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Valentine’s Puppy Chow Recipe – Nut Free

This festive Valentine's Puppy Chow recipe is nut-free and a perfect treat to bring to school or just enjoy at home. Puppy Chow is one of my all time favorite snacks. Which is actually kind of funny because I never had it as a kid. I wasn't introduced to Puppy Chow until I was a teacher and one of my students brought some in for a snack and insisted I try it. (She actually referred to it as Muddy Buddy Mix.) I was instantly hooked! Today I'm sharing a fun Puppy Chow Recipe with a Valentine's

Delicious OREO Candy Bark Recipe for Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. Hey, any holiday that is centered around chocolate is a good one in my book! Plus I just love the pink and reds everywhere when the winter is starting to look bleak and grey outside. If you are looking for a colorful and delicious recipe to make with your kids - or even just for yourself - this OREO Candy Bark recipe is perfect! (Plus it incorporates Oreos, which are one of my favorite cookies!!) One of the things I particularly love about this

Valentine’s Day Craft: Button Mosaic Jar

Growing up in northern Wisconsin, or “snow country,” as my mother always says, crafting was an integral part of surviving winter. Sure, we went sledding, ice skating, and made snow forts, but there’s nothing quite as reliable as a skein of yarn or a bottle of ModgePodge and scrapbook paper to keep you from succumbing to cabin fever during sub-zero temps and blizzard-like conditions. As I rifled through my extensive collection of craft supplies recently, I saw a big bag

Stacked Heart Valentine Cookies

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to celebrate everything heart shaped! While people tend to think of chocolates as the "go-to" Valentine's Day gift, I have always been partial to cookies. These heart-shaped stacked Valentine Cookies are elegant enough to impress even your pickiest Valentine and super tasty to boot. If you are inclined, you can absolutely make your own sugar cookie dough to makes Valentine cookies even more personal. If you are more pressed for time (like it seems I always

DIY Gumball Craft for Valentine’s Day

“I Chews You” DIY Gumball Craft for Valentine's Day Nothing says love more than a homemade valentine. This quick and easy (but oh-so-cute) DIY craft for Valentine's Day is perfect for gifting to classmates in a nut-free classroom or even just sharing with that special someone. These mini gumball "machines" are cute enough to serve as Valentine's decor in your home or classroom. Yet, they are easy and inexpensive enough to make that you can absolutely use them as class Valentine's as well.

DIY Valentines Project: Clothesline Heart Frame

Happy Valentine's Day!! Hopefully you will be showered with love and Valentines today - and if you are looking for a fun way to display them, then I have the perfect DIY craft for you. This DIY Valentine Clothesline Heart Frame can be used to display your beautiful Valentines, favorite pictures or just as decor using the hearts in the instructions. Materials: Picture frame Jute twine Cardstock with various designs Mini clothespins Chalk paint Paintbrush Scissors Hot glue