I can't believe Valentine's Day is just around the corner. What would a day of love be like with out a little sweetness? Nestle is here with some yummy cookies to sweeten your day. You can find them in your refrigerated section of your grocery store. My kids always love when I pick up these cookies because they are cute and yummy and I love them because they are cheap and easy to make. Of course … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Cupcake Ideas with Wilton
As you already know my favorite thing to bring to snack for Gavin's class is cupcakes. Finding new ways to decorate them and showcase each holiday is always a favorite part of the process for me. You'll never see me turn down a chance to make the perfect cupcake. First of course you need to start with cupcakes. In the spirit of Valentine's Day I made strawberry cupcakes. I used Wilton's … [Read more...]
Build-A-Bear Has Valentine’s Day Covered! Review and Giveaway!
Nothing brings a smile to a child's face then the words Build-A-Bear. Kids don't just love the adorable little critters that become their own it's the entire experience of making their special friend, filling out the adoption paper work, and bringing them home. In our opinion the trip to Build-A-Bear is a gift in itself! So as we approach Valentine's Day a visit there is the perfect way to tell my … [Read more...]
Heart Shaped Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Fudge Icing and Sprinkles! Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
I love being a Wilton Mom. I know I say it over and over again. But it's true. I love it. I never knew just how much fun baking could be! Recently they brought out all the Pops! Fun and it made me try those yummy brownie pops at Christmastime. They got rave reviews and I really wanted to start doing more with them. This brought me to my latest fun recipe, Heart Shaped Fudge Brownies! Of course … [Read more...]
Snow Day & Making Cupcakes in Ice Cream Cones {Recipe}
We had a snow day yesterday. Well, a snow day in terms of no school & work. The snow actually never came. We got an inch. It started snowing at 3:30pm. I love when they hold so much faith in the weatherman! The day actually came in really useful! We got many of our Valentine's Day projects done. Having the day together we had time to prep for Gavin's preschool party tomorrow and Johnny's on … [Read more...]
Mailboxes & Handmade Valentine’s!
So many thanks goes to The Berry's Patch who gave me the heads up on these mailbox kits at Walmart for only $4! I couldn't resist and went out and got my boys one too! I did have a bit of trouble finding them though LOL! I ended up going to 3 different Walmart's before I found them. And they weren't in the main Valentine's Day isles with all the candy. They ended up in the back of the store in … [Read more...]