A gift for someone HOT in your life!

I want to share with you what I did for my hubby this year for V-day.

Something simple, inexpensive, thoughtful, cute and something he'll totally love. . .

Snacks!

I made him a basket of HOT snacks and goodies.

My theme was obviously to let him know how hot I think he is!  Cute right?!

I included in the basket many of his favorite snacks, all spicy or HOT!

Hot Tamales, salsa, flaming hot cheetos and munchies, hot cocoa packets, spicy V-8 juice, red hots, etc.

I also made a few little cards {complete with images of flames} to let him know how HOT he is!

Though I used this as a Valentines day gift, this would be perfect for any occasion. . . birthday, anniversary, or a just because gift.

What man doesn't love his snacks. ☺

I hope some of you can get some use out of this. . . We're all looking for new ideas!

Cuuute Heart Owl Valentines!

Aren't owls just so cute right now?

So I made some fun owl valentines!

Look at this cute little owl. . . Made of hearts. . . a heart body and two little heart feet!

 Candy for V-day is all great and good, but you gotta have a little card to share a little love right?

 A clever little owl statement on each card completes it!

I think they are super cuuuute, and totally my style!

 If they are your style too, go ahead and use 'em!

I printed eight cards to a sheet and they are the perfect size.

I hope you enjoy these. . . If you wanna share them, "Owl" really appreciate it! :)

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes for V-Day!

I made some V-day treats last weekend that were way easy, cute and gooood!

Strawberry cupcakes topped with chocolate covered strawberries.

What is it about chocolate covered strawberries and Valentines day?

No complaints from me. . .

I love these little bites or juicy, chocolaty goodness

 So for these yummy treats I started by dipping my strawberries, and making some cupcakes.

I went with strawberry cupcakes cuz, helloooo, they are pink, and strawberry. . . perfect!

I frosted some with chocolate, some with strawberry and some with both chocolate and strawberry frosting.

{They taste pretty dang good no matter what I frosted them with!}

 Once they were good and frosted I topped each one with a chocolate covered strawberry and drizzled some melted chocolate on the top.

I say, you can never have too much chocolate right?!

They were really good and lets face it, we all love a festive treat!

Such a cute way to dress up a simple cupcake and make it your own!

Valentines "Mix Tape" {with cute printable}

I love holidays. . . I love an excuse to celebrate!

Valentines day is a holiday when we try to do a little something special for each other but don't spend too much money.

So, while trying to come up with something sweet for my valentine I had a great idea. . .

I'll make him a mix tape!

What???  

Those aren't "the thing" any more?

Yes, you're right.

But here is my updated version of a mix tape!

A cd full of love songs that I took the time to compile just for my sweetheart, with this super cute graphic to complete the Mix Tape feel!

Here is a list of some of the songs I'll be including on my own "mix tape".  I'll also be adding a few songs with more personal meaning

L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole

Your Guardian Angel - The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

Become - Goo Goo Dolls

That's Amore - Dean Martin

Open Arms - Journey

Everything - Stereo Fuse

I'll Be - Edwin McCain

I'll Make Love to You - Boys II Men

Ice Cream - Sarah McLachlan

Name - Goo Goo Dolls

When You Say Nothing at All - Alison Krauss

Faithfully - Journey

My Best Friend - Tim McGraw

Sway - Dean Martin

So go ahead and make your own valentines mix tape.  It'll make perfect dinner music, maybe your sweetheart will even give you a spin you around the dance kitchen floor.

Please feel free to use my super cute graphic if you feel so inclined, Just let people know where you got it!

☺

Valentines Day Alpha Printables

I like Valentines day. . . but I hate spending money for it!

I just feel like, I really don't need to buy the things the stores tell me to, just to show people I love them.

I like to do that in my own {super frugal} way. :)

I've got a few super cute V-day ideas up my sleeve for ya, but today I'm gonna share with you the alpha printables I made to put in my printables frame.

I love the alpha art because of the simplicity of it, and I love the black, white and red too.

Here is another one where I kept the letters in order.  This one might be my favorite.

I haven't tried yet, but I think these would be cute printed smaller and given out as valentines cards.

So go ahead and print them, and if you use them I'd love to know what you think!

Rice Krispy Treats With a Twist

Here is something I made my Hubby for Valentines day. . .
I made it for V day but it could easily be used for any occasion. Just use any shape cookie cutter and any color of chocolate. I plan to make these again for sure!

I was going for a bouquet type look, Not sure if I pulled it off quite. But he liked it and that's what matters.

I found the idea from the website No Fuss Fabulous but I did it my own way.
I formed the Rice Krispies into my cookie cutters and not into a pan first. Then I put them on the sticks and stuck them in the fridge. I found I had to cover the bottoms with chocolate (I spooned the chocolate on) and it helped the rice krispies stay on the stick once it hardened.
I decorated them, wrapped them up, and stuck them in a vase full of candy! He loved them and ate them all!
(He even shared some with me, Yay!)