When I think Valentines Day, I think chocolate – don’t you?! The flowers aren’t important, the dinner isn’t that important – but hey, there better be some chocolate involved– am I right?! Buuuuut…I’d really rather not have chocolate added to my waistline. So I’ve gone & done it – I’ve … [Read more...] about healthy eats: Peanut Butter Cup Power Smoothie
SWEETS
sweets: Peanut-Butter and Chocolate Heart Cookies
Yum! Who doesn’t love peanut butter & chocolate together?! What’s wrong with you ;) Just kidding, I understand (well, not really) – but you just may be a convert after these yummies! I took a classic recipe, replaced the Hershey Kiss with a fun chocolate heart, adding a Valentines … [Read more...] about sweets: Peanut-Butter and Chocolate Heart Cookies
Conversation Hearts Galore
Valentines Day is almost upon us & leave it to the blogging world to bring us all these fantastic ideas to cherish the iconic conversation heart. I have rounded up for you…. some learning activities (including a new one from me too) & crafts, some fun décor, some gifting treats, and of … [Read more...] about Conversation Hearts Galore
learning monkeys: Rock Candy Science
V & I have been wanting to make rock candy FOREVER! I think you know by know I’m a carnival-esque sugar junkie! Bring on the cotton candy, the rock candy, the gumballs, the taffy and the circus peanuts – oooooh circus peanuts! So, a project that involves learning & … [Read more...] about learning monkeys: Rock Candy Science
sweets: Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Can you believe these are… healthy …semi-healthy …okay maybe not at all that healthy! But, they do have a whole zucchini baked in them – wowzers! My MIL gave us some zucchini’s a while back & I’ve been creating some yumminess with them. These zucchini chocolate chip … [Read more...] about sweets: Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
sweets: The Best Apple Crisp
I usually don’t go around claiming things are “the best” in the the title. But I kid you not – this is THEE BEST apple crisp you will ever have. I have proof. Crumb topping – it’s seriously like a an inch thick – that’s what I’m talkin’ about! My MIL – a … [Read more...] about sweets: The Best Apple Crisp