the best Valentine Date Night Looks from Nordstrom for you! Depending on your date night (or day) plans we have both him and her covered! Now I will say these are from Nordstrom and not the typical cheap frugal things you see me post. I want to tell you I post things for all budgets and even the most frugal people still like to splurge on some nice things. That is why I am doing this post. Plus many of us don't have to buy the whole outfit. You might have everything but the shirt for an outfit so your costs are significantly less. Valentine Date Night Looks from Nordstrom You know my husband and I really haven't done anything special for Valentine's Day. When we were dating we still had kids at home as we are … [Read more...]
Pink and White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, one of the favorites (at least for me) is Chocolate Covered Strawberries. But this year I don't want to do any boring old chocolate-covered strawberries. So this year I'm doing Pink and White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. How cute are these? Great for kids too! What a simple way to get them to eat their fruit! Pink and White Chocolate Covered Strawberries Related: Top 7 Romantic Date Night at Home Ideas How do you make white chocolate melted pink? If you want to have white chocolate melted pink, then you will want to use white baking chocolate. Once the chocolate is melted, you can use red food coloring to get a light pink tint. It is recommended that you start with three drops and go from there! You can make it as light pink or … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Decorative Candle
Learn how to make a beautiful Valentine’s Day Decorative Candle with simple supplies that you can use as a centerpiece on your dining room table for a romantic one-on-one dinner. The easy-to-prepare decorative candle adds something extra to the room to create the perfect romantic ambiance. Decorative Candle for Valentine’s Day Do you want to set the tone for a romantic evening with your significant other? If so, be sure to learn how to make this Valentine’s Day Decorative Candle. Not only does it look good, but it also smells great and will leave you with the perfect amount of lighting while enjoying a flavorful homemade meal with your partner. Even if you wouldn’t consider yourself super arts and craftsy, this project is simple and stress-free. What type of ribbon do … [Read more...]
28 Valentine’s Day Food Ideas You Will Love
When Valentine's Day hits, it is like I don't care about eating healthy. There are so many good recipes out there to indulge in. I want Valentine's Day desserts that I can share with my special someone, and possibly set the mood for a romantic evening at home. I have come across several awesome Valentine's Day food ideas that you are going to love. Head to the kitchen because you are going to love these Valentine's Day foods to tempt you as well! After all the Valentine crafts are done and remnants scattered everywhere, of course, my kids want snacks and yummy sweets. Generally, for the holiday I try to put together some special meals to be festive. Breakfast is usually Red Pancake Hearts it's always a big hit. After dinner is when the real kicker comes into play. They want a … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Ribbon Tree
This year we are going more frugal with our Valentine's Day Decorations. Using items we have had on hand for years, finally! It's starting to pay off to keep all this around in totes! We decided to make Valentine's Day Ribbon Tree and they turned out amazing! We pulled out all of our old craft supplies and found we had the majority of the materials already on hand. You might as well if your kids are crafty all the time. If not, that's fine. I have provided the supply list for you and it is relatively low cost. The kids will have a blast making this Valentine's Day Decoration for the house and will be making memories to last a lifetime. Related: 25 Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Cards Valentine's Day Ribbon Tree Getting to it- Here is what you will need to make this … [Read more...]
Frugal Valentine’s Day Ideas For Singles
There is one day many single people loathe: Valentine’s Day. Don’t feel left out! It isn’t just for couples. Now is a perfect day to show yourself and the people you love how much you care about them. Here are some great ways to have a frugal Valentine's Day. Frugal Valentine’s Day Ideas For Singles Related: 25 Valentines Day Cocktails You Will LOVE! Here are some suggestions for ways you can pamper yourself and others that won’t make you go for broke: Take this day to really love yourself. Look for a local cosmetology school and make an appointment to get a manicure or pedicure or both! At these schools, you can usually do both for less than $20. You can also score a great deal on Groupon. Get together with other singles and spend the day pampering each other with … [Read more...]
100+ Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas You Will Love
Valentine's Day is the perfect day for baking. I don't know why I try to lose weight in January, Valentines Day is where I will blow my diet. I have such a sweet tooth and here are some fantastic Valentine's Day dessert ideas. All of the following desserts are amazing. I don't think you will regret making and eating any of these! Give some of these a try and tell me what you think. Valentine's Day Dessert Ideas You Will Love Just a tip, this chocolate fondue fountain is fantastic to break out for Valentine's Day and at home date nights! You can add chocolate to anything, and it makes it instantly better! Try using it to dip marshmallows, pineapple, banana, apples, pieces of cake, cookies, and more! Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse - Strawberry cheesecake mousse – cold, … [Read more...]
Valentines Day Crafts – DIY Button Art Heart Decor
I had this crazy idea about a year ago, I bought a box of mismatched buttons for around $5. It was a huge box, and it took me and the kids days to sort them into jars by color. My plan was to have fun creating button art with the kids. I did some flowers and a Christmas tree and then got brave and went with something a bit more extravagant with my Valentine's Day Crafts and do this heart button art. Valentines Day Crafts - DIY Button Art Heart Decor This is a great craft to allow the kids their freedom to use their imagination as well. Give them buttons and a template that is easily created and let them play. Related: DIY Valentines From Popsicle Sticks – I Love You to Pieces Valentine Stretched canvas of your choice, I used an 8x8." Light pink craft … [Read more...]