Valentine's Day Cards

Loving these cards for Valentines Day. I didn't think it was possible, but Rifle Co.'s cards just keep getting cuter and cuter. If only my wallet was infinitely deep, I'd buy out the entire shop!

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Hot Dog of a Valentine's Day

My fiance and I have a tradition of doing a low-key night out for Valentine's Day, which I love! Throughout most of HS and college, I've spent many a Valentine's Day single. Rather than chocolates, roses, and the like, I'd spend my lovey dovey night watching movies or doing takeout with my best girlfriends as opposed to a significant other in years past, I appreciate all the pink and red of the holiday but was never big about going out for a fancy Valentine's night meal.

Therefore, B & I have started our own tradition - a casual dinner and a movie. Two years ago we dined at our favorite burger joint - Red Mill, last year we were in Cabo and enjoyed nachos and fish tacos on the beach, and this year we hit up Po Dog in the University District. (Added bonus: this counts are New Restaurant #4 in my restaurant challenge!)

They have every kind of crazy hot dog you can imagine - mac & cheese, PB & J dog, fajitas dog, even a wasabi-egg roll dog. We tried some unique dogs, but we were not THAT adventurous.

French fries and deep fried pickles to start.

My Dub-T dog; cheese sauce layered with crushed potato chips, ketchup, and mustard. The potato chips gave the dog a satisfying crunch, super yummy!

B in true MidWest form ordered the Chicago dog, topped with peppers, onions, tomatoes, spicy deli mustard, and relish. We capped off the evening with The Kings Speech, very good!

Happy Valentine's Day my love!

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone out there! While this was never a favorite holiday of mine, it has grown on me substantially since I became a teacher. The magic of sharing valentines just shines with a new luster in the eyes of 7 and 8-year olds. We'll be having our Valentine's Day party today; decorating cookies, playing musical chairs, and delivering valentines to respective classmates. Looking forward to an afternoon of pink and red, and lots of sugar!

Last year we were in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico over Valentines Day, but the year previous we V-Day dinner at our favorite gourmet burger place in Seattle, which was refreshingly low key but still fun and romantic. This year, he surprised me with a bouquet of beautiful flowers and a sweet card yesterday when I came home from running errands. We'll be doing dinner and a movie tonight, details TBD.

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Sweet Heart

Isn't this the cutest tee for V-Day?

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Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day was fantastic...

Flowers, candy, dinner, and spending time with the one I love. I hope your Valentine's Days were just as lovely!

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Will You Be My Valentine?

I think adults often tend to forget the thrill Valentine's Day holds for children. My students are bouncing off the walls in anticipation of our upcoming Valentine's Day party. The thought of unlimited candy and sugary treats at school is excitement enough!

For the past few days, I've been trying to think of clever, creative Valentines to make for my students for our upcoming Valentine's Day party. I love these quilled Valentines by decor-extraordinaire Martha Stewart. If you find that you aren't artistically inclined, there's even a step-by-step guide to help you along the way.

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Natural Valentine

Talk about finding love in nature, when cut lengthwise, these Calimyrna figs look like little hearts! A sweet complement to a selection of savory cheeses. A perfect start to a low key Valentine's Day dinner.

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