We celebrated Valentine’s Day at Stone Hill Cottage (my new/old log cabin) a bit early this year. That’s because my darling cousin and her adorable family were coming to visit, and I decided it would be fun to acknowledge Saint Valentine while they were here. While Valentine’s Day can be a romantic couple’s holiday, I think […]
Hello! I HEART VALENTINE’S DAY. Photo Via One of my favorite songs is My Funny Valentine. I love listening to this song any time of year. You must take a few moments to watch and listen to this young woman sing this beautiful song. It’s very touching. My funny valentine Sweet comic valentine You make […]
Today on the blog I’ll be sharing with you many wonderful examples of how to host a magnificent engagement party. Don’t miss it!
Hi there. As we near Valentine’s Day I wanted to share with you a baker’s dozen valentine cakes made by a lot of very talented and creative cooks whose work I admire. I don’t have the patience to decorate cakes like these but truly appreciate the folks who do. My cakes are generally delicious and […]
Hello, It’s February already and Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. For many years of my life, this was a time of year I’d be working with my kids on the Valentine cards and goodies they would share with their classmates. Sadly for me, these kind of activities expired when my boys graduated from elementary school. […]
Hi There! I have been pondering lately what to make for my husband in celebration of Valentine’s Day. So low-and-behold I was surprised to find small, cooked, whole lobsters on special at my local supermarket. I think that because Valentine’s Day is around the corner, Stater Bros felt people like me might want to cook up […]
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