Ta-da! And the blogs selected as a result of Valentine's blogger contest are, as per the list below. These blogs are now featured in the blog directory for a whole months. The selection of winning blogs wasn't easy, since the number of nominated blogs [...] read more »
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Photo Source: Sam MugrabyHappy Valentine's Day to everyone! What do you think of when you think of Valentine's Day? Do have a special someone who takes you out to dinner? Or maybe cooks you a special dinner? Gives you flowers or candy? At least a card? Yes, Valentine's Day has become a big day for the restaurants and stores.Buying a box of candy for someone used to be about five bucks. Now it is more like twenty bucks.When a trend catches on like that it becomes something that is expected of you. Now wha... read more »
I just want to say thank you on this Valentine’s Day to everyone for being so supportive! I feel the love coming through in your comments!!! I have enjoyed meeting, (through cyber space) so many new friends and it has been nice reacquainting with my old friends (you guys keep me in check). I wish you lots of love, particularly on this day! Until tomorrow...... read more »
Now for my very favorite salad in the whole wide world (seriously, we eat this almost weekly) and the chocolate covered strawberries! BACON FETA SALAD 1 pkg. Spring Greens (or your favorite greens mixture) 1 carrot, diced 3 celery stalks, diced 1/2 seedless cucumber, sliced 1/4 red onion, sliced handful of cherry/small heirloom tomatoes (you could dice a large tomato as well) 1/4 c. Craisins (dried cranberries) chopped pecans/walnuts 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese (I use the basil tomato feta) 6 s... read more »
Be original and engaging on Valentine's Day and get into the blogger contest we are launching. Selected blogs will be featured for a month in the blog directory, and promoted via our social profiles. This call is in continuation of our blogger contest we announced last year. The conditions for participation are simple: are encouraged and will be nominated original entries that got the most of reactions [...] read more »
That time of year is coming around again, 6 days to go! ...Flying pigs will be spotted in different areas around Belfast and (I am sure) - around the globe. Little cupigs with bows and arrows at the ready to shoot unsuspecting passers by.....Who will then have strong armorous romantic notions and a desire to spout some 'poetry'! "Roses are red Violets are blue sugar is sweet and so are you" Not exactly Shakespeare....Nor Hallmark for that matter read more »
This year, I decided that instead of going out to eat on Valentine's Day, I would make my husband a fun dinner. I planned my menu (way back in January) to consist of Cheesey Bacon Fondue, Bacon Feta Salad, and Chocolate Covered Strawberries! YUM. I'm pretty stoked to eat it, not gonna lie. I'll be sharing the salad and strawberries next week, but here's the recipe I plan to use for the fondue: Servings:12Skills:BeginningPrep Time:25 min (not including thaw time)Bake Time:minIngredients 1 Loaf Rhodes... read more »
I used the blog backgrounds that I made earlier to make some Valentine gift box printables! I've seen these before and found a free template for it atPaperCraft Art Creative. I used their idea but incorporated my backgrounds in my own template to make some that have Valentine patterns and a fun matching heart for the top. Click on the valentine box template that you like, and it will enlarge. Then right click on the enlarged image to save and then use to print. To make your box, follow the instruct... read more »
