Valentine Chocolate Sugar Cookies
| | | |

Valentine Chocolate Sugar Cookies (she: Gina)

ByGina Kleinworth

Hi everyone! It’s Gina from Kleinworth & Co. again.

I’m back to share with you an fun little Valentine’s Day treat today. I absolutely love these cookies. Their fun Valentine colors…..the fact that they are chocolate. Love Love Love. I originally started with the mindset that these cookies would be frosted. But then as I realized that I had just purchased SO MANY bags of M&M’s with the intention of using them in baking. I am running out of time to make goodies for Valentine’s Day. Before long all these red & pink candies won’t be able to be used in my baking & there they will sit. So I scrapped the frosting idea, cut out a lot of time in the kitchen & added them to these fun Chocolate Sugar Cookies to make some really cute treats.

‘Forever My Valentine’ Series ~ A Glimpse Into My Love Life

‘Forever My Valentine’ Series ~ A Glimpse Into My Love Life

ByMariel

It’s here! This is one of my most favorite series of the year, ‘Forever My Valentine’. I ask random readers on the OSSS Facebook page to share a glimpse into their love life and why they love their marriage. Not only is it inspirational, but it’s a fun way to get ideas for Valentine’s Day!

Today, we are peeking into the love life of Delisa!

‘Forever My Valentine’ Series ~ A Glimpse Into My Love Life

‘Forever My Valentine’ Series ~ A Glimpse Into My Love Life

ByMariel

It’s here! This is one of my most favorite series of the year, ‘Forever My Valentine’. I ask random readers on the OSSS Facebook page to share a glimpse into their love life and why they love their marriage. Not only is it inspirational, but it’s a fun way to get ideas for Valentine’s Day!

Today, we are peeking into the love life of Michelle!

Valentine’s Day Flag Centerpiece DIY (she: Anne)
| |

Valentine’s Day Flag Centerpiece DIY (she: Anne)

ByAnne

Happy Tuesday friends! I can hardly believe it is already February, let alone almost Valentine’s Day! I usually am not a huge decorator for the day of love…maybe a little thing here or there, but this year I have felt a little more inspired to do something. I say it is for the kids, but it really brighten’s my work space to have some pretties around. Besides, I know how much my daughter loves things to be a little fancy…a little special. So, I thought a simple Valentine’s Day flag centerpiece would add some flair to our usual empty table, making it special for the holiday.

‘Forever My Valentine’ Series ~ A Glimpse Into My Love Life

ByMariel

It’s here! This is one of my most favorite series of the year, ‘Forever My Valentine’. I ask random readers on the OSSS Facebook page to share a glimpse into their love life and why they love their marriage. Not only is it inspirational, but it’s a fun way to get ideas for Valentine’s Day!

Today, we are peeking into the love life of Katie!

heart shaped puff pastry
| | | |

Heart Shaped Puff Pastry Pockets (she: Maria)

ByMaria

Since Valentine’s Day is coming up soon, I thought I would share this fun and easy (and so delicious!) sweet treat with you today! These little heart shaped puff pastry pockets would make for a great special breakfast or snack, and a box of these would make for a tasty gift on Valentine’s Day, or any other day!

Sassy Steals Giveaway!! 14 winners! www.orsoshesays.com

Sassy Steals Birthday Giveaway!!

ByRebecca

Sassy Steals is one of best of the daily deal sites and the one most likely to have the article of women’s clothing, kids’ clothes, or fashion jewelry that you’re looking for. You know what I’m talking about—that one item that is simply you. Maybe it’s a jewelry deal, or maybe it’s a great deal on that must-have accessory. The best part is where that clothing item or accessory came from: Sassy Steals support small businesses and handmade products.

Today Sassy Steals invites you to celebrate their second birthday with an awesome giveaway!

What Is Love? Inspirational Series www.orsoshesays.com
|

What is Love? ~ An Inspirational Series on Love

ByMariel

I wanted to do something a little EXTRA special for Valentine’s Day and this whole month. Something about love and what love really is.

What is love? Love is a feeling of deep devotion, concern, and affection. It’s expressed and felt in many different ways. I hope these favorite stories and videos that I found, will help convey the beauty of love, inspire you, and bring a little more light into your life. Every Sunday this month, you’ll find 3 new inspirational stories about love. Enjoy!

|

Children’s Book Picks 2014 ~ Valentine’s Day Tradition

ByMariel

This time of year, I’m browsing book sections everywhere I go, looking for the perfect books for my kids for Valentine’s Day. I’ve told you about our scavenger hunt tradition, where the kids find their new books, a card from mom and dad, and some Valentine’s treats along the way. You can read that post, here: Our Valentine’s Day Family Tradition. Anyway, I wanted to share with you the books I currently have in my online shopping cart right now. I think I found some fun ones!

'You've got AWESOME written all over you' Printable Valentine www.orsoshesays.com
| | | |

AWESOME Written All Over You ~ Valentines Printable

ByMariel

I hope you have enjoyed all of the Valentine printables this week! Next week is another favorite series of mine, Forever My Valentine… remember that one?? The one where we get a sneak peak into the love life of random people?? Ha, yep! But more than satisfying any nosey-needs we might have, all of these posts should inspire you and give you some great gift ideas for Valentine’s Day. Oh, and I almost forgot… ANOTHER fun series will be running all through February, every Sunday (starting in 2 days!) It’s an inspirational series all about love, and what it is. I’m excited to share it with you! It’s been on my mind for months and it’s finally time to get it out there.

Now, back to printables…

'Of All the Fish in the Sea' Valentines Printable www.orsoshesays.com
| | | |

‘Of All the Fish in the Sea…’ Fish Valentine Printable

ByMariel

Besides my kids being obsessed with Capri Suns, my kids could eat Goldfish Crackers all day long. I’ll buy goldfish crackers for my baby to munch on in church, and before Sunday even comes, my older kids have found the stash and they’re completely gone. Also gone, mine and Dan’s private stash of beef jerky and Whatchamacallits.

So, how about a fun Valentine printable revolving around Goldfish Crackers?? I know my kids would love to receive one!

Baked Ziti ~ Kid-Friendly (and awesome!) www.oneshetwoshe.com
|

Baked Ziti ~ Kid-Friendly (and awesome!)

ByMariel

Alright, who is going to be the first person to look at my picture and tell me that’s not Baked Ziti… it’s penne… ?? I know, I know! I kinda just like penne noodles better because they’re not so big. But, penne, ziti, rigatoni… whatever you choose, your family will love this. I know mine does! It’s man-friendly (plenty of meat), kid-friendly (no onion or tomato chunks), and mom-friendly (easy to make!) When I ask the kids what to make for our big Sunday dinner, this recipe for Baked Ziti is often at the top of the list.