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30 Days of Valentine’s Fun: Valentine’s Swirl Cookies

January 27, 2012 by 3 Comments

These Valentine’s cookies would be perfect for class parties or even just as a special treat for your own family.  My girls would absolutely LOVE to eat pink cookies.  Added bonus…they are also surprisingly easy to make.  Thanks to Jamie at Prudent Baby for the recipe!

Here’s what you need to make these cookies:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons brandy, or milk (I prefer milk, surprisingly enough)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Here’s how to make them -> Valentine’s Swirl Cookies Tutorial

 

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30 Days of Valentine’s Fun: Valentine’s Advent calendar

January 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

This is such a fun idea to do with your spouse or significant other.  I love the idea of taking the two weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day to reminisce and fall in love all over again.  Thanks to Pocket Full of Posies for the idea!

Here’s where to go to find templates and detailed directions on how to make this -> Valentine’s Advent Tutorial

 

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30 Days of Valentine’s Fun: Heart Shaped Smore Pops

January 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Who wouldn’t like to get a S’mores pop for a Valentine?  Yummy!  This would be a really cute gift for teachers.  You could make a little bouquet of them, arranged in a vase or cup, with a note from your child tied around it with a ribbon.  Thanks to Erin at In Between Laundry for this yummy gift idea!

Here’s how to make them -> Heart Shaped Smore Pops Tutorial

 

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30 Days of Valentine’s Fun Day #10: I Dig You Valentines

January 23, 2012 by 1 Comment

Here are the Valentines that my daughter will be making and giving to her preschool friends.  Aren’t they so cute?  I am still deciding whether or not to make them during playgroup as well.  Thanks to the Fry Family for the great idea!

Here’s where to find out how to make these as well as several other great Valentine’s crafts -> I Dig You Valentines

 

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30 Days of Valentine’s Fun Day #8: Grandparent Gift Idea

January 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

If you are still trying to come up with a Valentine’s gift idea for the kiddos to give to grandparents, here is a really cute one.  All you need is some red washable paint, a marker and a piece of paper.  I think when I do it, I will frame it just to dress it up a bit.  Thanks to Tons of Fun for this simple yet very thoughtful gift idea!

Find out more about how to make this yourself here–>Valentine idea for grandparents from Tons of Fun

 

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