Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie www.orsoshesays.com
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The Ultimate Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie

ByMariel

It’s the time again! Welcome to the blog hop featuring 10 of our favorite creative bloggers. This month’s theme is RED. Because of my obsession with this Chocolate Cherry Fruit Dip, I thought it would be fun to alter the recipe to make it work for a pie… a Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie! So, I solicited my mom and we slaved away in the kitchen, making this recipe absolutely amazing. Paired with an Oreo Crust, okay… yum.

Come check it out and see all the other fun RED projects from my blogging buds!

What Is Love? ~ An Inspirational Series on Love, Part 2
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What Is Love? ~ An Inspirational Series on Love, Part 2

ByMariel

What is Love? Part 2. For the month of February, every Sunday, I wanted to do a little ‘What is Love’ series; a collection of random stories and videos that exhibit love.

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.

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

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

ByMariel

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 Karen!

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February Family Night…Sending the LOVE! (she: Tonii)

ByTonii

I am so excited to be back and sharing a great family night activity for one of my MOST favorite holidays…Valentine’s Day! Now I don’t know about you, but in our house Valentine’s Day has become a family affair 🙂 Don’t get me wrong, I love a romantic date with my hubby, but I am also not about to pass up a chance to spend the month of February teaching my kids how they can better show love in our family and to those around us!

Every year for Valentine’s I put out some cute little mailboxes I got from Target in the Dollar Spot. Once a day starting February 1st I put a little something in each of the kids’ mailboxes, anything from a note telling them something I love about them or a pencil and notepad. It has become one of our favorite traditions, and as I got them out this year I thought maybe we could use them to not only focus on receiving love…but SENDING some love out as well!

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Valentine Spin Wheel Game (she: Darleen)

ByDarleen

Hello, hello! My name is Darleen, and I am one of the new contributors here. I stay busy over at Darling Darleen and with my shop Darleen Meier Jewelry. I’m one of those people who likes to go all out for each holiday and birthday. I tell myself I’m doing it for my children, but I’m realizing it might really be for me! So, I’m excited to share with you a Valentine craft, or more specifically, a Valentine Spin Wheel game that your child can hand out in the classroom or as a favor for a V-day party. It’s an adorable Valentine, and it’s interactive! I’ve been wanting to create a spin wheel game for a while. And Valentine’s Day couldn’t be better for it! It brings back childhood memories from spin wheels I used to cut out off the back of cereal boxes. We tested this game out with a little neighborhood valentine party, and all the kids had a good laugh.

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

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

ByMariel

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 Andrea!

Valentine Chocolate Sugar Cookies
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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)
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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!

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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!