💝 Happy February everyone! 💝
Join me and my author friends as we share some fun posts for this month. Check theirs out at the end.
Today, I’m going to share three of my favorite things for Valentine’s Day. One of my favorite holidays.
*Crafts
*Sweets
*Books
First Up, This Fun Card To Make
Growing up, our mom was always making crafts and Valentine’s Day was one of her favorites. Mine, too! If you follow me, you know I’m all about the hearts, year round. 💝
I also love trees! So, why not combine the two? You can add special sayings like:
“My Love Keeps Growing and Growing For You”
“Spread Your Love Like Leaves On A Tree”
Or, just write a personal message with your name on it.
Use any kind of paper or cardstock. Use, crayons, colored pencils, paints or your favorite art mediums. Follow these directions to make your special card.
Next Up…
The Best Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge Ever!
You’ll need…
3 cups chocolate chips. Use any chocolates you like. I prefer the milk chocolate.
1 can fat free sweetened condensed milk. (You can’t tell the difference since this fudge is loaded with sweetness.)
24 regular size unwrapped peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Line 9×13 baking dish with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray lightly. Line with 12 peanut butter cups If you need to fill the bottom of your pan, add more.
- Use a large microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir together. Microwave 30 second. Stir. Keep melting until completely smooth. Pour over peanut butter cups to cover them all.
- Cut up the remaining Reese’s and press into the top. Let it set to cool to room temperature {30 minutes to 1 hour} before refrigerating. Cover and refrigerate until completely solid. Overnight works great. Once it’s solid, remove from the pan using the foil and cut into small 1 inch by 1 inch squares.
- These are very rich and soooo good!
Last, But, Not Least…..
Books!
Click on the poster below to read about these eleven titles. If you have any questions about them for your readers, let me know.
Don’t forget to click on the author names below for more February fun! Don’t forget to check out their books, too.
Thanks for stopping by, and as always,
Happy Reading!
Rosie
Sandra Bennett – “Every Summer Has a Story”
Cat Michaels – Weather Outside is Frightful, But Our Southern Snow Daze is Delightful, Y’all.
James Milson – Small Little Unexpected Acts of Kindness (And a Teabag Squeezer Thingy)
Julie Gorges – 6 New Baby Boomer Home Design Trends to Beautify Your Home
I love the hand heart tree! It’s a great idea for a craft or a card!
Thank you, Jessica! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Lots of fun to make for all occasions. 🙂
Happy Valentine’s Day, Rosie! I am all over that peanut butter fudge -:D! What fun to do the heart hands with the Littles, too.
Cat, I think you will really like them. I didn’t mention the brand name on the peanut butter cups, but you know. 🙂
We tried out our heart tree today. So much fun and possibilities for other holidays and birthdays, too!
Happy Valentine’s Day and enjoy your February!
Trying that chocolate and peanut recipe for sure! Absolutely love all your books and hope people will click on your link to discover all your wonderful works for kids!
Thanks for stopping by to read this post, Julie.
I made them a few years ago and people were blown away on how good they were. It would be a perfect treat to add to Valentine’s Day. Let me know what you think when you make them.
Thank you so much for your kind words on my books. I have so much fun making them. Keep watching, I have a new one coming out this year that I’m excited about. 🙂
Hi Rosie, If I were still teaching I would definitely get my class to make these valentines cards, they are a fun idea. Like the sound of the fudge but I don’t think we can get peanut butter cups over here. At least I’ve not heard them. Hope your books are all doing well, I didn’t realise how many there were until I saw them all together like that.
I know you would have fun making them with your students. You can try them out with your littles. 🙂
I’ll try and look up the peanut butter cups where you are and see if I can find something similar. They are so good!
My books are going great and I’m having so much fun making them. This next one is a big deal to me for many reasons. Once I get closer to finishing it, I’ll reveal more why. 🙂
Thanks always for stopping by and reading my blog, Sandra.