S’more Love

2.12.2016

I think I may have saved the best Valentine for last. I mean, Rubber Duckies are cool. And Valentine Love Banners are even cooler. But do you know what’s even better? S’mores. Because who doesn’t love the perfect combination of gooey marshmellow, crunchy graham crackers, and melty chocolate. Even if “melty” isn’t a word. It’s a word now.

I am not a huge fan of Peeps. When they were only around for Easter, it wasn’t too much to deal with. But now they’re everywhere: Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter? They’re like creepy clowns popping up in my nightmares. It’s just too much. What’s next? President’s Day Peeps?

The only saving grace for Peeps is that they can be used in S’mores. Which makes them perfect for my Valentines this year. To make up for the Peeps inclusion, I added a Ghirardelli square. Because there’s definitely not many things better than Ghirardelli chocolate.

Print your S’more Love tag here.

After you make all of your Valentine treats with these fabulous ideas, enjoy your holiday weekend! If you’re lucky enough to have a three day (like me!), hopefully you can get out and do something fun! If not, just follow me on Snapchat. I’ll be sure to post some fun snaps from Mazatlan. You can live vicariously through me. Trust me, it’ll be fun. And if not, well you didn’t waste too much time, now did you? Username: shauna841505

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How much do I love thee?

2.11.2016

Let me count down the ways that I love you! In case I don’t show you enough how much I love you, I present to you….(drumroll please)….The Hourly Love Banner. For each hour of your day on Valentine’s Day, you can take out a little note card with a proclamation of my undying love and affection. And while all of my proclamations may seem like they’re directed towards a fresh, 100% pure beef, unfrozen hamburger patty….trust me, they are really written for you. You have a lot in common with my favorite meal: you’re always fresh, you’re always consistent, and you always satisfy me. These are reasons why I love you. And they just so happen to be reasons why I love In N Out too.

Now, I know that I’m not the only Valentine’s Freak out there. I can’t possibly be the only woman that loves to go overboard with love notes, heart decals, and sweet treats. I do, however, know that some of my friends are not nearly as obnoxious about it as I happen to be (which…to be fair…my husband happens to tell me he appreciates). So for those friends, I thought I’d throw them a little lifeline. Hence my Hourly Love Banner. Which I just named. It’s a great name, isn’t it?

Simply print the banner, cut out the hearts, and string into a banner. It does require a little bit of time, which we all know is very valuable these days. So that’s why your Valentine will appreciate it even more. Especially when you can talk your creative friend into cutting and stringing it for you. Which my friend just so happened to do.

If you don’t have the space for an hourly banner, just hand your Valentine the hearts each hour. Which also happens to be the way I plan on doing it. In Mexico. On the beach. With a cocktail in my hand. Trip #2 of 2016 here I come!

Print your hourly hearts here.

Print your note card hearts here.

After printing the hourly hearts, you will need to create a back pocket for them. I traced mine onto white cardstock and used a glue stick to adhere. Trim to size! Good luck. I couldn’t have made it any easier for you.

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Rubber Ducky Valentines!

2.08.2016

Remember back in grade school, when you made a Valentine Mailbox, and everyone in your class gave you a Valentine? Then you grew up and had to “adult” and all the fun was taken out of Valentine’s Day. You had to trade in your Valentine Mailbox for a work desk stacked with things that needed to get done. I wish we could bring back the Valentine Mailbox to our grown up jobs. I would love to spend Friday taking in Valentine’s from all of my co-workers. I’d hope that we’ve graduated from paper Valentine’s to things like cheeseburgers, slices of pizza, cupcakes, etc. I would even settle for some coffee and wine. Why can’t we all just adopt this way of celebrating? I will gladly accept your food and drinks, and in exchange I will give you this adorable little rubber ducky.

This isn’t just any regular rubber ducky. It’s a miniature one. And it’s adorable. Who wouldn’t want a eenie meenie tiny rubber ducky? It is worth at least five cheeseburgers. Plus, it comes with it’s own adorable little tag. Clearly it’s even better than the cheeseburgers.

In case you have come over to the bright side, and realized how amazing these little rubber duckies are, you can find your own pack at Michael’s. Then print the tag below, and you’ve got an adorable little Valentine to give to all of your favorite friends or co-workers! Hopefully all of my co-workers will read this and decide to bring me cheeseburgers and pizza on Friday. They should not be worried that I am traveling to Mexico on Saturday and will be spending the weekend in a bikini. Puhhhlease. It’s worth it.

Print your Rubber Ducky tags here.

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Survival Kit for the Unemployed

2.02.2016

I cannot wait until I turn 51. I know most people don’t want to get older, but I have been counting down to my retirement since I started working at 14. Only twenty more years to go, and I’ll finally be able to do exactly what I want to do every day. No alarm clock, no boss, just me. And my husband of course. I must give him credit, since it’s only because of him that I will be able to retire at that age. Don’t worry babe, I’ll take up knitting and sell handmade blankets to all the other old folks in our community. Side income right there. I’ll be your sugar momma.

There is only two ways that I’d stop working any time soon: we win the lottery (highly unlikely), or I lose my job (more likely, but keeping my fingers crossed it’s unlikely). I suppose if I had a baby I could get a few months off as well, but does that really count? Let’s see…screaming baby vs. screaming coworkers? Hmmmm…its a toss up.

While we remain lucky to still have our jobs, we recently had a friend that lost one. Although I still can’t figure out why people say “I lost my job,” since it’s not really lost. It stays exactly where it is, it just typically gets a new inhabitant. I wish jobs were as loyal as Lucy. Lucy would never let someone else take over my job. She is one loyal fat cat.

In order to send a little cheer to our dear friend, we put together this Survival Kit for the Unemployed. Nothing says “Cheer Up” like a box filled with candy and hand-picked gifts. And if that doesn’t cheer you up, then the mini bottle of alcohol better.

Survival Tools

Candy: Lemons/Lemonheads, Root Beer Candy / Root Beer, 100 Grand Candy, Laffy Taffy, Crybabies, Lifesavers, Licorice Bites, Pack of Gum, Peanuts

Brain Busters: Crossword Puzzle, Thesaurus, Notepad, Games, Thank You Cards, Puzzles, Bible

Miscellaneous: Cookie Mix, Alcohol, Champagne (not pictured), Tissues, Packing Tape, Air Freshener

Put everything together in a basket for your friend, and then say a prayer of thanks that you still have your job. While you’re at it, you might as well add an extra bottle of booze. They may need some serious cheer. Besides, you don’t need it. You have a job. Or is that exactly why you do need it?