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Chocolate Nutella Strawberry Pastries with Almond Glaze

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Contributing Writer: Leslie Cates from The Cozy Little Kitchen      These lovely little pastries are the perfect confection to quickly whip up as a special dessert for your family.  While they look like something from a French patisserie (bakery), they are not at all time consuming or difficult to make!  This dessert is actually made with refrigerated pie crust-- a modern-day favorite of mine-- that has been rolled up with chocolate-hazelnut spread and sweet strawberry preserves.  They're simple … [Read more...]

DIY Easy Valentine Cards: Golf Ball Valentines

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Contributing Writer: Kelly Griglione from the Notable Nest Have less than an hour to get together a set of Valentines, yet want them to be cute and unique? Well you're in the right place! I've got just the craft for you, plus a free printable to make it that much easier. A couple weeks ago I made some really cute "Be Mine" wrappers for a Nerds box and was excited to have our valentines ready ahead of time. Then we got a reminder that no candy is allowed to be passed out for Valentine's Day … [Read more...]

Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie

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For all of you Orange Julius lovers here's a healthy version of this drink.  It's really good but don't expect the sugar packed Orange Julius you get at your smoothie joint. I have been experimenting with smoothies this year because it's a good way to sneak in veggies in your kids breakfast.  I think I may try to sneak in carrot juice in this smoothie next time. My boys never figure out that there are veggies and they always ask for seconds. Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie 1.5  cps Orange … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Printable: “You’ve Been Heart Attacked” Activity

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For 13 years now, I have Heart Attacked my husband every February 14th.  I have heart attacked his car, I have heart attacked his classroom (that was too much work) and I have heart attacked his classroom door (he's a teacher). But I never thought of doing this to friends, neighbors, teachers until this year. Spreading good cheer this time of the year to others beyond your loved one is AWESOME! We have also enjoyed doing this with our kids for the last several years. Our kids love it so much … [Read more...]

Creative Love Note Ideas #2: Shakespeare, Hearts and Toothpaste

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Let's take these creative love note ideas to the bathroom! I just discovered dry erase crayons and I have been having so much fun with them! Remember I am also doing a kid version of this series: creative valentine kid activities . Stop by and see how we use our foam hearts in the tub for the kids.  If you missed our first project on Creative Love Note Ideas you have to see these adorable mini notes. I have an embarrassing story to share about our creative love notes in the bathroom. One year … [Read more...]