Easy Valentines from The Grocery Store!

Typically Valentine's Day 

is all about flowers and candy to express our love.

Often times life gets in the way and the last minute scramble for a gift,

means exorbitantly priced roses and chocolates.  

Well don't worry, there are lots of amazing, fun and useful things 

you can pick up at the store that will make them laugh and swoon on February 14th.

Sometimes condiments, sauces and spices say it best...

Tell your Valentine that they are special...

Oh SOY do you love them...

and that nothing beats, 

U and MI...

Then head to the candy aisle.

A big tub of licorice is all you need to ask them to Be Vine...

Everyone should be grinning on this day of love, 

and Barry Manilow said it best, 

isn't your Valentine the reason you smile?  

Keep it fresh with a new toothbrush...

It is amazing what switching out a few letters will do!

Whether you love them a "latte" or a "lotto",

 they will appreciate a coffee or a chance to win the big bucks...

and why go out to a restaurant when you can have a 

Ramen-tic dinner at home??

Happy Valentine's Day!

Fun Ways to Give Money for Valentine's Day

Of course we all know that you can't buy love but

I know quite a few people that would love money for 

Valentine's Day!

I've got some easy and maybe a little cheesy ways to 

stash the cash to and fill their hearts...

Bakers gonna bake, 

but you never know when they are short on dough...

Cookie dough, a heart cutter and a bill-wrapped mini rolling pin will definitely warm their heart.

You never want your loved ones to change...

but some of them are in college,

 and have never valued a roll of quarters more than on laundry day!

Everyone loves conversation hearts this time of year...

but not many get "Converse-ation" and money hearts...

Perfect for that kid on the go.

Who doesn't appreciate a few bucks?

I am sure someone "deer" to you would...

Forest Gump's mother was wise about many things, 

especially her outlook on life.

But on Valentine's Day a box of chocolates...

with a special surprise will make this treat so much richer and sweeter.

I am looking forward to spending time with my Valentines!

Tutorial on how to fold bills into a heart here.

Big Squeeze Valentines

One of the things my daughter misses the most 

while living in the college dorm is fresh fruit.

Being the California girl that she is, she especially misses oranges.

I wanted her to know how much I want to give her a big squeeze for Valentine's Day 

so we're sending her a crate from the Golden State!

Clementines for a Cutie Pie...

Can you feel the love?

We miss her a bushel and a peck...

but hoping lots of squeezes will help!

You can't hurry love... turtle school valentines

When it comes to love, it's usually best to take it slow.

These Turtle Valentines may have a hard shell, 

but sweet, unhurried sentiment...

There's no rush, right?

We all have a little time...

for turtle love...

A New Year - a stylish new way to "watch" what you eat

The New Year is the perfect time for a fresh start.

A new outlook, a clean slate,  an opportunity to celebrate yourself.

Nothing gets me more inspired to live well than a trip to a local farmers' market.

Vibrant colors, local produce and enthusiastic farmers excited to share their bounty.

This year, to make staying on track more stylish,  

I'm heading out with a cool, unique wooden wristwatch.

Jord wood timepieces are not only fashionable and fun, 

they are modeled after a modern lifestyle.

Much like my farmers' market friends, they value sustainability and experiential living.

Their journey is to create something beautiful yet functional and are dedicated to making time count. 

"Moments are bigger than minutes and your watch should tell more than time."

My Reece Walnut and Navy watch looks amazing with everything.

Orange...

Avocado...

Mango...

Tomato...

or even more tropical Pineapple...

Whatever your hopes are for the new year, Jord has a style for you.
Their amazing array of men's and women's watches also make great gifts...
the perfect Valentine's day present!
Until Saturday, January 22, 2017 you can enter to win

$100 toward your own watch.

 EVERYONE who enters will automatically receive $25 egift code. 

Enter the giveaway here,

Thank you to Jord for sponsoring this post.  All opinions are my own and I could not be more thrilled with my Wooden Wristwatch.

Curry Up! Last minute Golden State Warriors Valentines

It is not too late to pass out

school Valentines that will be a slam dunk!

The red hot Warriors are the perfect shot for a winning card...

and you can utilize your bouncy ball handling skills.

The Dub Nation is proud of our Champions, 

and now John's friends will know they are champs too...

So Curry up, Valentine's Day is almost here!

Basketball bouncy balls are available at Party City.