~Happy Valentine’s Day~ You know you have been married 20+ years when you buy each other lamps for Valentine’s Day! I am not a flowers type a girl… perennials yes.. flowers not so much (unless flowers are an “add-on”). Then flowers are okay for Valentine’s Day! What I am really in love with is my [Read more…]
The Proposal Movie
a romantic comedy with or without your Valentine I just saw the movie The Proposal with Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullocks over the weekend! How did I not see this movie when it first came out?! It has two of my favorite actors and Betty White! Here’s a snippet of the ending of the Proposal because it has [Read more…]
Valentine’s Day Gift Idea
Memorable Valentine’s Gift Idea for your Guy As many of you know I affectionately refer to my husband as my {first}. Today I am sharing a fun Valentine’s Day gift idea for your guy! Ladies, if you have been married for “awhile” you know husbands do not put new undergarments at the top of their wish list. [Read more…]
Sugared Cranberries
~the sweet~tart cranberries are perfect for Valentine’s Day~ I am so excited to share these sugared cranberries. They are easier to prepare than I expected and my entire family loved the sweet/tart combination. I had these at a “mom’s holiday brunch” last year and I have been looking for an easy recipe since then. They [Read more…]
Valentine’s Day: Where’s dinner?
**disclaimer: I repost this every year and email my {first} husband a copy a few days before Valentine’s Day. Just a not so subtle reminder of the “happy wife, happy life” motto I subscribe to on a daily basis! ** My Valentine’s Day was spent in the Atlanta airport, making my way back to Colorado. Before leaving [Read more…]
Rolos and Raspberries- the best last minute dessert!
Rolos and Raspberries Happy Valentine’s Day! Today I am sharing Rolos and Raspberries-the best last minute dessert. I call them Rolo-berries and these are my go to dessert! Seriously there are two ingredients to make this easy dessert for parties or a girls night! This dessert if the perfect combination of chocolate and fruit. It gives you caramel and chocolate with the added bonus [Read more…]
Martha Stewart Heart Sandwich Cookies
Martha Stewart made these Heart Sandwich Cookies on an episode of the Today Show. I am not Martha! If you want a laugh make sure to read my instructions in the recipe box below. I wonder what happened in my childhood that I can’t follow a recipe? Here is the recipe and my slightly altered version (like [Read more…]
Valentine Wreath for Under $5.00
I love this wreath. My family does not. My son and {first} husband came home from tennis and upon seeing the front door, my youngest son said, “oh no… Dad.. look what mom did.” He added that it was too early for Valentine decorations. I still like it. The wreath was in the Christmas clearance [Read more…]
