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Going Green Valentine Holders

I was encouraged by Destri over at the Mother Huddle to do a Valentine version of these “Going Green Gift Card Holders.” I thought it was a great idea and eventually got around to it!

*I made a homemade template. I hope the measurements are helpful.

*Trace the template onto the inside of a grocery sack.

*Fold in all 4 sides.

*Punch holes with hole punch.

*Fill it with a lil’ somethin’ somethin’

*Add ribbon and decorate however you desire.

{could make holes bigger and use a pixie stix treat}

A little valentine love note can be placed inside, or a gift card -I personally would take coffee shop gift card over fresh flowers, any day! I plan on making some for my kids and husband. I’ll let you in on a little secret…ready?

I didn’t make my girls classroom valentines homemade…shhh!

I by no means have enough patience to make 3 classrooms, 21ish kids each, all homemade valentines. I’ve seen some of you do it, and I am amazed, but it’s not for me. I got our classroom valentines from Target on special 2/1! Ya know, the boxed ones that come with a treat and envelope? Easy.Yay.

I DO have enough time and patience to make them for my girls and husband.

My kids will have little love notes and candy on theirs, my husband…hmmm…can you handle another secret? Like, a Victoria’s Secret? shhh…

His will contain a gift card to Victoria’s Secret, for me to use, of course! Quite brilliant in my book. A gift for him that allows me to go out and shop (alone without the kids, yippee!) and in the end make us both happy..I hope!:) (my parents and grandparents are all closing their eyes and shaking their heads right now..hee hee)

Gotta Love Valentines Day!

Beauty

Think You Gotta Be A Stick To Wear Skinny Jeans? Think again!

I loved this post on Blogher by Susan Wagner, and completely agree with her. You don’t have to be a size 3 and in your twenties to wear skinny jeans. Don’t believe me? Click on this link, and check out her post and picture…she is rocking those jeans! I think she looks great, tasteful and age appropriate.

If you can think of jeans as a type of leggings or tights to wear with a longer tunic, blouse or sweater, then it may be less intimidating to wear them. I’ve seen them worn with a dress and a ballet flat, and they look great!

If you own a pair of boots, whether fancy knee high boots, winter snow boots or clunky Ugg boots, you will for sure appreciate a skinny jean. There is nothing worst than trying to stuff wide leg jeans into boots, you end up looking short and frumpy. It is hard to find a jean wide-legged enough to fit over boots, and really it defeats the whole purpose of buying a great boot if you are just gonna cover them up with your jeans.

As Susan says, it is all in the fit and proportion, if you can get them to fit well in the hip and thigh, find a great shirt or sweater to balance out the narrow leg, you may be pleasantly surprised at what a great look it is! Check out these Miribelle Dark Wash Skinny Jeans, in plus size. They have a reputation of being comfortable and stretchy. Put a great tunic that hits at the hip bone, throw on so heels, and have a night out on the town!

Beauty

Smokey Eye Tutorial

Once a year, my husbands side of the family leave all the kids at home and go out for an adults- only, fancy dinner. A private room, our own waiter, beautiful hors d’oeuvres, delicious dinner and dessert, great company and conversation–we are so spoiled! It truly is a special night, one I look forward to every year.

Tomorrow is the day, so I have been thinking about how I can make myself just a little bit fancy for our fancy night out. I have a cousin who works at Sephora, who did my eyes a couple weeks ago with a really cool, smokey look. She actually used plums instead of grays, which was a fun change. It inspired me, so now that I have an occasion, I’m gonna try it!

Here is a short tutorial video on how to make a smokey eye:

This post is linked to:
30 Minute Blog Challenge @ Steady Mom
What I Learned This Week @ Musings Of A Housewife

FUN/DIY/ Valentine's Day

Homemade Valentine Gift Bags Made From Envelopes

I did a post on “Going Green Packages and Toppers” around Christmas time. These little bags are inspired by the ones I posted about from “How About Orange..” I decided to try them in a Valentine’s theme because most Valentine treats are small and would fit perfectly in these bags. We always have envelopes laying around, so it is a great way to use them up!

I made this little heart shaped pom-pom by using silver twist ties, inspired by these from Nice Package.

I wanted to get more creative with labels, but I couldn’t get my setting right on the printer for envelopes, so I gave up after the heart print. I was really wishing I was a stamper right about then, I know there are some really great Valentine stamps out there, which would be easy and look great.

Instead, I just kept them minimal. I plan on filling these with treats and love notes, and sitting them at the breakfast table on Valentine’s day for my 3 little sweets!

I Whipped Something Up @ The Girl Creative

Making The World Cuter Monday @ Making The World C.U.T.E.R.

Talented Tuesday @ My Frugal Family

FUN/DIY/ Holidays/Parties

Mosaic Valentine Coloring Pages

I found these fun Valentine Coloring Pages at *Where Millande Plays*

My girls love coloring pages like these. Even my 10 year old will color these, since they are more ‘grown up’ than most coloring pages. To print, click here.