Valentine’s Day

A very long time ago, I found this treat on Pinterest, and they have become a staple fun snack for our family when we have all the ingredients and want something sweet and savoury. It occurred to me that some of you may have never seen this and you would…

When I was younger, for Valentine’s Day, my dad would have roses delivered to my mom, and he would also send one single rose bud in a Brandy snifter to my sister and me. He started this tradition when I was almost too young to know what Valentine’s Day was.…

As a writer, I tend to hold on to words. If they are in a little note from my kids, or a love letter from my husband, or a special birthday card from my mom and dad. Over the years, some Christmas cards and birthday cards have held special meaning…

Being a part of social media for work allows me to research and try out new ways of sharing information. Today I shared my unboxing on Instagram Live. But since many of you reading the blog might not be there (yet ;)) I thought I would show you it here.…

Happy Heart Day, everyone! I hope you are having a love-filled day with hugs and kisses! This year officially marks the first year my three boys do NOT want to bring in Valentine’s Day cards for their friends. The shy years have begun and I’m so sad about it!! But…

I can hardly believe that Valentine’s Day is coming up! It feels like we just celebrated a new year. Time flies, doesn’t it? So it’s so important to stop and smell the roses…and appreciate the love around you. It can get tricky when you have lots of kids to take…

When it comes to Valentine’s Day I only think of a few places to go for sweet and thoughtful gifts for my loved ones. Hallmark is always at the top of my list. That’s why I am thrilled to be a #LoveHallmarkCA blogger for a second year. It gave me…

One thing that always comes up during this month, with much thanks to Valentine’s Day, is the idea of preserving a memory. I mean, let’s face it, all the DIY crafts, the artwork, and the items you collect in your home that surround you on a daily basis, are there…

Not long ago I was watching Mabel’s Labels mama, Julie Cole on TV talking about the excess of Valentine’s Day for children at school (to view, click here). You know what I’m talking about – the loot bags with treats, the trinkets and toys…the stuff. Now, don’t get me wrong,…

I don’t think there has ever been a special occasion in my life where I didn’t go to, pick up or receive something from Hallmark. Hallmark has been synonymous with celebrating and giving thoughtfully for over 90 years. So when I was chosen to be a blogger on the 2014 Hallmark Panel, I have…