Cake of Love

I love to bake and cook, especially for special occasions.  I think making something from scratch for the ones you love lets them know how much you care, and it’s a good time to be creative or try something new.  Before you know it, Valentine’s Day will be here and it’s your chance to show some extra love for that special someone.  Why not surprise him or her with a home cooked meal made from the heart?  That’s what I did a few years back and it was so much fun!!

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Beautiful Bamboo

I think roses are as beautiful as the next person, but they are not my favorite type of flower.  There are so many flowers to choose from, it’s a shame to never try something new.  I told my husband when we were first married that I was fine with him never buying me flowers; I could easily use that money for something else.  Occasionally he’s surprised me with some and he always puts a lot of thought into it.  He usually chooses flowers that are in season or ones that look unique in some way.  He knows me well.

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Chocolate Pearl

I’ve never been the type to wear a lot of jewelry, but I do like finding unique pieces that show creativity and beauty.  My wedding ring is very simple and classic and I’ve never found anyone else who has a ring like it.  There are so many more types to choose from these days it’s hard to keep up with them.  For instance, did you know they have chocolate pearls?  I saw them for the first time today.  I really like how they look more down to earth and simple.

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I can just picture it now.  You’re waiting to go out for Valentine’s night and your man shows up with pre-boxed chocolates and a hallmark card.  You drive downtown and wait forever to get into a packed restaurant and enjoy your “romantic” meal with about 100 other people doing the exact same thing.  What’s wrong with this picture?  Maybe the fact that it took absolutely no creativity to plan the night.  Maybe you’re tired of doing the same thing every year, except you wear a different dress and go to a different restaurant.

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Valentine’s Day is fun for adults and children alike.  I have vivid memories of writing out cards for each person in my school classroom, picking out specific ones for specific people.  They usually involved some cheesy saying and came with matching envelopes.  My favorite part was choosing the candy to accompany each card.  Everyone had their bag attached to their desk and we would all make our way around the room dropping off our deposits.

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