Monthly Archives: February 2010

My New Favorite Cookie

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Charity

I recently discovered the awesomeness that is gluten-free peanut butter cookies.  Who needs flour?  It only takes away from the peanut buttery goodness! I used chunky peanut butter to get those little peanutty bits. I use what I call the … Continue reading →

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Scrapbook Paper-Wrapped Valentine Boxes

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Charity

Remember the scrapbook paper-wrapped boxes I made for Christmas?  I used the same technique to make some Valentine’s Day boxes to package chocolate cold process soap hearts that I made using a heart-shaped silicone muffin pan. The embellishments were made … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Covered Cherries

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Charity

My 6 year old, Ethan, loves maraschino cherries.  Loves them.  So, I decided to make him some Chocolate-Covered Cherries for Valentine’s Day.  I used the recipe in my Better Homes and Gardens cook book.  The recipe is for 60, but … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Ideas From Around the Web

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Charity

I have a couple more Valentine’s Day posts that I am working on for today.  In the meantime, check out these other Valentine’s Day ideas from the web. Red Velvet Whoopie Pies (they’re heart-shaped!) Rice Krispie and Coco Pops Treats … Continue reading →

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Jello Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day, or Any Day

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Charity

The Valentine’s Day soap cupcakes looked good enough to eat.  Add to that the fact that I scented mine with a yummy amaretto-like fragrance oil, which is my favorite flavor, and I just had to make an edible version. To … Continue reading →

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Felted Heart Scarf from The Crafts Dept.

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Charity

Learn how to make this simple, yet adorable felted heart scarf from The Crafts Dept. blog at Martha Stewart.com. I have always wanted to try needle felting.  It looks fun and rather simple to do this beginner project.  I might … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Soap Cupcakes

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Charity

Okay, I am a blog slacker lately, I know, but on the bright side, my long-time readers are used to it! I really wanted to do tons of awesome Valentine’s Day posts and here I am, only a week before … Continue reading →

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